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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Court ruling sets off blood screening row
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/10/2025
» LGBTQ+ advocates have urged the Thai Red Cross's National Blood Centre to revise its blood donation application form following an Administrative Court ruling which upheld the ban on LGBTQ+ blood donations as non-discriminatory for public safety.
Apcom Hero Awards returns to celebrate marriage equality
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/10/2025
» The Apcom Hero Awards this year honours LGBTI advocates and celebrates Thailand's milestone in passing the Marriage Equality bill.
Blood donor ban upheld
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Central Administrative Court has ruled that the Thai Red Cross Society's refusal to accept blood donations from transgender women who were assigned male at birth is not discriminatory, citing the need to protect the safety of recipients.
Maris raises landmine concerns with Red Cross
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/08/2025
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said Thailand is concerned over Cambodia's repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement and the continued use of anti-personnel landmines along the border, during talks with Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
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.
Blood campaigner crowned as first Mr Gay Universe Thailand
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/07/2025
» Bangkok Rainbow and its allies last week hosted the grand final of Mr Gay Universe Thailand 2025 at CDC Crystal Hall for a chance to compete in the Mr Gay Universe grand final in India in November. This year, Panupong Pimprasit, a creative director, acting coach and musical actor, was crowned the first Mr Gay Universe Thailand.
Cambodia 'spurred on by indecision'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/06/2025
» Cambodia has seized on Thailand's weakened security posture to roll out an aggressive three-pronged border strategy, putting the Thai defence establishment under growing strain, an international relations expert says.
Foreign Affairs Minister attends Brics meeting in Brazil
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/04/2025
» Thailand will foster more international partnerships and promote Muay Thai as a form of soft power, said Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa after attending a Brics meeting of leading emerging market economies in Brazil.
Majesties set to pay state visit
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/04/2025
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana will pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan from April 25 to 28, the first official overseas state visit of His Majesty the King's reign.