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Parit slams govt's casino push
Post Reporters, Published on 07/06/2025
» Opposition MP Parit Wacharasindhu says the government's push to legalise casinos is deeply flawed, citing unclear economic gains, weak safeguards against social harm, and a lack of transparency.
No bail for former adviser, son
News, Published on 07/06/2025
» Nathaporn Toprayoon, a former adviser to the Ombudsman, and his son Rattisith have been formally indicted and denied bail on charges linked to the high-profile Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative (KCUC) fraud scandal.
Ex-PM Abhisit slams casino bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/06/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has issued a strong rebuke of the government’s plan to establish integrated entertainment complexes with a casino, warning they will not solve illegal gambling and may damage Thailand’s tourism image.
Three Taiwanese scam suspects held at airport
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/06/2025
» Three Taiwanese men were arrested on arrival at Suvarnabhumi airport after Thai customs officers found bank account data on mobile phones they were smuggling linked to scam cases in Thailand.
Chinese accused of laundering B1.5 billion arrested in Thailand
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/06/2025
» A Chinese suspect wanted on an Interpol Red Notice has been arrested in the northern province of Lamphun on charges of money laundering, with losses estimated at 339 million yuan, or 1.5 billion baht, in China.
Fugitive monk surrenders in temple fund case after 7 years on run
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/06/2025
» A fugitive former assistant abbot of Wat Samphanthawong in Bangkok has returned from Germany and surrendered in connection with a temple fund embezzlement case, seven years after fleeing Thailand.
Thailand touts 0.8% growth boost from casino complex
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2025
» The government says an entertainment complex featuring a casino will still be an economic growth engine with the Finance Ministry projecting it will drive a 0.8% increase in GDP.
The essence of Thailand in one phrase
Oped, Published on 05/06/2025
» The glossy brochures tell you it's "The Land of Smiles" or maybe it's just "amazing". Slightly more sophisticated takes suggest the essence of Thailand can be found in its unique expressions of showing consideration to others in the context of a hierarchy.
Thailand stresses safeguards in casino pitch
Published on 04/06/2025
» Thailand plans to record and monitor financial transactions of visitors to casinos to deter money laundering, officials said on Wednesday, as the government sought to win over opponents of a bill to legalise gambling venues as part of new integrated resorts.
MoU to help curb use of nominees
Post Reporters, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce and the Department of Lands have signed an MoU to improve scrutiny of six business sectors in which Thai nominees are often used to bypass foreign ownership laws, deputy government spokesman Karom Polpornklang said.