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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Thais in Iran are all safe, envoy says
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Iranian ambassador to Thailand says Thai citizens in Iran remain safe and protected despite ongoing unrest in the country.
Chile sets sights on broader ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/08/2025
» Chile is setting its sights on expanding bilateral trade and investment cooperation with Thailand as well as the wider Asean region, as the two countries mark the 10th anniversary of their Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
UK-Thai ties at a ‘pivotal moment’
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/03/2025
» The United Kingdom-Thailand trade relationship stands at a pivotal moment, as the nations celebrate the 170th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year.
Israel lends a hand to renovate school
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 13/02/2025
» Nakhon Pathom: A renovation project at Ban Don Thong School (Ong Pittayakarn) in tambon Klong Mai of Sam Phran district in this Central Plains province is complete, largely thanks to the Israeli Embassy to Thailand.
MFA leads initiative on digital trade
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/01/2025
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is aiming to define a Thai-led Asean initiative on the digital economy this year so the bloc can advance a framework that boosts trade and transactions in the region, says a senior Thai official.
Marriage equality bill poised for final push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/06/2024
» The Marriage Equality Bill is expected to pass the final round of Senate voting this month. The bill, which may take effect by the end of this year, will make Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to support gender equality.
Foreign minister calls for EU support on Myanmar crisis
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/02/2024
» Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has asked the European Union (EU) for support in dealing with the Myanmar crisis.
US economist weighs in on globalisation
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/01/2024
» Globalisation may have been viewed as a powerful force for worldwide economic growth. However, according to Eric S Maskin, Adams University Professor at Harvard's Department of Economics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, its evolvement has also brought several economic challenges, especially a rise in income inequality and market failures due to carbon emissions.
Japanese firms upbeat on Thailand, Asean
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/10/2023
» Japanese businessmen remain confident about their investments in Thailand and are keen to stay here, particularly in businesses related to automobile manufacturing, according to Hideyuki Tanaka, Chair of the Subcommittee on Asean Economic Relations, Keidanren (Japan Federation of Economic Organisations).