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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Thailand, Singapore fete 60 years of bilateral ties on island state's birthday
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/10/2025
» Singapore and Thailand praised the strength of their partnership while feting the 60th anniversary of the island state's independence as well as the 60th year of bilateral ties.
Cannabis at crossroads
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Cannabis advocates in Thailand are calling on the new government to deliver legislation that protects users, businesses, non-users and minors, following concerns that recent regulatory changes have created monopolistic industry conditions.
Transgender lawyers blast council snub
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/07/2025
» A group of transgender lawyers has criticised the Lawyers Council of Thailand for failing to accept a petition asking for its dress code regulations to be more inclusive of gender identity.
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.
Thai Foreign Minister eyes December as Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development entry step
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/06/2025
» Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said Thailand is set to submit its Initial Memorandum this December, marking a key step towards joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Bilateral ties with Singapore bear fruit in 'Baby Hero' film
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/04/2025
» Singapore and Thailand are celebrating the 60th anniversary of their bilateral relationship through the first Singaporean-Thai co-produced film, Baby Hero.
Invest in technology or fall behind, warn experts
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/03/2025
» Experts say Thailand needs better policies and more investment in science and innovation to keep pace with technology-intensive globalisation driven by the United States and China.
Ministry rule paves way for gender-agnostic marriages
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/01/2025
» The Ministry of Interior's new regulation on family registration was announced in the Royal Gazette on Monday to align with the equal marriage bill that will take effect on Thursday.
Thai foreign minister visiting South Australia
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 11/12/2024
» Bilateral cooperation has been highlighted in the fields of agricultural technology, alternative energy and education during a visit by Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa to Adelaide, the capital of South Australia.