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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
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.
Thailand, NZ formalise partnership
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/11/2025
» Thailand and New Zealand have signed a five‑year Joint Plan of Action (JPOA), laying the groundwork to elevate their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership in 2026, according to Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
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).
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.
Thais part of Asean peace talk team
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/07/2025
» Thai officials will be part of an Asean delegation discussing peace with Myanmar's junta government in the capital, Nay Pyi Taw, next month, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said on Wednesday.
Srettha: Pride events show equality not here yet
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/06/2025
» With Thailand having taken a historic step to legalise same-sex marriages, former prime minister Srettha Thavisin says the country must now look beyond symbolic celebrations and commit to a deeper, more enduring form of inclusion.
Thailand eyes OECD membership by 2030
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/05/2025
» Thailand aims to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by 2030, which would help align the country's policy frameworks with international standards, boost investment, and amplify its voice on global economic platforms.
Envoys mark 75 years of Thai-Indonesian relations
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/05/2025
» As Thailand and Indonesia mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, diplomats say Myanmar and transnational crimes are the top agendas for both countries to work together towards a shared goal of regional peace and stability.
Unesco registers 3 Thai ‘Memory of the World’ items
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/04/2025
» Three Thai documentary heritage items have been inscribed on Unesco’s Memory of the World Register, as part of a new group of 74 entries from around the world announced earlier this year.