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Senate urges govt to pull casino bill
Senate urges govt to pull casino bill
BANGKOK: 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.
Cannabis dreams go up in smoke
Cannabis dreams go up in smoke
BANGKOK: In the fertile plains of Nakhon Ratchasima, Somkiat Nitiketkosol tends to his cannabis farm, Suan Fah Yim, with a heavy heart. For years, small- and medium-sized cannabis growers like him have weathered fierce competition, plunging prices and shifting government policies.
Growth of eateries outpaces tourism
Growth of eateries outpaces tourism
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand has observed a glut of restaurants relative to the slower growth in foreign tourist arrivals, with the impact affecting mainly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Hun Sen says Thailand owes him gratitude, threatens to expose Shinawatras
Hun Sen says Thailand owes him gratitude, threatens to expose Shinawatras
YANGON: Cambodian Senate President Samdech Hun Sen has asserted that Thailand owes him a debt of gratitude for once sheltering members of the Shinawatra family, in the latest exchange in the ongoing dispute between him and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Thai tourism businesses unfazed by casino bill delay
Thai tourism businesses unfazed by casino bill delay
BANGKOK: The government’s decision to put its entertainment complex bill on the back burner should not affect Thailand’s tourism industry, as the country has welcomed plenty of tourists without this type of attraction in the past, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
NACC to probe justice minister, DSI chief
NACC to probe justice minister, DSI chief
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has resolved to set up an investigative panel to probe Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong and Department of Special Investigation (DSI) director-general Pol Lt Col Yutthana Praedam, following complaints of misconduct and political persecution related to the recent Senate election investigation.
Casino bill slips to bottom of agenda
Casino bill slips to bottom of agenda
BANGKOK: The government has bowed to growing public pressure by stepping back from its push to pass a bill to establish integrated entertainment complexes with casinos. The bill will now be deprioritised when parliament reconvenes next week.
NACC launches initial review of audio clip
NACC launches initial review of audio clip
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has acknowledged the start a preliminary investigation into the audio recording of a conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Thai cannabis stores fear for their future
Thai cannabis stores fear for their future
BANGKOK: Tourism operators expect many cannabis stores across Thailand to be shuttered, especially in urban areas, leaving only those that supply the herb for medical purposes, as the government moves to recriminalise the plant.
Cabinet approves B115bn for stimulus projects
Cabinet approves B115bn for stimulus projects
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Cabinet has approved projects worth B115 billion, ranging from road building to tourism promotion, as the government seeks to spur the sluggish economy.
Somsak signs order requiring doctor’s prescription for cannabis
Somsak signs order requiring doctor’s prescription for cannabis
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said yesterday (June 24) he had signed an order restricting cannabis use to strictly medical purposes.
‘Graft to blame’ for police air crashes
‘Graft to blame’ for police air crashes
BANGKOK: The president of the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) said systemic corruption is to blame for the recent crashes of two police aircraft, which claimed the lives of nine police officers.
Military seals border with Cambodia
Military seals border with Cambodia
BANGKOK: The Thai army and navy have sealed the border with Cambodia in retaliation for Cambodia’s threat to the Thai territory and the negative impacts of scam centres in the nearby country.
Thais end Hong Kong leg without a win
Thais end Hong Kong leg without a win
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand ended the second week of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 without a win after they lost to Bulgaria 2-3 in Hong Kong yesterday (June 22).
Thai PM confirms coalition support amid Cambodia crisis
Thai PM confirms coalition support amid Cambodia crisis
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra reaffirmed the unity of the remaining coalition partners yesterday (June 22) following the withdrawal of the Bhumjaithai Party while a Cabinet reshuffle is expected to be finalised by the end of this month.
Thai government pledges ONE Championship support amid F1 bid
Thai government pledges ONE Championship support amid F1 bid
MMA: The Thai government has signalled it may begin backing ONE Championship – after founder Chatri Sityodtong expressed sadness at the lack of official support despite the martial arts organisation’s surging popularity and economic impact.
Nationwide protests urge PM to step down
Nationwide protests urge PM to step down
BANGKOK: Protests are spreading across the country as demonstrators call for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to resign or dissolve parliament following the release of a controversial leaked audio clip featuring her and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Thai spikers outclassed by Italy
Thai spikers outclassed by Italy
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand suffered a second straight loss in week two of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 in Hong Kong on Thursday (June 19).
Tourism operators sound the alarm on possible coup
Tourism operators sound the alarm on possible coup
BANGKOK: Tourism operators insist a coup must be avoided at all costs as the nation struggles with political instability, as businesses prefer a democratic system.
Thai girls retain ASEAN U19 title
Thai girls retain ASEAN U19 title
FOOTBALL: Thailand retained the ASEAN Under-19 Girls’ Championship title after they defeated Vietnam 3-1 in the final at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday night (June 18).