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Thailand reconsiders legalising casinos, up to now a losing bet
Reuters, Published on 16/03/2024
» The government is again considering legalising casinos to draw investment and tourism, a study submitted to the House of Representative on Friday showed, but such proposals have been losing bets in the past because of public disapproval.
Muay Thai fever grips Isan boys as doctors call timeout
Reuters, Published on 13/02/2018
» BURI RAM: Loud cheers erupt as two boys trade punches at a boxing ring in the northeastern province of Buriram.
Thailand offers course for women who marry foreigners
Reuters, Published on 30/08/2017
» The Social Development and Human Security Ministry is offering a free course to help Thai women cope with the highs and lows of interracial marriage and avoid potential scams or falling victim to human trafficking when moving abroad.
Tillerson's visit: Thailand hopes to get off Trump's trade hit list
Reuters, Published on 07/08/2017
» Thai officials voiced hope ahead of a visit by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson of escaping US pressure over the size of their trade surplus with the United States as their figures point to a jump in imports, but US data shows little change.
Coal plan sparks ire as Myanmar struggles to keep lights on
Reuters, Published on 12/07/2017
» YANGON -- Opposition to a planned $3 billion (102 billion baht) coal-fired power plant in eastern Myanmar - to be developed by Thailand-based TTCL Public Company Ltd - is highlighting the challenges facing Aung San Suu Kyi's government in crafting a coherent energy policy in one of Asia's poorest and most electricity-starved countries.
Thailand snubs forced-labour pact
Reuters, Published on 12/06/2014
» GENEVA - Perpetrators of forced labour, which affects an estimated 21 million people globally, will be punished in most countries under a UN treaty clinched on Wednesday, despite being snubbed by Thailand and nearly all Gulf countries.