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Thai casinos take unexpected hit from PM Paentongtarn Shinawatra's suspension
Firstpost
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July 8, 2025
Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday (July 8) dropped a bill to legalise casino gambling, dealing a blow to a key initiative of the embattled ruling Pheu Thai party and its recently suspended prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The so-called...
Thai Cabinet withdraws controversial bill to legalize casinos
The Manila Times
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July 8, 2025
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday withdrew a controversial bill that aims to legalize casinos after the Southeast Asian country’s head of government was suspended last week over an ethics investigation. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun...
Thailand’s Cabinet shelves draft law for casinos
The Straits Times
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July 8, 2025
BANGKOK - Thailand’s Cabinet on July 8 withdrew a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes, citing the need for more time to engage with the public and create more understanding about the issue. The government earlier set its sights on...
Thai Government Pulls Plug on Casino Legalization Bill as Political Crisis Escalates
Casino Beats
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July 8, 2025
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Latin American Cannabis Startups Turn Rolling Papers into Global Art
LatinAmerican Post
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July 13, 2025
From Chile’s pastel blunt tubes to Argentina’s circus-branded papers, Latin American cannabis creatives are flipping the script—selling design, identity, and feminist authorship into a global accessories market long dominated by Amsterdam and...
Thailand drops casino legalisation plans after PM suspended
Channel News Asia
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July 8, 2025
BANGKOK: Thailand's Cabinet on Tuesday (Jul 8) dropped a Bill to legalise casino gambling, a flagship project of the faltering ruling party, which last week saw its prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended from office. The so-called...
Thailand’s Cabinet withdraws a controversial bill to legalize casinos
CityNews Halifax
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July 8, 2025
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday withdrew a controversial bill that aims to legalize casinos after the Prime Minister was suspended last week over an ethics investigation. Deputy Minister of Finance Julapun Amornvivat said the...
TAT seeks B2.8tn income next year
Bangkok Post
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July 21, 2025
Promoting 'value over volume' idea PUBLISHED : 22 Jul 2025 at 04:45 The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting 2.8 trillion baht revenue next year and aims to be among the top 10 countries worldwide when it comes to generating the...
Thai Army appeals To Separatist Elements To choose Dialogue Over Violence
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
By Noraizura Ahmad HATYAI, July 8 (Bernama) – The Thai Army has called on individuals linked with the country’s separatist movements to engage in peaceful dialogue with the government instead of resorting to violence. Commander of Thailand’s...
Thailand shelves law to legalise gambling in blow to tourist industry
The Independent
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July 8, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Art exhibition marks Thai-Lao 75-year diplomatic milestone
Bangkok Post
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July 7, 2025
Art lovers are invited to cross the Mekong River to Vientiane in Laos to visit "Traversing The Mekong", a special art exhibition held in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Thai-Lao diplomatic relations, from tomorrow, until July 17. Presented...
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Badminton Stars Announce Plan to Part Ways
JAPAN Forward
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July 13, 2025
All good things come to an end. Badminton fans were reminded of this reality on Tuesday, July 8. On that day, women's doubles partners Chiharu Shida and Nami Matsuyama revealed that they will be going their separate ways after the conclusion of...
Thai Police break silence on Bella May Culley's claims of 'torture' and 'forced smuggling'
Daily Star
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July 6, 2025
Thai immigration authorities have denied allegations by Bella May Culley, a suspected British drug mule, that she was tortured and forced to smuggle drugs from Thailand. Previously, the 19-year-old broke down in tears in a Georgian court, claiming...
Thailand Casino Bill Folded, Attractive Market Opportunity Remains on Hold
Casino.org
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July 7, 2025
Posted on: July 7, 2025, 09:52h. Last updated on: July 7, 2025, 09:58h. Thailand’s casino bill has been ditched The Entertainment Complex Bill sought to legalize five casinos Thailand’s government is in turmoil Thailand won’t become home to legal...
Thailand Produces Its Own Targeted Cancer Drug “Imcranib 100”
Khaosod English
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July 7, 2025
BANGKOK — “Imcranib 100”, the first targeted cancer drug in tablet form developed and produced in Thailand, is the result of the research and development work of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana. Chulabhorn...
Music video for Blackpink's 'Jump' to be released Friday
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 8, 2025
Published: 08 Jul. 2025, 09:32 Blackpink ″Jump″ teaser [YG ENTERTAINMENT] The music video for girl group Blackpink's new song "Jump" will be released on Friday at 1 p.m., according to the quartet's agency YG Entertainment. A teaser video was...
Thailand to withdraw plans to legalise casinos as political turmoil deepens
The Straits Times
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July 7, 2025
BANGKOK – Thailand’s government will withdraw a controversial Bill to legalise casinos from Parliament following mounting public opposition and a fresh bout of political turmoil that has reduced the ruling coalition’s majority. A motion to...
Thailand backtracks on legalising casino plans as political turmoil deepens
The Malaysian Star
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July 7, 2025
BANGKOK (Bloomberg): Thailand’s government will withdraw a controversial bill to legalize casinos from parliament following mounting public opposition and a fresh bout of political turmoil that has reduced the ruling coalition’s majority. A motion...
Art Monte-Carlo: 25 galleries to discover at the Grimaldi Forum
Monaco Tribune
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July 7, 2025
Art Monte-Carlo is back at the Grimaldi Forum on 8 and 9 July with an ambitious programme that includes both big names and new talent. Directed by Charlotte Diwan, the show is a must for collectors in the region. This year, the event is taking...
Thailand halts casino legalisation bill amid political instability and public pushback
Gambling Insider
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Thailand's government has announced plans to withdraw its casino legalisation bill from parliament following mounting public opposition and political instability that has weakened the ruling coalition's majority. By Jack Found Key points: -...