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ABOUT POLITICS: Coalition cracks deepen as Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai feud escalates
News, Published on 17/05/2025
» The open bickering between the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its largest coalition partner, Bhumjaithai, has prompted an opposition party to go on the defensive, according to observers.
Senate panel demands referendum on casino bill
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/05/2025
» A Senate special committee examining the proposed casino-entertainment complex bill has called for a referendum on the controversial project, warning the draft bill may contravene the constitution if passed into law.
On-line betting threat
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/05/2025
» Amid a surge of contrary opinions, it would be no surprise if the The casino-entertainment complex bill that the Pheu Thai government has sponsored runs into hurdles when it goes for its reading in parliament in July.
Senate to dive deeper into casino impact
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/05/2025
» The Senate's special committee, studying the government's plan to allow new entertainment complexes to include a casino, resolved yesterday to establish two subcommittees to conduct a more in-depth exploration of the plan's potential negative impacts.
Curse of casinos
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/05/2025
» Re: "Senate to invite PM to explain casino-entertainment complex bill", (BP, May 8).
Senate to invite PM to explain casino-entertainment complex bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/05/2025
» A special Senate committee studying the government's casino-entertainment complex bill is expected to invite Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to explain the rationale of the bill next week.
Thai PM: Casino project will be ‘responsible gambling’
News, Online Reporters, Published on 04/05/2025
» Casinos that are parts of the government’s entertainment complex policy will encourage “responsible gambling”, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Sunday.
PM invites parties to discuss casino bill
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is expected to invite coalition parties to discuss the casino-entertainment complex bill ahead of the next parliamentary session in July, Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said.
ABOUT POLITICS: A spanner in the works?
News, Published on 03/05/2025
» Many have made an ominous prediction after hearing Bhumjaithai Party secretary-general Chaichanok Chidchob say in parliament that the coalition government is living on borrowed time.
Casino bill 'a time-bomb'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/04/2025
» The casino-entertainment complex bill has become a political time-bomb for the Pheu Thai-led government, but questions remain as to which party will bear the brunt when the proposed law is put to a vote in parliament.