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PM: No-casino policy to bring Chinese visitors back to Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 02/11/2025
» 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.
Poker ban a B1.4bn loser, says Pheu Thai
Post Reporters, Published on 25/10/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party has slammed the government's decision to reclassify poker as gambling, arguing it contradicts global trends and undermines the country's potential to develop tourism-driven growth.
Referendum plan for MoUs under fire
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/09/2025
» Political activists have voiced opposition to the government's plan to hold a referendum on the fate of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) 2000 and 2001 between Thailand and Cambodia.
Government given failing grade on corruption
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/08/2025
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has criticised the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration’s first year in power as lacking a clear direction, effective mechanisms and a genuine commitment to tackle corruption.
Poker becomes legal for tourneys
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/08/2025
» Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has officially signed an order legalising poker games for money under controlled conditions, with the aim of paving the way for international-level tournaments to be held in the country.
Betting on Thailand's casino bill
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/07/2025
» The Pheu Thai-led government is again under pressure to put on hold the controversial entertainment complex bill after Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat indicated the bill needs to be reviewed by the newly formed cabinet before proceeding with it further.
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.
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.
Legalising casinos in Thailand: Deeper Dive
Dave Kendall, Published on 26/06/2025
» Casinos polarise opinion.