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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.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.
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.
Unesco urges re-zoning of park
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/09/2023
» Unesco's World Heritage Committee has asked Thailand to follow the World Heritage Convention to re-section Thap Lan National Park to prevent its adjacent national park, Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, from being listed as a World Heritage in Danger.
Govt urged to boost women MPs
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/03/2023
» The government should help increase the number of women in parliament to promote gender equality, a forum was told recently.