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The ins and outs of legal casinos
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/06/2025
» Political leaders and the public continue to debate the merits and pitfalls of the government's proposed legislation to legalise casino operation in entertainment complexes.
Maybank scrutinises impact from proposed casino project
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/04/2024
» Entertainment complexes with gambling venues could generate 187 billion baht in revenue per year, or roughly 1% of Thailand's GDP, with the first complex projected to operate by fiscal 2029, says Maybank Securities.
Pride Month is for everyone
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/06/2022
» June marks LGBTQI Pride Month, celebrating people who are "lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex". I think most of us agree with US President Joe Biden's declaration that LGBTQI people are loved and cherished, and they deserve "dignity, respect and support".
Marriage for everyone
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/07/2020
» Since my university days, I have had a number of gay friends, most of whom are living happily either in Thailand or abroad. But only recently have I started to see a major shift of attitudes in Thai society toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
Ride-hailing needs practical rules
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/10/2019
» I do not own a car. In fact, I don't even drive, so I rely totally on public transport -- buses, taxis, motorcycle taxis (if needed) and mass-transit trains -- to commute around Bangkok. I rarely use ride-hailing apps, although many of my friends find the service more convenient than regular taxis and they like the promotions.