Thailand has dropped plans to limit casino access to citizens with assets of at least $1.5 million because it would exclude too many people, a deputy finance minister said on Monday, as the government looks to build a major gaming industry.

Thailand has dropped the planned requirement for locals to have assets of at least $1.5 million to enter its potential future casinos.

The suspect is being charged with trying to export Category 1 drugs without authorization under Thailand's Narcotics Code and Customs Act.

Thailand's proposed casino resorts move closer to approval, with potential $9B revenue impact amid debates over social risks and economic benefits.

Assets valued at over 10 million baht (US$295,000), including laptops, mobile phones, luxury vehicles and branded bags, were seized.

THAILAND is considering proposals to allow businesses to offset as much as 15 per cent of their greenhouse gas pollution with carbon credits in a planned emissions trading system. Read more at The Business Times.

Muslims in Indonesia will begin fasting on Saturday (March 1), while Singapore, Thailand, and Cambodia will commence fasting on Sunday (March 2).

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2025 – Leading payments technology company, Visa, shared that Singapore residents continue to prioritise travel, with outbound spending surging in December last year,

I went from Singapore to Vietnam via Malaysia, Thailand, and Laos. My journey travelling overland took 11 days and numerous sleeper trains.

Businesses in Singapore and Japan lead Asia in flexible working practices, spending a large amount of the week away from the offices, a survey has found.