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Thailand is setting its sights on becoming a global gaming hub, with plans to build a casino industry that generates billions in revenue, draws some of the biggest names in the business and benefits a thriving tourism sector.
China’s President Xi Jinping inquired about and shared his views on the pros and cons of having casinos in the country during his recent meeting with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Beijing, as Thailand considers an entertainment complex that includes casinos.
Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said today that he will set up a committee in March to select the new governor for the Bank of Thailand, who will succeed Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput whose term ends in September.
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed speculation over a pending cabinet reshuffle that could see his Bhumjaithai Party removed from the coalition of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said today that it is not time for cabinet reshuffle yet, because ministers are still getting along well, with the exception of some minor problems, which are being handled.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said yesterday that every government has to prioritise protecting its citizens, and as Thailand’s leader, she will also give priority to the Thai people.
A former broadcast regulator said today that the conviction of Professor Pirongrong Ramasoota, a current member of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), by the Central Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases, over a legal dispute with True Digital Group, will make it more difficult for the regulator to perform its duties in the future.
The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has sentenced National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) member Pirongrong Ramasoota to two years in prison for misconduct in office, under section 157 of the penal code. True Digital Group, a subsidiary of True Corporation, filed a lawsuit against Pirongrong, claiming she had written to 127 television and radio operators, instructing them to inspect Over-the-Top (OTT) media distribution services following...
The Thai parliament is scheduled to meet on February 13th and 14th to debate amendments to Article 256 of the current Constitution, paving the way for the crafting of a new charter by a Constitution Drafting Assembly.
Myawaddy and Payathonzu border townships are not completely blacked out tonight, as lights can still be seen in some buildings from the Thai border on the first night without power, fuel or internet supplied from Thailand.
Deputy Prime Minister for Security Affairs Phumtham Wechayachai said today that the electricity, fuel and internet cuts to five locations in three Myanmar border townships will negatively affect Thailand’s border economy, but maintains that the measure is unavoidable if the operations of scam call centres are to be disrupted.
Thailand’s electricity supply withdrawal from the Tachileik border township in Myanmar is expected to affect about 7,500 homes, five hospitals, 45 schools, 65 temples and 15 army camps, according to Natkhanet Charasveesirikul, manager of Provincial Electricity Authority’s (PEA) Mae Sai office.
