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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.
Govt asks US to clarify visa suspension
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/01/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally asked the United States to clarify its decision to suspend the processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, including Thailand.
No US visa blow for Thai students
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/06/2025
» None of the US visa interviews for Thai students have been affected by the recent halt to foreign student visas, according to the United States Embassy in Thailand.
‘No decision yet’ on cutting Thai visa-free period
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/03/2025
» A decision has yet to be made on whether to reduce the visa-free period for foreign tourists in Thailand from 60 days to 30 days, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Surge in unruly Israeli tourists causes alarm in northern Thailand's Pai
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/02/2025
» The increasing number of Israeli tourists in Mae Hong Son's Pai district is causing concern among local residents, especially in light of a string of recent incidents involving Israeli nationals in the past couple of weeks.
Govt to give nation's athletes a helping hand
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/02/2024
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is to launch a one-stop service centre to help facilitate Thai athletes competing abroad.
EEC Phase 2 courts foreign investors
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/07/2023
» The Office of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is inviting foreign investors to get involved in Phase 2 of the project and promising them more attractive incentives, says Chula Sukmanop, the office’s secretary-general.
Thai students flock back to China after reopening
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/10/2022
» More than 670 Thais have returned to China to continue their studies after their education was suspended for over two years due to Covid-19, according to the Thai-Chinese Students Association (TCSA).
When Covid lock-outs damage education
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/09/2021
» Thousands of Thai students have urged both the Thai and the Chinese governments to help them return to class, two years after China shut the border against the Covid-19 pandemic.