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BMA wins UN gender equality award
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/04/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has received a UNDP Gender Equality Seal Gold award, becoming the first government organisation in the Asia-Pacific region to receive the recognition.
Thailand, Australia boost pharma ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/03/2026
» Thailand and Australia have strengthened cooperation on regional health security through a jointly funded biopharmaceutical initiative combining investment, technical exchange and institutional partnerships.
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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
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.
Movement Party pushes practicality
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/01/2026
» Kannavee Suebsang, the former secretary-general of the Fair Party, has returned to politics as the leader of the newly-formed Movement Party (Phonlawat Party), presenting himself as a practitioner rather than a career politician and pledging to build a comprehensive safety net while protecting the rights of all Thais.
Bhutan King Jigme receives Chula honorary doctorate
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/12/2025
» His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, honoured for his dedication to the well-being of his people, expressed deep gratitude towards Thailand after receiving an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy Degree from Chulalongkorn University, saying the kingdom remains strong because it knows "when to bend and when to stand firm".
Thailand, Singapore fete 60 years of bilateral ties on island state's birthday
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/10/2025
» Singapore and Thailand praised the strength of their partnership while feting the 60th anniversary of the island state's independence as well as the 60th year of bilateral ties.
Tributes for Queen Mother pour in
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/10/2025
» World leaders, foreign embassies, and international organisations have extended heartfelt condolences over the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, honouring her lifelong dedication to people, cultural preservation, and social welfare.
Community to push 'wellbeing charter'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/10/2025
» Thailand's LGBTQ community looks towards implementation of the "Trans Wellbeing Charter" as soon as next March, saying it would be the first legislation in Thailand that is dedicated to addressing transgenders' wellbeing including their rights and their places in society and the economy.
Apcom Foundation warns over UNAIDS shut-down
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 13/10/2025
» The sunset of UNAIDS would endanger the lives of those at risk of HIV infection and those living with the virus across the Asia-Pacific region, the Apcom Foundation has warned.