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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.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 step up engagement with Africa
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/01/2026
» Thailand is intensifying its economic engagement with Africa, identifying the continent as one of its strongest emerging markets amid an evolving global environment, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Thai initiatives 'making good progress'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/12/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is optimistic that the initiatives proposed by Thailand through Asean will be ready for implementation next year, according to Bolbongse Vangphaen, director-general of the Asean Affairs Department.
PM gives Thai envoys policy pep talk
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has called on Thai ambassadors and consuls-general worldwide to adopt a proactive diplomatic strategy to boost the country's economy, navigate global power shifts, and maintain peace in the region.
Embassies mark Anzac Day
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/04/2024
» The Australian and New Zealand embassies in Thailand yesterday jointly hosted an Anzac Day commemorative service at Hellfire Pass, part of the Thai-Burma railway in Kanchanaburi province.
Kingdom promotes ties with the Philippines
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/01/2024
» Thailand and the Philippines said a series of high-level visits, business-to-business cooperation, cultural performances and community events will take place in the coming months as both countries celebrate 75 years of formal bilateral relations.
Anti-Tatmadaw protests in Bangkok
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/02/2023
» Myanmar protesters are calling on the Thai government to support them and the National Unity Government (NUG) of Myanmar in restoring true democracy and overthrowing the Tatmadaw.
All the world's a stage
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/12/2022
» Global issues such as the Russian-Ukraine war affected countries around the world, and Thailand, as the host of the Apec summit, was no exception.
Ex-PM Abhisit questions kingdom's neutral stance
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/11/2022
» Ex-prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday voiced his concern over the government's "conservative" foreign policy approach, saying Thailand should instead use its strengths to play a greater role in solving global issues.
Pupils 'need lessons in leadership'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/10/2022
» Schools need to put more emphasis on teaching students leadership and other skills, prominent Thai academics said at an international symposium in Bangkok.