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Australian Embassy hosts LGBTQ+ event
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Australian Embassy in Bangkok recently co-hosted a reception to mark the first anniversary of marriage equality in Thailand, reaffirming its support for LGBTQ+ rights.
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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Thailand 'will not annul key MoUs' with Cambodia
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has publicly affirmed that the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU 2000) with Cambodia remains the cornerstone of bilateral boundary demarcation, as pressure builds in parliament and from opposition figures for its revocation.
White House taps O'Neill as next envoy to Thailand
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/07/2025
» The White House has nominated Sean Kotaro O'Neill as the next United States Ambassador to Thailand, replacing Robert F Godec, who has held the post since Oct 7, 2022.
Foreign ministry slams Hun Manet comments
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/07/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on Cambodia to stop interfering in Thailand's domestic affairs.
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.
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.
Foreign Affairs Minister attends Brics meeting in Brazil
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/04/2025
» Thailand will foster more international partnerships and promote Muay Thai as a form of soft power, said Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa after attending a Brics meeting of leading emerging market economies in Brazil.
Bringing hostages home
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/03/2025
» For Pannabha Chandraramya, one of the Bangkok Post's Women of the Year, war can be hell on earth, but it also serves as an opportunity to battle to save lives despite the perilous risks involved.
Anand urges education equality
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/05/2024
» Former prime minister Anand Panyarachun said yesterday that urgent action is needed to address education inequality and restore hope among Thailand’s younger generation.