Inside the scammer compound: jail cells, torture rooms and a vice empire exposed
TUESDAY, APRIL 07, 2026
Thai and foreign media toured a scammer hub near Chong Chom in Surin, uncovering jail cells, torture equipment, scam scripts and a sprawling criminal enclave
EEC board to review casino-free mega tourism project before cabinet filing
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Transport Minister Phiphat says an EEC entertainment complex will be casino-free, with the board meeting this week to finalise land allocation and attract 600–700bn baht
Pheu Thai government struggles to complete key financial reforms ahead of PM vote
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2025
As Thailand prepares for the Sept 5 PM vote, Pheu Thai's unfinished financial reforms, including retirement savings and financial hub plans, remain uncertain.
Vietnam invests US$2 billion in entertainment complex in Van Don SAR
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025
The Vietnamese government has approved Sun Group's investment in the US$2 billion Van Don Integrated Casino and Tourism Complex in Quang Ninh, covering more than 244 hectares.
Thaksin pushes for Entertainment Complex, legalisation of online gambling
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2025
Thaksin says Chinese tourists avoid Thailand due to safety concerns, not Entertainment Complexes; advocates for legalising online gambling to control and prevent youth addiction, proposing that bringing the underground economy into the formal system could boost the economy by 300 billion baht annually.
Thaksin: Thai politics is not at a deadlock, challenges can be solved
WEDNESDAY, JULY 09, 2025
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra confirmed that Thai politics is not at a deadlock in an exclusive talk held to mark the 55th anniversary of the Nation Group on Wednesday.
House of Representatives approves withdrawal of Entertainment Complex Bill
WEDNESDAY, JULY 09, 2025
The House of Representatives voted in favour of withdrawing the Entertainment Complex Bill from deliberation, as proposed by the government. The motion received 253 votes in favour after over two hours of debate.