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China, Taiwan welcome new Thai government
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/02/2026
» China and Taiwan say they are looking forward to working with the new Thai government following the general election.
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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Sex workers get pre-election boost
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/02/2026
» Political parties have voiced support for Thai sex workers ahead of the Feb 8 poll, vowing more protection and dignity under the law in a country where prostitution remains a crime.
Movement Party pushes practicality
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/01/2026
» Kannavee Suebsang, the former secretary-general of the Fair Party, has returned to politics as the leader of the newly-formed Movement Party (Phonlawat Party), presenting himself as a practitioner rather than a career politician and pledging to build a comprehensive safety net while protecting the rights of all Thais.
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.
Plans 'in place' to help Thais in Iran
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/01/2026
» Contingency plans have been put in place to evacuate Thais from Iran if the current political unrest there escalates, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Monday.
Sihasak cautions on Cambodia JBC push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/12/2025
» No clear timeline has been set for convening a meeting of the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) with Cambodia, as sought by Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen, said Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Kingdom seeks China backing
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/12/2025
» Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has called on China to play a constructive role in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that Beijing should signal clearly that renewed tensions must be avoided.
Half-century of Thai-UAE diplomatic relations
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/12/2025
» As Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, the Gulf state's ambassador to Thailand, Obaid Saeed Obaid Bintaresh Aldhaheri, reaffirmed the steady expansion of bilateral cooperation, noting that both nations have made "remarkable progress across all fields" since establishing formal ties.
The Nongng files
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/10/2025
» While parodies and jokes serve as tools for entertainment, the online community "Nongng" uses memes and dark comedy to convey social phenomenon and concerns. And now, their unique humour has become an art form that allows audiences to explore and adapt jokes to their life.