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.
U.S., Thailand sign ‘Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy’ agreement
Officials for the United States and Thailand on Tuesday signed an Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of ...
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 ...
Grandma walked around naked for hours at Thailand hotel after consuming ‘spiked’ booze bucket: ‘Lucky to survive’
A British gran has told her she blacked out and ended up roaming her hotel naked after drinking a ‘spiked’ booze bucket in Thailand.
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 in a Thai town. Read more at ...
scmp.com3h
Chinese tourist killed in jet ski crash in Thailand
Authorities in Thailand are investigating the cause of a jet ski collision that killed a Chinese tourist in the holiday ...
Thailand wants to make casinos legal to attract more tourists
Thailand's Cabinet has approved a draft bill that seeks to legalise casinos in a bid to boost tourism and the economy.
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 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 ...
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 ...