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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Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.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.
Foreign Ministry confirms recovery of Thai hostage's remains
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has confirmed the recovery of another deceased Thai national from Gaza, one of the last two Thai citizens whose remains had yet to be found following the Hamas attacks on Oct 7, 2023.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms recovery of Thai hostage's body
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/10/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has confirmed the recovery of another deceased Thai national from Gaza, one of the last two Thai citizens whose remains had yet to be found following the Hamas attacks on Oct 7, 2023.
Thai rights groups seek clarity on ‘hate crimes’
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/05/2025
» Thai rights groups petitioned parliament on Thursday, demanding action against hate crimes and accountability from the Chinese embassy regarding the recent murder of a transgender sex worker in Pattaya by a Chinese national.
Thai worker’s body being brought back from Israel
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/10/2024
» The government will repatriate the body of a Thai worker who was killed last week in Israel on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Widow of Hamas massacre victim appeals for help
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/05/2024
» A widow who lost her husband in the Hamas massacre of Oct 7 in Israel says she is waiting for more financial assistance from the Thai government.
Thai workers 'always welcome' in Israel
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/11/2023
» Israel has assured the government that all Thai workers who chose to leave the country due to the conflict with Hamas will be able to return once the war ends.
Allies sought for hostage talks
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/11/2023
» Qatar, Egypt and Iran have pledged to help negotiate with Hamas to secure the release of the Thai hostages it is holding, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara said.
Help was given to blind ex-embassy worker: ministry
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/07/2023
» The Foreign Affairs Ministry has countered a former embassy worker's claim she was made blind during her employment and left without adequate assistance.