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Government moves forward with casino complex plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/09/2024
» The government will proceed with plans for a mega entertainment complex in Thailand that would include casinos, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Thursday.
Pheu Thai Party moves forward without Gen Prawit
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/09/2024
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) under the leadership of Gen Prawit Wongsuwon is poised to become a formidable opposition force after being dropped from the Pheu Thai-led government, according to political pundits.
Pheu Thai aims to woo casino critics
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/08/2024
» The governing Pheu Thai Party is convinced it can persuade the second-largest coalition partner, Bhumjaithai, to drop its opposition to legalising casinos.
Coalition party joins critics of casino bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/08/2024
» Members of both the coalition Bhumjaithai and opposition Democrat parties have spoken out against the government's entertainment complex bill, saying that the benefits will not outweigh the negative impacts.
Move Forward ‘porn bill’ fails its first reading
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/08/2024
» A bill sponsored by the Move Forward Party to legalise the adult entertainment industry and its products, including pornographic materials and sex toys, failed to clear its first reading in the House on Wednesday.
Foreign buyers show interest in Thai films at Cannes
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/05/2024
» CANNES, France: Thai films being showcased at the 77th Cannes Film Festival are attracting attention from prospective international buyers, a development that promises a brighter outlook for both the Thai film and tourism industries, the government says.
Move Forward takes govt to task in debate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/04/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) on Wednesday took the government to task over the changes made to the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout scheme, saying there was no clarity about the funding source that has already been changed five times.
Casino proposal due for cabinet review 'in weeks'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2024
» The cabinet will review a proposal to legalise casinos and allow them to be part of a new type of entertainment complex within two weeks, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Tuesday.
Govt needs a backup plan: Pita
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/12/2023
» Pita Limjaroenrat, advisory chairman of Move Forward Party (MFP), suggested the government develop another plan to stimulate the economy if the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout scheme cannot be implemented.
Songkran set to 'go global'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/12/2023
» Thailand will transform Songkran into a month-long global water festival next year to boost its "soft power" and attract international tourists.