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Decriminalising sex work needs clarity
Oped, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/02/2026
» The world's oldest profession has always been a taboo subject in Thai society, even in our politics so it was encouraging to see at least five political parties -- the Pheu Thai Party, the People's Party, the Movement Party, the Thai Sang Thai Party, and the Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Pandemic not yet over: WHO
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/01/2022
» The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging unvaccinated people not to hesitate to get inoculated against Covid-19, noting the pandemic is not over yet.
A chance to rebalance priorities
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/01/2022
» In order to be able to use its position as the host of this year's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit to draw more foreign investment into the country, the government must first overcome a series of internal and external challenges, which range from the ongoing pandemic, the continued political crisis and the unrest in Myanmar, observers say.
Lockdown ease raises doubts
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/09/2021
» Employees, shop owners and customers at Seacon Square shopping mall on Srinakarin Road in Prawet district are running hot and cold over the government's decision to ease business lockdown measures from Wednesday, allowing so-called "high-risk businesses" to reopen.