Thailand's Thaksin bullish on legalising online gambling, crypto
Thailand's political heavyweight Thaksin Shinawatra believes Southeast Asia's second largest economy should push to legalise online gambling, which he said could net the government as much as 100 billion baht ($2.
Thailand’s Cabinet approves a draft bill to legalize casinos to boost tourism and economy
Thailand’s Cabinet approved a draft bill legalizing casinos with the aim of boosting tourism and a sluggish economy Some forms of gambling, such as betting on boxing and horse racing, are allowed but casinos remain illegal in the Southeast Asian country.
Thai cabinet approves controversial casino bill
Conservative forces in Buddhist-majority Thailand have long resisted moves to legalize gambling, even as casino complexes have sprung up in neighboring Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar
Thailand's cabinet approves draft law to legalise casinos and gambling
Thailand's cabinet has approved a draft law that would legalise gambling and casinos, a move aimed at boosting tourism, jobs and investment, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Monday.
Thai Cabinet Gives Conditional Nod for Bill to Legalize Casinos
Thailand’s cabinet approved in principle a bill seeking to legalize casinos with the government pitching the initiative as a major step to boost tourism and tackle rampant illegal gambling in the Southeast Asian nation.
Thai Cabinet favors casino legalization
BANGKOK — Thailand's Cabinet approved on Monday a draft bill legalizing casinos with the aim of boosting tourism and a sluggish economy. Some forms of gambling, such as betting on boxing and horse racing,
Thailand's investment applications up 35% to 10-year high in 2024
Thailand's overall investment applications rose 35% in 2024 to a 1.14 trillion baht ($32.78 billion), a 10-year high, the ...
Chinese travellers shun Thailand after actor’s abduction
A rise in flight cancellations was attributed to the disappearance of actor Wang Xing. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Thailand Says Investment Plans Soar to a Decade-High $33 Billion
Thailand said foreign and domestic companies pledged to invest 1.14 trillion baht ($33 billion) last year as the Southeast ...
Expert warns Americans about elephant tourism after young student is killed in Thailand: 'Recipe for disaster'
Save the Elephants CEO Duncan McNair spoke with Fox News Digital about the death of Blanca Ojanguren García, a student ...
Thailand to sign agreement with European Free Trade Association next week, PM says
Thailand's cabinet has approved a draft trade agreement with the four-nation European Free Trade Association, which will be ...
Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China
A group of Uyghurs who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them ...
After Thailand, Singapore, now India, Indonesia, Vietnam set to be next BIG travel destinations? Reports claim...
The optimism surrounding Asia’s tourism potential is evident from the expansion plans of major global hotel chains ...
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Thailand’s auto industry faces tough times, but electric vehicles provide hope
As Japanese automakers slow production, Thailand is banking on investment from China to build up its EV manufacturing base.
Spanish woman killed by elephant in Thailand while bathing animal, police say
A Spanish woman was gored to death by an elephant while bathing the animal at a sanctuary in southern Thailand on Friday, ...
Irish backpacker, 21, found dead in Thailand hotel room while ‘living his dream’ as mum pays tribute to ‘precious son’
AN IRISH backpacker who was “living his dream” has been found dead in Thailand. Robby Kinlan, 21, died suddenly on the island ...