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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.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.
UN role can spur rights push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/05/2025
» Despite recent progress on LGBTQ+ rights, Thailand continues to grapple with persistent human rights violations and must leverage its new role on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) better to address these issues.
New minister lays out foreign policy
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/06/2024
» Maris Sangiampongsa, the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, has emphasised Thailand's role in ensuring peaceful dialogue to help solve the conflict in Myanmar.
South Africa, Thailand forge ahead together
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/05/2024
» Bilateral relationships between Thailand and South Africa have yielded good outcomes, especially in the agricultural sector, according to South Africa's Ambassador to Thailand Darkey Africa.
House urged to act on anti-torture law
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/02/2022
» Human rights defenders, legislators and academics have called for the House of Representatives to quickly pass the draft of the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act.