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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.
Carabao Group takes dim view of alcohol control bill
Business, Published on 20/03/2024
» Carabao Group views the new alcohol control bill, which features more stringent regulations for ads, as potentially hampering new players in the alcoholic beverage market.
Operators want government to ease rule on alcohol sales
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/02/2024
» The extension to the opening hours of entertainment venues and the liquor tax incentive has made less of a positive impact on tourism than expected, while operators urged the government to consider cancelling the limited hours available for the sale of alcoholic drinks.
Pot law won't blunt arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/01/2024
» Tourism operators say the new cannabis and hemp draft law prohibiting recreational use could lead to dispensaries closing down, but it wouldn't affect the overall tourism industry as hemp is not a major draw for foreign tourists.
The night is full of promise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/08/2023
» When it is too early to sleep, visitors have plenty of choices in Thailand other than heading back to the hotel.