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Casino plan could lead to Pheu Thai's downfall
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/03/2025
» The government's approval of casino-entertainment complexes could be a trigger for widespread opposition to the Pheu Thai-led administration.
Thaksin vows cheaper power to turn Thailand into data centre hub
Published on 15/03/2025
» Thailand aims to slash electricity costs by more than 25% by next year to emerge as a hub for data centres and artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of the governing Pheu Thai Party.
Don't count your chickens
News, Published on 15/03/2025
» Bangkok has always been tricky to contest for any aspiring governor, and the main opposition People's Party (PP) is unfazed by the prospect of a tough gubernatorial race due next year.
Court ruling makes filling cabinet 'hard'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/03/2025
» The appointment of cabinet ministers will require more careful consideration, especially in light of the Constitutional Court's decision to reject a petition to clarify one of the requirements that a candidate must meet, said Prime Minister's Office Minister Chousak Sirinil.
Casino cities in Thailand named
Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2025
» The special committee overseeing the entertainment complex project has announced that Bangkok, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai and Phuket will be the first four locations, amid public criticism.
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.
Opposition warned not to name Thaksin
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/03/2025
» The opposition must revise its position by March 19 and not include any reference to an outsider if it wants the censure debate to happen as scheduled on March 24, House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said on Tuesday.
Opposition to keep mentions of Thaksin
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/03/2025
» The opposition will not pay heed to House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha's recommendation to drop all mentions of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra in the motion against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
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.
Confront MPs head-on
News, Editorial, Published on 10/03/2025
» The first no-confidence debate against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government is set to take place in late March. However, the ruling Pheu Thai Party is said to be trying to restrict opposition parties from scrutinising her administration.