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10,000 baht handout scheme begins
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/09/2024
» The government on Wednesday launched the first phase of its US$14 billion stimulus handout scheme, which will eventually see an estimated 45 million people receive 10,000 baht each.
Thai casino plan gains momentum
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/09/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party has defended its casino-entertainment complex project, saying it will legalise the underground activity and allow the government to collect tax revenue from it.
Second runway planned for U-Tapao airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/09/2024
» The U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport plans to begin construction of its second runway this year.
Thailand to move ahead with casino plan
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/09/2024
» The government will move ahead with plans for a mega entertainment complex that would house casinos in Thailand, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Thursday.
Locals support Koh Chang bridge plan
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/09/2024
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) on Monday began public hearings on four possible routes for the proposed bridge from the mainland to Trat's popular Koh Chang island.
Bangkok-Butterworth train service to be revived
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/08/2024
» Thailand and Malaysia plan to revive the direct train service between Bangkok and Butterworth.
Pattaya tourism operators tired of 'sin city' image
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/08/2024
» Pattaya tourism operators want to shift its image to family oriented-tourism and remove its associations with sex tourism and illegal gambling.
New terminal lounges at Suvarnabhumi quiet
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/07/2024
» Airport lounges at the new satellite terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport remain quiet due to lack of international flights despite having been open for almost a year, an operator said.
Move Forward working on porn legalisation
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/07/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) is pushing a proposal to legalise the adult entertainment industry and its related products, including pornographic materials and sex toys.
Anutin 'puzzled' by cannabis U-turn
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/07/2024
» Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul said he had spoken to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin about the party's concerns over the Ministry of Public Health's plan to re-list cannabis as a narcotic.