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Israeli held in Malaysia ‘may be crime hit man’
Published on 02/04/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian police are looking into reports that an armed man detained last week had links to an Israeli crime syndicate, amid a widening investigation.
Musical exchanges
Life, Published on 02/04/2024
» A completely packed Thailand Cultural Centre (TCC) was witness to a truly awe-inspiring concert on March 22, as a top visiting orchestra, the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra (TSO), took to the stage to officially mark the opening of its brand new, brave initiative called "Asia Project".
'Foreigners only' casinos suggested
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/04/2024
» The government has been asked to open the first-ever entertainment-casino complex on Thai soil in Hat Yai to boost tourism, with only foreigners allowed to enter at first.
Legal casinos no easy feat
News, Editorial, Published on 01/04/2024
» The House's acknowledgement last week of a study creating legal gambling zones in the country sparked widespread debate about their finances and social impacts.
Reforestation seen as only viable smog solution
Dave Kendall, Published on 01/04/2024
» Northern Thailand's chronic smog problem is usually blamed on burning crop waste, villagers burning wooded areas to pick mushrooms and vehicle emissions. The solutions, we are told, involve regulations and enforcement.
Firms to get tax cuts for forest fire donations
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/03/2024
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is seeking the private sector's cooperation to financially support the ministry's forest fire operation by offering a lucrative package of reduced taxes in exchange for their assistance.
'Foreigners only' casinos eyed
News, Published on 30/03/2024
» The government has been urged to open the first-ever entertainment-casino complex on Thai soil in Hat Yai to boost tourism, with only foreigners allowed to enter the premises initially.
Cabinet to study casino findings soon
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2024
» The findings of a study on an integrated entertainment complex and casino development plan are expected to be sent to the cabinet for consideration over the next two weeks, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Myanmar-bound drone jammer seized
Assawin Pinitwong, Published on 29/03/2024
» Two Myanmar nationals have been arrested in the border town of Mae Sot in Tak province with an anti-drone jamming device that was reportedly intended for use in the conflict-torn neighbouring country.
Srettha: Legalising casinos good for revenue, jobs
Published on 29/03/2024
» The government is considering drafting a casino bill and if passed by parliament, it would generate more jobs and state revenue and allow for the creation of a mega entertainment project, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, also the finance minister, said on Friday.