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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Minister's 'stress' theory misses the point
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/02/2026
» Malaysia's Minister for Religious Affairs, Datuk Zulkifli Hasan, has grabbed global media headlines with his remarks on the LGBTQ+ community. The minister was quoted as saying the sexual orientation of LGBTQ+ individuals is caused by a lifestyle of excessive work-related stress, social pressure, sexual experiences and insufficient religious observance.
Apcom Hero Awards returns to celebrate marriage equality
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/10/2025
» The Apcom Hero Awards this year honours LGBTI advocates and celebrates Thailand's milestone in passing the Marriage Equality bill.
Make use of free trade agreement, Chile urges
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/09/2025
» Thailand and Chile must make fuller use of their free trade agreement (FTA) to maximise bilateral trade and investment, said Ignacio Fernandez Ruiz, general director of ProChile, the Chilean government's export promotion agency.
Blood campaigner crowned as first Mr Gay Universe Thailand
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/07/2025
» Bangkok Rainbow and its allies last week hosted the grand final of Mr Gay Universe Thailand 2025 at CDC Crystal Hall for a chance to compete in the Mr Gay Universe grand final in India in November. This year, Panupong Pimprasit, a creative director, acting coach and musical actor, was crowned the first Mr Gay Universe Thailand.
Srettha: Protecting rights is a year-round challenge
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/06/2025
» Thailand needs to keep supporting the spirit behind Pride Month to ensure LGBTQ+ rights are protected and people are treated equally, said former prime minister Srettha Thavisin.
Same-sex TV show stars to visit Latino market
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/01/2025
» Thailand aims to promote Boy's Love-Girl's Love (BL-GL) content in Latin America to foster closer ties.
Rehab policy 'may not suit all users', psychologist says
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/01/2025
» The recent police raid on an exclusive gay party on Dec 8 in Watthana district of Bangkok, in which more than half of the 124 party-goers tested positive for drugs and were sent to rehab, has raised wider questions about privacy and the drug policy.
UN launches chemical sex health toolkit
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/11/2024
» Two United Nations (UN) agencies launched a chemical sex health toolkit on Thursday during a two-day symposium held in Bangkok.
Unlocking Girls' Love
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/10/2024
» While the Boys' Love genre has grown in popularity, received support and become an important driver for Thai economic growth, Girls' Love (GL) still lacks support to realise its full potential and create awareness about the diversity of love.