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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
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.
Gripen jet deal a 'boost for military'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand's procurement of Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets will not only strengthen the country's defence capabilities but also serve as a catalyst for the development of its own defence industry, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said.
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.
Cabinet to review bill on equality
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/02/2025
» The government's version of the Anti-Discrimination Bill is expected to reach the cabinet for approval by April, said the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection.
Prejudice sees dreams illegally shattered
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/12/2024
» There was a young man, the son of a police officer who died on duty during the southern insurgency. He decided to follow in his Dad's footsteps and serve the country, so he applied for the job and passed the exam.
Paetongtarn on crusade to combat hate speech
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/03/2024
» Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra says she is concerned by the rising levels of hate speech in society and vicious political infighting — issues she intends to confront head-on for a more peaceful and prosperous nation.
Soft power committee announces changes to censorship rules
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/01/2024
» The National Soft Power Strategy Committee has announced changes in censorship rules for Thai movies, saying such curbs limit creativity and are no longer relevant to Thailand's social reality.
MFP, Pheu Thai pitch to LGBTQ+
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 06/03/2023
» Legal revisions are required after the next election to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ and other minorities, opposition parties said.
'Personal reasons' prompt Sitala to leave H1-KEY
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/05/2022
» Sitala Wongkrachang, a daughter of late actor and director-turned-activist Saranyu Wongkrachang, has left her Korean girl group, citing personal reasons, says the South Korean label GLG.