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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Japan holds seminar on fake goods
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/02/2025
» Japan is helping Thailand distinguish counterfeit goods from genuine Japanese products and has provided Thai officials with a handbook of product identification.
'Multidimensional poverty' a worry despite progress
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/11/2024
» While Thailand has managed to cut the number of people living in poverty by half in just seven years, many Thais still live with substandard living conditions-- lacking access to adequate healthcare, education, and sanitation -- especially those living in rural areas, according to the 2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI).
Thai delegate wins big at Mr Gay World
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/08/2024
» Poosit Changkaewmanee, winner of Mr Gay World Thailand 2024, was recently crowned the second runner-up at Mr Gay World 2024. Now in its 16th edition, the event was held last week at the Alnwick Garden in the United Kingdom.
Thai-Korean ties: Building on solid foundations
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/02/2024
» Despite the recent outrage surrounding the mistreatment of Thai travellers by South Korean immigration officials, the country remains committed to strengthening bilateral ties so both countries can move forward together, assured the new South Korean ambassador to Thailand, Park Yong Min.
Asean endorses Thai initiative for Myanmar
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/01/2024
» Luang Prabang: Asean and Myanmar have welcomed Thailand's initiative to create a safe zone to provide humanitarian assistance as part of efforts to help solve the Myanmar crisis.
Experts warn against quick fixes for air pollution
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/01/2024
» Experts concluded during the week that air pollution in Thailand needs to be addressed as a structural problem rather than a sporadic one. And institutional reform that focuses on citizen-led solutions is crucial.
Embed sustainability in policies, govt told
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/10/2023
» The government should embed sustainability in all aspects of its policies to achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a forum told.
Embed sustainability in policies, govt told
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/10/2023
» The government should embed sustainability in all aspects of its policies to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a forum told.
'Lack of virus understanding' in far South
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/08/2021
» A widespread lack of understanding of the Covid-19 pandemic in the far South has caused concern among disease experts.