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Deputy commander doubts Cambodia's motives
News, Published on 08/06/2025
» Maj Gen Nutt Sriin, deputy commander of the Second Army Region, on Saturday took to Facebook to argue Cambodia has consistently breached the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU43) with Thailand, resulting in the filing of over 400 protests and little cooperation from Cambodia.
Down with casinos
Postbag, Published on 08/06/2025
» Re: "Govt tips 0.8 growth boost from casino complex", (BP, June 5).
Chanthaburi border closure reports debunked
News, Published on 07/06/2025
» A Thai naval commander in Chanthaburi province has clarified a precautionary order he issued, after reports spread that two checkpoints on the border with Cambodia had been closed for national security reasons.
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.
Asian shares dip as Trump-Xi talks yield little news
Business, Published on 07/06/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities edged down yesterday as talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping failed to shed light on the progress of trade negotiations. Weak US economic data also weighed on sentiment.
Airport addiction
Postbag, Published on 07/06/2025
» Re: "PM wants airport smoking areas 'to meet standards'", (BP, June 5).
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.
Time to show resolve
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/06/2025
» A myriad of problems challenging the country require a strong and competent leader who can rise to the occasion, overcoming adversaries and adversity alike. Sadly, it has become evident that Paetongtarn Shinawatra is unlikely to be that type of leader.
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.
Abhisit set to weigh in on casino bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/06/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat will share their views on the controversial entertainment complex plan, in which casinos are included, at Thursday's special Senate committee meeting.