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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
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".
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.
European trade lobby issues paper
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/05/2025
» The European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC) Thailand has launched its 2025 European Business Position Paper, "Elevating Thailand's Competitiveness: Driving Economic Transformation and Regulatory Reforms".
US funding cuts for Aids-HIV fight
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/04/2025
» Thailand's success in battling the HIV/Aids epidemic has been due, in part, to two major sources of funding from the United States: the US President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
New S Korea tourism office
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/03/2025
» South Korea has opened its first provincial tourism office in Thailand to boost bilateral tourism.
Bimstec to help map out future
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/02/2025
» Thailand will host the sixth meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) in Bangkok on April 2-4, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Emergency preparedness 'key' to disaster survival
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/12/2024
» Ever since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami completely levelled Rajaprajanugroh 35 School in Phangnga's Takua Pa district, students and teachers at the school have been preparing themselves for future disasters.
Thai Airways to restart flights to Brussels
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/11/2024
» Direct flights on Thai Airways International between Thailand and Belgium are set to resume on Dec 1, after four years of suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Educators emphasise equity
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/09/2024
» Thailand's Permanent Secretary for Education Suthep Kaengsanthia has urged educators in the Asia-Pacific to show their commitment to transform education to ensure equitable access to quality education for every learner in the region.