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Anutin outlines agenda
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul outlined his government's policy agenda to parliament on Monday, focusing on immediate actions to revive the country's economy.
Senate shoots down casino bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Senate has formally rejected the government's draft bill proposing the establishment of integrated entertainment complexes that include casinos, citing serious concerns over social impact, economic disruption and national security.
Senate to invite PM to explain casino-entertainment complex bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/05/2025
» A special Senate committee studying the government's casino-entertainment complex bill is expected to invite Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to explain the rationale of the bill next week.
Thai casino bill hits hard wall
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/04/2025
» The fate of the casino-entertainment complex bill hangs in the balance after the Pheu Thai-led government backed away from its bid to push the bill through parliament in a hurry following strong opposition from various sectors.
Palang Pracharath to oppose casino bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2025
» The opposition Palang Pracharath Party on Wednesday vowed to oppose the government’s entertainment complex bill, which would pave the way for the legalisation of casino gambling.
Education Ministry responds to Thaksin's criticism
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/01/2025
» A close aide to the education minister on Monday defended the ministry against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's criticism that it is too large and needs restructuring to improve the nation's education system.
Casinos could end up in monopoly hands: coalition MP
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/09/2024
» Bhumjaithai, a key coalition party, yesterday reiterated its support for Pheu Thai's idea of legalising casinos, but it also voiced concern over possible monopolies reaping most of the benefits.
Move Forward ‘porn bill’ fails its first reading
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/08/2024
» A bill sponsored by the Move Forward Party to legalise the adult entertainment industry and its products, including pornographic materials and sex toys, failed to clear its first reading in the House on Wednesday.
Casino proposal due for cabinet review 'in weeks'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2024
» The cabinet will review a proposal to legalise casinos and allow them to be part of a new type of entertainment complex within two weeks, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Tuesday.
House panel to review casino plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/10/2023
» The House of Representatives has set up a 60-member committee to study the potential opening of entertainment complexes, including casinos, to address the problem of illegal casinos and boost the country's economy, as proposed in a motion submitted by MPs from various parties.