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Scam bases drawn to economic zones
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2025
» Chiang Mai: Economic zones in the East have the potential to be a hub for money laundering, says a study from a Chiang Mai University academic who found ease-of-doing-business rules, introduced to attract foreign investment, could turn into a legal loophole.
Bhumjaithai challenges Pheu Thai to dump casino plan for good
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/07/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party has accused the governing Pheu Thai Party of lacking sincerity following its decision to remove a bill to promote casinos from parliament.
Thai Senate urges govt to pull casino bill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/06/2025
» A Senate committee reviewing the casino-entertainment complex bill has urged the government to withdraw its draft legislation, warning that it may violate multiple sections of the 2017 Constitution.
Petition urges govt to hold referendum on casinos
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/06/2025
» Over 100 representatives from civil society organisations submitted a petition to the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday, calling on the government to hold a national referendum on the legalisation of casinos in Thailand. The petition is backed by 53,900 signatures.
Casino bill could face legal action
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/03/2025
» A network of about 100 civil society organisations has vowed to take legal action against the proposed entertainment complex-casino bill recently approved in principle by the cabinet, citing the various possible repercussions of legalising casinos.