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Critics urge govt to withdraw two bills including a casino one
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/07/2025
» A coalition of civic groups and the opposition People's Party (PP) have called on the government to withdraw two controversial bills, one aimed at legalising casino-entertainment complexes and another amending the country's gambling laws to allow online betting.
Ex-PM Abhisit slams casino bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/06/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has issued a strong rebuke of the government’s plan to establish integrated entertainment complexes with a casino, warning they will not solve illegal gambling and may damage Thailand’s tourism image.
Casino bill 'a time-bomb'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/04/2025
» The casino-entertainment complex bill has become a political time-bomb for the Pheu Thai-led government, but questions remain as to which party will bear the brunt when the proposed law is put to a vote in parliament.
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.
BJT's coalition loyalty queried
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/04/2025
» Key figures in the Pheu Thai Party have called on the Bhumjaithai Party to step away from the coalition following remarks by the latter's secretary-general, Chaichanok Chidchob, opposing the government's entertainment complex bill in parliament.
Abhisit sees entertainment complexes as slippery slope
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/04/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed his opposition to the bill proposing the establishment of integrated entertainment complexes that include casinos, citing concerns about the social and economic impact.
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.
Pheu Thai aims to woo casino critics
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/08/2024
» The governing Pheu Thai Party is convinced it can persuade the second-largest coalition partner, Bhumjaithai, to drop its opposition to legalising casinos.