Reform or Regulation? The 2026 Election and the Future of Sex Work in Thailand

In this episode, Pear from Siam Legal reviews the significant political attention surrounding the decriminalization of sex work just days before the February 8, 2026, election. She explains the legal shift that occurred in October 2023 (when sex work was reclassified from a criminal to a regulatory offense) and highlights the ongoing lack of labor rights and social security for workers. Pear analyzes the different solutions proposed by political parties (including the Entertainment Places Act and ILO Recommendation 204) to move this multi-billion baht industry out of the "grey zone." This expert session provides a clear look at how the upcoming election results could fundamentally change Thailand’s social and legal landscape. Related Topics: https://siam-legal.com/travel-to-thailand/fines-and-penalties-for-soliciting-prostitution-in-thailand/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIAM LEGAL INTERNATIONAL (Bangkok Office) 18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: TH: +66 2254 8900 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.siam-legal.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us across platforms: 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/ 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/ 👉X: https://x.com/SiamLegal 👉TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/ 👉YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal