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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.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.
Foreign Ministry heralds Colours of Africa event
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 06/09/2025
» The fifth edition of the Colours of Africa event will take place on Monday and Tuesday at CentralWorld in Bangkok, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said.
Complaint with UN filed
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/08/2025
» Thailand has taken Cambodia's "violation of international law" to the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Foreign Affairs Ministry says.
Trans people in Thailand 'still lack protection'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/05/2025
» Following the brutal killing of a Thai transgender woman by a Chinese national in Pattaya last week, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups across Thailand are calling for urgent legal reforms to protect transgender individuals from hate crimes.
UN envoy urges soil, water action
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/12/2024
» The United Nations Special Envoy on Water has said constructive action to ensure sustainable soil and water management should be a high political priority for all member states.
Pride event to span over five days
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/05/2024
» The government, along with the private and civil sector, will host a five-day Pride event in Bangkok to show Thailand's readiness to be Asia's "rainbow" capital.
UK's envoy on mission to promote diversity
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/04/2024
» British ambassador to Thailand, Mark Gooding, has expressed delight after the Thai parliament recently passed a same-sex marriage bill, saying there's room for the United Kingdom and Thailand to work together to support gender equality.
Condom use drops among teenagers
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/12/2023
» Teenagers are at risk of being infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) due to the widespread prevalence of unprotected sex, says the Aids Health Care Foundation (AHF) Thailand.
Five more Thai workers confirmed dead
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/11/2023
» Five more Thais working in Israel have been confirmed dead, raising the total number of fatalities to 39, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).