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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Long struggle ahead for LGBTQ+ rights
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/07/2025
» Thailand enacted the Marriage Equality Bill on Jan 23 this year, making it the third country in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal to recognise same-sex marriage.
Thai rights groups seek clarity on ‘hate crimes’
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/05/2025
» Thai rights groups petitioned parliament on Thursday, demanding action against hate crimes and accountability from the Chinese embassy regarding the recent murder of a transgender sex worker in Pattaya by a Chinese national.
Swedish Queen urges global effort to end child sexual abuse
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/05/2024
» Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden has told a summit in Bangkok that communities need to openly address the issue of child sexual abuse in order to best combat it.
Treat migrant workers better: Sihasak
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/01/2024
» Lawmakers and the public need to have a better understanding of illegal migration to solve the problem at its roots, said Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
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.
Day of Love gesture fails to lift spirits
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/02/2022
» Bangkok's Bang Khun Thian district celebrates Valentine's Day on Monday by handing special certificates to LGBTQ+ couples recognising their relationship. However, the move is being decried as "ineffective" by activists for not being legally binding.
Same-sex marriage ruling stalls
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/09/2021
» The Constitutional Court has postponed its ruling in a landmark LGBT marriage equality case from Tuesday to Dec 14.