Thai Government Pushes Forward Entertainment Complex Bill Amid Debate on Casinos
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On January 18th, 2025, government spokesperson Mr. Jirayu Huangsap announced that the Thai Cabinet approved the principles of the Entertainment Complex Bill.
This legislation, officially known as the "Entertainment Business Act," aims to...
Thailand Advances Bid to Host Formula One Grand Prix in 2027
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On January 19th, 2025, Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, the Governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand, revealed ongoing studies focusing on potential Formula One Grand Prix race venues, including a city circuit along Vibhavadi...
Thai PM Pledges Action After Southern Unrest, Highlights Regional Development Plans
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At 10:40 AM on January 15th, 2025, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra addressed the recent unrest in Thailand’s southern border provinces following a January 14th car bombing in Narathiwat that killed two police officers,...
Banglamung Welcomes Brand New District Chief
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The welcome ceremony for Mr. Patcharaphat Srithanyanon, known as "Amphoe Om," as the new Banglamung District Chief was held on January 13th, 2025, at the Banglamung District Office's public hall. This event saw participation...
Entertainment Complex Bill, Which Would Legalize Casinos in Thailand Under Strict Rules, Advances as...
National —
On January 13th, 2025, former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra joined the “Chat with Tony: Bull Rally of Thai Capital Market” dinner talk, organized by Khao Hoon newspaper. He highlighted pressing national issues and...
Thai Cabinet to Discuss Integrated Entertainment Complex Act January 13th
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On January 11th, 2025, the Ministry of Finance revealed plans to submit the draft Integrated Entertainment Complex Act to the Cabinet for approval on January 13th, 2025.
If endorsed, the draft will proceed to...
Top Politicians Gather for Wedding of Pheu Thai and Peoples Party MPs
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At 6:00 PM on January 10th, 2025, former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra and former Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat attended the wedding of Pheu Thai MP Tanatorn Lohsunthorn and People's Party MP...
Meta to Abandon Fact Checking Programs, How This Will Impact Thai Users of Facebook,...
Meta, the parent company of platforms like Facebook and Instagram, has announced the termination of its third-party fact-checking program in favor of a community-driven "Community Notes" system. This decision, made public on January 7th,...
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Declares Assets to National Anti-Corruption Commission, Over 13.8 Billion...
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has revealed assets amounting to a staggering 13.8 billion baht, with liabilities standing at 4.4 billion baht, as announced by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). This declaration has ignited...
Thailand Updates Alcohol Ban For Key Buddhist Holidays But Not Much Changes, Dates For...
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On December 25th, 2024, the Royal Gazette published an announcement from the Office of the Prime Minister on the revised prohibition of alcohol sales for 2024 and forward. The update aims to reflect...
