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Betting on Thailand's casino bill
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/07/2025
» The Pheu Thai-led government is again under pressure to put on hold the controversial entertainment complex bill after Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat indicated the bill needs to be reviewed by the newly formed cabinet before proceeding with it further.
Thailand 'taking good care' of Cambodians despite border barney
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/06/2025
» Thailand continues to take good care of Cambodians still in the country amid the ongoing border spat with Phnom Penh, and expects Cambodia to return to the negotiating table without delay, a government spokeswoman said on Wednesday
PM pushes soft power in United Kingdom
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has underscored Thailand's commitment to expanding its export market and soft power in the form of Muay Thai, not only in the United Kingdom but across Europe.
Entertainment complex-casino bill 'can wait', premier says
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/04/2025
» The government is not in a rush to pass the entertainment complex-casino bill into law, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said yesterday, amid growing opposition to the controversial plan.
Casino bill revision ready for cabinet consideration
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/03/2025
» A revised version of the Entertainment Complex Bill is expected to be presented to the cabinet for approval next week, the PM's Office Minister Chousak Sirinil said.
Marriage equality kicks off
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/01/2025
» Thai embassies and consulates overseas are geared up for same-sex marriage registrations starting on Thursday after the Marriage Equality Act comes into effect on Wednesday.
Blue is the colour as Senate takes centre stage in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/07/2024
» All eyes will soon be on the new Senate and its key role in charter amendment and the political power-play among coalition parties in the government.
Critics slam Thai govt's approach to cannabis
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/07/2024
» Critics have slammed the government's plan to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, arguing it will harm businesses involved in cannabis-based products and undermine investor confidence in the country.
Economic tonic seen as urgent
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/11/2023
» The government's 10,000-baht digital money handout is designed to address the economic crisis facing the country, Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, said yesterday.
MoU won't cause problems, says MFP
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/06/2023
» Amending Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lese majeste law, is a key campaign pledge of the Move Forward Party (MFP), but questions have arisen as to whether the party will be able to pursue the issue.