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Senate to mull casino bill report
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2025
» The Senate will debate a committee report opposing the previous government's casino-entertainment complex bill tomorrow, Senate Speaker Mongkol Surasajja says.
Govt supports kratom research
Post Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» The government has thrown its support behind a research project to develop a kratom-based spray to relieve pain and inflammation as an alternative to morphine, said deputy government spokeswoman Sasikarn Wattanachan.
Locals hail success of southern kratom blitz
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2025
» Local administrations are intensifying efforts to curb the misuse of kratom and other drugs in the southern border provinces, following the launch of the government's "120-day kratom awareness campaign".
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.
Parit slams govt's casino push
Post Reporters, Published on 07/06/2025
» Opposition MP Parit Wacharasindhu says the government's push to legalise casinos is deeply flawed, citing unclear economic gains, weak safeguards against social harm, and a lack of transparency.
Claw machines in crosshairs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/04/2025
» The government said it is willing to look into problems related to claw machines following recent police crackdowns amid concerns over youth gambling.
Youth groups decry gambling bill plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/02/2025
» About 30 representatives from a youth network against gambling submitted a petition to the prime minister yesterday, urging the government to reconsider its policy of legalising online gambling and claiming one in four young people is prone to gambling addiction.
Thai casino bill scrutiny concluded
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2025
» The Council of State, the government’s legal advisory body, has completed its scrutiny of the Entertainment Complex Bill, and an online public hearing will be held until March 1 so that parties can express their concerns before it is sent to parliament.
Council eyes casino sizes in new bill
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/01/2025
» The Council of State (CoS) has yet to finalise what proportion of an entertainment complex can be used to build a casino in a newly proposed bill.
Bangkok Port 'a viable casino site'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/01/2025
» The Transport Ministry has given the green light for Bangkok Port to house an integrated entertainment complex.