Future of Thai Sex Workers Relies on Election

Thailand’s sex workers are optimistic that a new government after the May 14th election will pass legislation that helps to decriminalize the country’s thriving sex industry, which provides livelihoods to an estimated 300,000 people, unofficially. Future of Law on Protection of Sex Workers Lies with Next Government, Thai Activists Say Officially, the Thai Government has […]

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No Suspected Sex Workers Found During Pattaya Tourist Police’s Inspection, According to Police

Pattaya Tourist Police were satisfied after finding no illegal prostitutes during yesterday’s tour around risky spots. The inspection, which aimed to stifle illegal prostitution and came after complaints from concerned citizens claiming prostitutes were operating in Pattaya, took place at midnight on January 14th and was led by Pol. Lt. Col. Pichaya Kheawpluang. The police […]

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Thailand’s nightlife venues to reopen on January 16, subject to assessment

Pubs, bars and karaoke bars in Thailand’s COVID-19 restricted zones and “sandbox” provinces may be allowed to reopen from January 16th, on the condition that they meet the required criteria and pass assessments by relevant authorities, according to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). The Public Health and Interior ministries, as well as the […]

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Thai Nightlife Workers Seek Aid

BANGKOK, June 29 (TNA) – Nightlife workers rallied with high heels and bikinis at Government House to seek financial assistance as their workplaces were closed amid COVID-19 impacts. Representatives of Empower Foundation and nightlife workers gathered there to demand 5,000-baht monthly handouts from the government because their workplaces including entertainment venues, massage parlors, bars and […]

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