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Thailand courts Portugal for EU trade deal, OECD membership
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/02/2026
» Thailand has formally sought Portugal’s support in accelerating negotiations on the European Union–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and advancing its bid to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by 2030.
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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
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.
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.
Minister touts economic, security integration push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/07/2024
» Thailand wants Asean to improve integration efforts by adopting a common digital economy system, supporting sustainable development and ensuring security in the region through existing mechanisms.