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Japan backs drive against Mekong scammer gangs
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/02/2026
» Japan has pledged 516 million yen (124 million baht) to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to strengthen cross-border cooperation against transnational organised crime in the Mekong region.
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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Govt asks US to clarify visa suspension
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/01/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally asked the United States to clarify its decision to suspend the processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, including Thailand.
Global pact targets cybercrime groups
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/12/2025
» About 60 countries have agreed to elevate the fight against online scams to a top policy priority, pledging stronger domestic legislation and closer cross-border cooperation to counter rapidly expanding cyber fraud networks.
New global effort to fight scams
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/12/2025
» A global cooperation effort to combat online scams was formally launched in Bangkok as representatives from 58 countries gathered for a landmark conference to confront the rapidly expanding threat of transnational crime.
City to host summit on transnational online scams
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/11/2025
» Thailand will host the International Conference on Global Partnership against Online Scams on Dec 17–18, officials confirmed at a diplomatic briefing held on Monday at the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Thai govt seeks to host online crime meet
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/10/2025
» Thailand has proposed hosting an international conference to tighten cooperation in tackling cybercrime and online scams, with a view to enhancing regional collaboration and law enforcement efforts, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
Thailand to lead scam crackdown
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/10/2025
» Thailand will explain how it intends to take a leading role in combatting transnational scam networks during the 47th Asean Summit, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said.
Anutin arrives in Laos on first trip as PM
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his Laotian counterpart pledged to intensify efforts against cross-border crime and promote trade during talks in Vientiane on Thursday, during the Thai premier’s first official international trip.
Funding dries up but Aids battle rages on
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/08/2025
» Kigali, Rwanda: The International Aids Society (IAS) Conference 2025 (IAS2025), held recently, in Kigali, Rwanda, provided a platform for Thai civil groups to reflect on how the US president's funding freeze will affect their work and the lives of those they are trying to save.