Bangkok: Coalition parties successfully maintained unity as they voted to withdraw the Entertainment Act draft, with a final tally of 253 in favor and 66 against. According to Thai News Agency, the coalition parties uniformly supported the withdrawal of the draft bill concerning the operation of entertainment complexes. Notably, three members from the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT)-Mr. Chukan Kulwongsa, Ms. Prapa

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has directed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, to elucidate the specifics of ongoing tax negotiations with the United States. Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, addressed the issue of retaliatory tariffs imposed by the US since August 1, which currently stand at a rate of 36% against Thailand.

Bangkok: Mr. Jessada Thaiset, an MP for Uthai Thani from the Bhumjaithai Party, criticized the government for attempting to silence dissenting opinions during discussions on the Entertainment Complex Act draft. He expressed concerns after the House of Representatives decided to withdraw the draft bill from the meeting agenda, thereby cutting off further debate. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jessada,

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, publicly announced his support for the withdrawal of the draft bill on integrated entertainment venues, commonly referred to as the Casino Bill, from the House of Representatives’ agenda. He expressed the party’s willingness to endorse the withdrawal if the government permanently abandons the policy. According to Thai News Agency, the Bhumjaithai Party

Bangkok: “Chaichanok” stated it was the privilege of three Bhumjaithai MPs to vote to withdraw the entertainment bill. The MPs, despite going against the party’s direction, supported the government’s decision to withdraw the Entertainment Complex Act. He urged patience before labeling them “cobras” and suggested waiting to understand their reasons. He acknowledged hearing rumors about vote-buying by the government. According

Bangkok: ‘PDRC-Dharma Army’ stormed the parliament, demanding the cancellation of the draft casino bill-amnesty, believing that it only benefits a certain group of people, criticizing the secret insertion of amnesty for ‘Yingluck-Thaksin’, which will definitely be met with the utmost resistance. According to Thai News Agency, the Student and People Network for Reform of Thailand (SNRT) and the Dharma Army,

Bangkok: “Natthaphong” sheds light on the curious case of the missing opposition votes in the recent parliamentary session, where the draft bill on the operation of the entertainment complex business was not withdrawn. The leader of the Prachachon Party, Mr. Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, explained that the lack of withdrawal was due to the government’s failure to clarify whether the draft would

Bangkok: The House of Representatives voted decisively, with 253 in favor and 67 against, to withdraw the draft of the Entertainment Complex Business Act. This decision was taken amidst growing political tensions and questions raised by opposition parties about the motives behind the withdrawal. According to Thai News Agency, the meeting was chaired by Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, who