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Slot machine claim spurs probe order
News, Published on 11/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has told the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) to investigate a remark made in a Line group chat by a Phasi Charoen police superintendent against his superior, who allegedly ordered him to let a gambling ring set up slot machines in his jurisdiction.
Betting on the future
Business, Published on 08/04/2024
» Casino legalisation resurfaced as a political issue last month after the House of Representatives supported a study by a panel of lawmakers to allow casinos as part of large entertainment complexes, eager to gain estimated revenue of 440 billion baht per year.
Slot Machine begins world tour in Bangkok
Life, Published on 18/01/2024
» Slot Machine will kick off its "Exit To Enter World Tour 2024" with a grand concert, at UOB Live, 6th floor of Emsphere, Sukhumvit Road, on Feb 16.
Illegal casino covered two leased hotel floors
Published on 30/11/2023
» Police arrested 49 people, including 26 Chinese nationals, and seized about 3.5 million baht in cash at an illegal casino operating on two floors at a hotel in Nonthaburi province early Wednesday morning.
Illegal casino covered two leased hotel floors
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/11/2023
» Police arrested 49 people, including 26 Chinese nationals, and seized about 3.5 million baht in cash at an illegal casino operating on two floors at a hotel in Nonthaburi province early Wednesday morning.
Gambling addiction fuelled by poverty
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/08/2023
» Social workers say gambling addiction among blue-collar workers is fuelled by social and welfare issues, not by an individual's passion as many might have thought. NGOs and government agencies are working together to provide rehabilitation.
Rethink how we tackle gambling
News, Editorial, Published on 21/05/2023
» Addiction to gambling -- a quiet, subtle affliction -- has long been a festering issue in Thailand. In pursuit of a quick fortune, many end up trapped in the vicious grip of gambling. Despite strict laws, gambling remains a rampant problem affecting multiple facets of society.
Fox News provocateur Tucker Carlson exits in shock move
AFP, Published on 25/04/2023
» NEW YORK - Conservative firebrand Tucker Carlson, host of Fox News' most popular show, has abruptly left the network, it was announced Monday, days after the outlet paid a huge settlement to end a defamation case.
More than 'a handful'
Oped, Postbag, Published on 31/12/2022
» Re: "Atthaya the toast of Thai athletes" (BP, Dec 27).
Can't wait for the encore
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/12/2022
» In 2022 the entertainment industries inched closer to pre-pandemic levels. It has also been quite an eventful year for live music, especially in Thailand, where concerts, festivals and parades of amazing international acts were marching back to the country. As the New Year is here, let's take a look back at some of the highs and lows of music happenings in the world this year, and see what are some of the interesting shows we should look forward to in 2023.