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PM: No-casino policy to bring Chinese visitors back to Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Chinese President Xi Jinping was pleased with Thailand’s stance against legalising casinos, and the Chinese government will encourage more Chinese tourists to visit the country.
Thailand to withdraw casino bill
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/07/2025
» The government will withdraw a controversial bill to legalise casinos from parliament following public opposition and a recent political turmoil.
Casinos a game-changer for Thai tourism, says Agoda
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/11/2024
» Casinos would significantly boost tourism to Thailand, says the chief executive of the online travel agency Agoda, who is confident the country could set a record for foreign arrivals next year.
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.
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.
Horse racing club plans Bangkok casino
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/08/2024
» The Royal Turf Club is raising a 200-billion-baht fund to open an entertainment complex that will include a casino on a vast land plot in Bangkok.
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.
Ex-senator’s son held over online gambling
Published on 18/07/2024
» The son of a former senator known for his academic expertise in gambling has been arrested on charges of owning an online gambling network and its payment system.
'Foreigners only' casinos suggested
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/04/2024
» The government has been asked to open the first-ever entertainment-casino complex on Thai soil in Hat Yai to boost tourism, with only foreigners allowed to enter at first.
House passes same-sex marriage bill
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/03/2024
» The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a marriage equality bill in a landmark step that moves the country closer to becoming the third in Asia to legalise same-sex unions.