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OPINION

Betting on the wrong horse

Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/08/2025

» In times of economic challenge and amid simmering border tensions with Cambodia, Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who doubles as interior minister, has quietly overturned a 67-year-old ban on poker, reclassifying it from gambling to a recognised sport. The sudden move, which happened without public consultation, has sparked criticism and fuelled suspicion about the government's true priorities.

OPINION

Paper bags, patriotism and mushy peas

Roger Crutchley, Published on 10/08/2025

» One of the more thought-provoking stories of the week was an unnamed Thai hospital being fined after it was discovered private files on patients were being used to make paper bags for popular street snacks. Apparently some people at the business entrusted with destroying the files instead took them home and made paper bags out of them.

THAILAND

Acting PM issues policy directives to better aid public

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/08/2025

» Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Thursday laid down urgent policy directives to provincial governors and senior officials, calling for faster and more effective responses to deliver government policies as well as better serve the people.

THAILAND

Opposition suspicious about sudden change on poker

Published on 06/08/2025

» The opposition Bhumjaithai Party has voiced suspicions about the timing of an order to revoke outdated regulations and legalise poker tournaments in Thailand.

THAILAND

Govt clarifies stance on poker policy

News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2025

» Poker will only be played as a sport with oversight from an authorised association, which is in the process of being set up, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

THAILAND

Poker becomes legal for tourneys

News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/08/2025

» Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has officially signed an order legalising poker games for money under controlled conditions, with the aim of paving the way for international-level tournaments to be held in the country.