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Casino bill to go before Thai cabinet on Thursday
Published on 26/03/2025
» The Thai cabinet on Thursday will consider the draft entertainment complex bill, which would legalise casino gambling.
Govt policies lack foresight
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/03/2025
» Conflicting statements from the Ministry of Sport and Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the recent visa-free policy for some groups of tourists have only contributed to confusion over the matter.
More vice, doubt over economic merit top casino worry list: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 23/03/2025
» Most Thais are worried about increased vice and gambling addiction, and doubt whether the casino-entertainment complex project will boost the economy as the government claims, according to a survey by Nida Poll.
Thailand moves to ease curbs on alcohol
Published on 20/03/2025
» The Thai House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to ease restrictions on alcohol sales and advertising, stepping up a push to liberalise a market seen as likely to spur tourism and support smaller breweries.
Uni students rally to stop gambling legalisation
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/03/2025
» Over 50 students from Ramkhamhaeng University's Student Council and Student Organisation submitted a letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra opposing the government's policy of legalising online gambling and establishing entertainment complexes with casinos.
Vaping a way to cut smoking death toll?
News, Published on 17/03/2025
» An average of 47 people in Thailand die from smoking cigarettes every day, while there has not been a single recorded death here from using e-cigarettes.
Vape dilemma heats up
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/03/2025
» Photos of Chorayuth Chatupornprasith, MP of the People's Party, vaping in parliament have caused a stir, especially as there are parliamentary moves to revise policies for e-cigarettes, which are currently illegal in Thailand.
Casino bill's risky game
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/03/2025
» The controversial Entertainment Complex Bill is no gamble. It's a high-stakes policy with lasting economic and social consequences, so the Pheu Thai-led government, which is sponsoring it, must ensure it is responsibly formulated and not rushed.
Gambling with Thailand's future
Business, Published on 10/03/2025
» Since the government introduced its casino legalisation policy under the guise of an entertainment complex bill, it has continued to spark debate, with critics arguing the Pheu Thai Party should have never brought it up because the issue lacks public consensus.
Jatuporn calls for support in protest against govt's gambling bill
Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2025
» Former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan is calling for a protest against the Entertainment Complex Bill, which will be reviewed by the cabinet on Tuesday.