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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.
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.
Political paralysis
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/06/2025
» Signs of conflict within the coalition government have been more frequent this year, with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on several occasions denying rumours of cabinet reshuffles or even parliamentary dissolutions.
Ad Carabao, Kasetsart academic join casino critics
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/05/2025
» Legendary singer Yuenyong Opakul, better known as "Ad Carabao", has voiced opposition to the controversial casino-entertainment project, saying it is not worth the trouble.
Senate panel demands referendum on casino bill
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/05/2025
» A Senate special committee examining the proposed casino-entertainment complex bill has called for a referendum on the controversial project, warning the draft bill may contravene the constitution if passed into law.
Liquor law may be eased further
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/05/2025
» The government plans to expand the venues at which alcoholic beverages can be sold on a daily basis after a new law was enacted last week, allowing five categories of venues to sell liquor.
Protesters demand casino bill be withdrawn, not just delayed
Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2025
» Groups opposed to the Entertainment Complex Bill gathered outside the parliament on Wednesday, demanding the government’s casino legislation not only be delayed but withdrawn.
Jatuporn calls for support in protest against govt's gambling bill
Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2025
» Former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan is calling for a protest against the Entertainment Complex Bill, which will be reviewed by the cabinet on Tuesday.
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.
Abhisit slams plans to allow gambling
Post Reporters, Published on 10/02/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva criticised the government's plan to legalise casinos and online gambling in Thailand, saying doing so will worsen social problems associated with the activity.