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.
Thailand’s former PM Thaksin Shinawatra advocates for stablecoin and crypto adoption
Thailand’s former Prime Minister has urged the country’s securities regulator to adopt a more open stance towards stablecoins and asset-backed cryptocurrencies. According to a Reuters report, former PM Thaksin Shinawatra cited the pro-crypto stance of incoming US President Donald Trump,
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.
Thailand’s Ex-PM bids for crypto and gambling legalization
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is betting big on legal online gambling to pump the country’s revenue. He estimates that this move could bring in 100 billion baht ($2.89 billion) annually.
59 degrees Fahrenheit might not sound that chilly. In Thailand’s capital, it’s a shock to the system
Tropical beaches, cold drinks by the pool and extreme heat are some of the things one might associate with Thailand. Yet, a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Chinese Tourist Killed in Jet Ski Collision in Thailand
BEIJING (Reuters) - One Chinese tourist was killed and another injured after their jet skis collided off Thailand's Phuket island on Tuesday, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported, citing China's ...
Thailand set to roll out measures on visitor safety, Hong Kong official says
Security official Michael Cheuk expresses hope 12 Hong Kong residents stuck in Southeast Asia can be brought home before ...
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 ...
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Thailand-based electronics company to put its first U.S. production facility at Vancouver Innovation Center
Thailand-based SVI Electronics is expanding its global footprint with its first production facility in the United States at ...
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 ...
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 ...
Chinese travellers shun Thailand after actor’s abduction
A rise in flight cancellations was attributed to the disappearance of actor Wang Xing in a Thai town. Read more at ...