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Betting on the wrong horse
News, 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.
Pheu Thai MP secures deputy speaker’s post
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/08/2025
» Pheu Thai Party MP Chaiya Promma has been selected as first deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, replacing the governing party’s Pichet Chuamuangphan, who was thrown out of parliament by the Constitutional Court on Aug 1 for misusing state funds.
SEA Games opening venue shifted over security concerns
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 07/08/2025
» The organising committee for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games has agreed to move the venue of the opening ceremony from Sanam Luang to Rajamangala National Stadium, citing safety concerns for athletes from all participating nations.
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» The opposition Bhumjaithai Party has voiced suspicions about the timing of an order to revoke outdated regulations and legalise poker tournaments in Thailand.
Strained ties over deputy speaker role
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/08/2025
» Tensions are running high within the coalition government after the ruling Pheu Thai Party on Tuesday insisted the position of first deputy House speaker belongs to its quota, following an unexpected bid by the Klatham Party, a small yet powerful coalition partner, to nominate its own candidate for the post.
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.
Border conflict tarnishes tourists’ perceptions of Thailand
Published on 05/08/2025
» The Thai-Cambodian border conflict has damaged the image of Thai tourism, though the economic impact remains limited, with estimated losses of around 3 billion baht, mostly in the affected border provinces.
SEA Games ban mooted
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/07/2025
» Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said a decision to bar Cambodia from the in Bangkok rests with the 11 SEA Games Federation (SEAGF) member nations.
Bangkok council chief 'preparing to resign'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/07/2025
» Surachit Phongsinghvitaya, president of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC), is preparing to submit his resignation, effective July 29, according to sources.
Thaksin joins coalition unity dinner
Post Reporters, Published on 22/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was the centre of attention at a dinner hosted by the ruling Pheu Thai Party to foster unity among partners in the coalition government on Tuesday evening.