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Thailand's Council of State concerned by 'casino bill'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2025
» The Council of State will oppose the upcoming Entertainment Complex Bill, claiming it breaches government policy and does not address the issue of illegal gambling.
Pheu Thai gambles in casino policy
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 16/09/2024
» 'Thaksin thinks, Pheu Thai acts." This famous slogan of the ruling Pheu Thai Party was clearly reflected in the government's policies presented to parliament by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra last Thursday.
Cops nab 126 over betting on first days of Euro 2024
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/06/2024
» One hundred and twenty-six people were arrested for betting on the 2024 UEFA European Football Championships (Euro 2024) matches on Friday and Saturday, the Royal Thai Police announced on Monday.
Taxes slashed for booze, pubs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2024
» The Excise Department has cut tax rates for alcohol and nightlife venues, effective on Friday, in a bid to boost tourism and domestic spending.
Mass shootings are a problem for big business, too
News, Beth Kowitt, Published on 20/02/2024
» Last Wednesday's shooting at the Kansas City Super Bowl parade, which killed one person and injured more than 20, was the 49th mass shooting this year in the US We are barely halfway through February.
Ministry eyes new 4am venue rules
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2023
» The Ministry of Public Health will propose that nightspots wanting to open longer hours conduct an alcohol breathalyser test on their customers before they leave, if they appear too drunk to get home safely.
4am closing starts at NY
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/10/2023
» The government will allow bars and nightclubs to operate until 4am starting from the New Year holiday period onwards in an effort to stimulate the economy, Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday.
Chadchart 'not opposed' to 4am closing time
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/10/2023
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he isn't opposed to the plan to extend entertainment venues' night operating hours as long as all agencies concerned are ready to enforce the law to minimise any adverse impact on society.
Longer hours welcome
News, Editorial, Published on 16/10/2023
» The government's plan to extend the opening hours of nightspots nationwide is welcome. If implemented, the move will be a tonic that revitalises the country's tourism sector. Downstream operators in tourism, such as taxi drivers, transporters and food vendors, will also benefit from the extension, creating benefits for the wider economy.
Srettha's nod to later closing times warmly received
News, Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 07/10/2023
» Several night entertainment business operator associations have welcomed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's announcement that he will seek to extend the opening hours of nightclubs and bars to stimulate the economy and boost tourism.