Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Entertainment Complex Bill Advances as Thaksin Stresses Tax Benefits and Controls and More

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, January 13th, to Sunday, January 19th, 2025.

They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.

Let’s get started and see what the top stories were!

Entertainment Complex Bill, Which Would Legalize Casinos in Thailand Under Strict Rules, Advances as Thaksin Stresses Tax Benefits and Controls.

Thaksin Shinawatra supported the entertainment complex bill, projecting over 100 billion baht in annual tax revenue, with digital ID safeguards to prevent underage gambling and addiction.

OPPO, Realme Mobile Phone Manufacturers Summoned in Thailand Over Allegedly Harmful Loan Apps Impacting Consumers.

The Office of the Consumer Protection Board investigates OPPO and Realme over harmful “Fineasy” loan app. Immediate actions include halting sales and removing the app through updates. 

Tourism Authority of Thailand Monitors Chinese Tourism Amid Actors Disappearance Ahead of Chinese Lunar New Year.

Tourism Authority of Thailand projects 40.66 billion baht for Lunar New Year tourism despite concerns after Chinese actor Wang Xing’s disappearance.

Thai PM Orders Urgent Measures to Combat Rising PM2.5 Levels.

Thai government addresses early PM2.5 pollution with immediate measures, monitoring burning, and exploring penalties.

Thai Border Task Force Intensifies Anti-Crime Measures Amid Chinese Models Disappearance.

Mae Sot boosts border security with patrols, 24-hour checkpoints, and anti-scam warnings. Missing Chinese model Yang Zeqi reportedly found safe, highlighting ongoing risks near the Myanmar border.

That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support!

This article originally appeared on our sister website The TPN News.

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