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Teacher dies after Thailand school shooting, Asia News
BANGKOK - A female teacher died on Thursday (Feb 12) in southern Thailand's Hat Yai district after a gunman opened fire at a school where she worked, the provincial administration said on social media. A 17-year-old used a firearm stolen from a police officer to shoot the teacher, identified as Sasiphat Sinsamosorn, at the Patongprathankiriwat
New poll: No Thailand IRs without casinos
Most participants in a recent survey say Thailand will not pass its Entertainment Complex Bill without a gaming component. Earlier this month, the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) conducted a poll asking Thailand residents if casino legislation could pass without casinos. Forty-six per cent of respondents said that, sans gambling, the bill is unlikely to
Thailand senate calls special session on casino bill
Thailand’s Entertainment Complex Bill, which stalled on its way to parliament, is now the subject of a special senate review. The latest development could push legalisation to 2026 or beyond. The legislation, passed in the cabinet in March, has been hindered by public opposition. Last week, 1,200 people gathered in Bangkok to protest the bill
Thailand postpones casino debate
Amid rising opposition, Thailand has delayed the planned review of a controversial entertainment complex bill until summer. The debate, which had been set for tomorrow (9 April), will take place in the next legislative session. The bill, passed by cabinet in March, would legalise up to five casino resorts in four locations around Thailand. A
Thailand senate to review casino legalisation bill
Thailand’s Senate has announced plans to establish a special committee to examine the potential effects of legalising casinos within entertainment complexes. Senator Pisit Apiwattanapong confirmed that two related motions will be discussed at the next Senate meeting, with the formation of the committee expected to follow. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives is set to resume
Was Thailand casino poll rigged?
The Thailand government reported that a March survey found 80% of residents support entertainment complexes with casinos. A former lawmaker questions the results. On 27 March, Thailand cabinet members passed the Entertainment Complex Bill, which would legalise casino resorts in the country. The bill is now under review by parliament. A January poll from the
Thailand casino bill, approved by cabinet, now headed to parliament
Thailand cabinet members have passed the country’s Entertainment Complex Bill – which includes the millionaire clause for local gamblers. The legislation now heads to parliament for consideration. Thailand cabinet members yesterday (27 March) passed the controversial Entertainment Complex Bill, which would legalise casino resorts in the country. Legal casino gambling has been the subject of
Thailand moves toward legal casinos with public support
A recent poll suggests that up to 80% of Thai citizens may support the introduction of legal casinos in the country, even as concerns remain about potential negative social impacts. The findings follow the Thai cabinet’s January approval of the Entertainment Complex Bill, which would allow up to five casino resorts in the predominantly Buddhist
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