Thailand's political heavyweight Thaksin Shinawatra believes Southeast Asia's second largest economy should push to legalise online gambling, which he said could net the government as much as 100 billion baht ($2.
Thailand’s former PM Thaksin Shinawatra advocates for stablecoin adoption, crypto regulation, and gambling reforms.
Thailand’s cabinet has approved a draft law to legalise casinos. The Thai PM’s father says gambling could net billions in tax revenue.
The former prime minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, said there’s “no risk” in allowing the trade of stablecoins and other tokens backed by tangible assets. He also urged regulators to legalize online gambling for an added revenue stream.
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra almost fell victim to a phone scam using AI to impersonate a foreign leader's voice.
Former Thai PM Thaksin proposes legalizing online gambling and crypto reforms to boost Thailand’s revenue with potential annual gains of $2.89B.
Thaksin Shinawatra, influential in Thai politics, advocates for legalizing online gambling, estimating it could generate 100 billion baht in annual tax revenue. He also supports cryptocurrencies, suggests Thailand's SEC be more digital,
Thailand is currently deliberating on allowing Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to be listed on local exchanges. This initiative could pave the way for both individual and institutional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin within the country.
Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto chief of Thailand’s ruling party, called for tighter regulatory oversight, better corporate governance and tax incentives for long-term equity investors to revive confidence in the country’s stock market.
The Thailand cabinet has signed off on legislation approving up to five entertainment complexes with casinos. Online gaming may be the next step. On 13 January, the Thailand cabinet approved in principle a bill that would legalise entertainment complexes with gaming. The measure now heads to parliament.
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra disclosed over $400 million in assets, including luxury items like handbags and watches, after taking
Thailand's SEC considers local Bitcoin ETFs, seeking to enhance its position as Asia's leading digital assets hub amid rising competition.