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Thailand cabinet sets $1.2-Billion budget for Formula 1 bid
Grand Prix 247
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June 17, 2025
If successful, the Thai capital would win a contract to host a race each year from 2028 to 2032, government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub told a news conference. “In the next 2-3 years, Thailand will have world-class competition, which we never...
Thailand to bid for five-year F1 race deal
Bangkok Post
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June 17, 2025
Cabinet approves B40-billion proposal to stage annual street race in Bangkok from 2028-32 PUBLISHED : 17 Jun 2025 at 15:58 Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to bid for the right to hold Formula One races in Bangkok for five years...
Thailand approved to host Formula One from 2028–2033 with projected THB 41bn budget
The Nation Thailand
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June 17, 2025
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved in principle the country’s bid to host Formula One (F1) and other motorsport events sanctioned by Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) between 2028 and 2033, with a total operating budget of 41.4 billion...
Thai cabinet approves bid to host Bangkok F1 race
RTL Today
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Thailand moved a step closer to staging Formula One on the streets of Bangkok when the cabinet Tuesday formally approved a government bid to host a race. The bid, worth a reported $1.2 billion, would see the Thai capital host races from 2028 to...
Krishna Nagar Eyes Success in Asian Para-Badminton Championship 2025 After Paris Paralympics Heartbreak
Latestly
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June 17, 2025
Mumbai, June 17: Indian Paralympics gold medalist para-shuttler Krishna Nagar spoke on his preparations for the Asian Para-Badminton Championship, saying that after failing to defend his title in the Paris Paralympics last year, he feels the extra...
Thailand Casino Opposition Claims Referendum Threshold Met
Casino.org
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June 17, 2025
Posted on: June 17, 2025, 12:52h. Last updated on: June 16, 2025, 03:09h. Thailand’s government is considering legalizing casinos There is robust opposition to the gaming push PM Shinawatra thinks casinos will diversify Thailand’s economy...
Thailand Eyes Gaming Giants: Billions on the Table for Entertainment Hub
The Nation Thailand
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June 17, 2025
MGM's Proposals: Significant Investment: A planned minimum investment of 100 billion baht, potentially rising to 165 billion baht given suitable site conditions. Competitive Tax Rate: Proposing a 17% GGR tax rate, similar to Singapore's....
Cambodia halts Thai fruit and vegetable imports until border hours restored
The Phnom Penh Post
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Vehicles transporting produce at an unspecified Thai border crossing on June 17. FB As a twenty-four hour ultimatum expired on the morning of June 17, the Cambodian government halted the import of fruit and vegetables from Thailand, effective from...
Cambodia bans Thai fruit, vegetables in border spat
The Jakarta Post
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ambodia on Tuesday banned imports of fruit and vegetables from Thailand as the two countries face off over a border dispute that led to a bloody military clash last month. One Cambodian soldier was killed on May 28 as troops exchanged fire in a...
54% of Americans Now Get News from Social Media, Surpassing TV and News Websites
Digital Information World
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June 17, 2025
Social media has now edged ahead of television as the main way Americans access news, marking a turning point noted in the 2025 Digital News Report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. Based on responses from nearly 100,000...
Army bans Thai casino workers from crossing into Poipet amid border clampdown
The Nation Thailand
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June 17, 2025
Maj Kannanat Pornniphatkul, Assistant Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army, announced that the Army has enforced strict border control measures along the entire Thai–Cambodian frontier since June 7, 2025. These measures aim to align with the...
Pattaya ‘entertainment complex’ busted for casino, sex trade, call scams
The Nation Thailand
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June 17, 2025
The Immigration Bureau Division 3 has raided an eight-storey luxury building in central Pattaya that had been converted into a sprawling illegal entertainment complex, complete with a clandestine casino, a prostitution ring, and a call centre scam...
Thai Nguyen to host Asian Muay Thai Championship 2025
VietnamPlus
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June 17, 2025
Thai Nguyen (VNA) – The Asian Muay Thai Championship 2025 is scheduled to take place in the northern province of Thai Nguyen from June 20 to 26, gathering nearly 400 athletes, coaches, and referees from 25 countries and territories. This marks the...
From Popcorn to Pop Culture: Wanda Film Chair Chen Zhixi Unveils Vision for “Super Entertainment Verse”
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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June 17, 2025
When Chen Zhixi took the helm of Wanda Film as chairwoman in early 2024, she wasn’t just stepping into a leadership role — she was stepping into a legacy. But the actress-turned-producer had a singular question in mind: Why hasn’t the flavor of...
Army prohibits Thais crossing border to work in Poipet bars, casinos
Bangkok Post
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June 17, 2025
PUBLISHED : 17 Jun 2025 at 11:51 SA KAEO - The commander of the army's Burapa Task Force on Tuesday banned Thais from crossing the border in this eastern province to work at entertainment venues and casinos in Cambodia's Poipet township. The ban...
Chen Zhixi on the Future of Hong Kong Cinema and Its Struggles
Recently Heard
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June 17, 2025
When Chen Zhixi took the helm of Wanda Movie as chairwoman in early 2024, she wasn’t simply stepping right into a management function — she was stepping right into a legacy. However the actress-turned-producer had a singular query in thoughts: Why...
'Tools for Humanity' expands Thai human verification
Bangkok Post
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June 16, 2025
Tools for Humanity (TFH) has expanded its range of human verification services in Thailand through its 11 local partners. The company has stated that its service does not violate the country's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). The company on...
The Crest Collection debuts in Thailand
Bangkok Post
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June 17, 2025
The Ascott Thailand recently opened the doors to La Clef Bangkok by The Crest Collection, which also marks the debut of the brand in Thailand. On Sukhumvit 38, The Crest Collection brand bringes its signature story-driven luxury concept to the...
'Tools for Humanity' expands Thai human verification with 11 new partners amid AI boom
Bangkok Post
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June 16, 2025
Tools for Humanity (TFH) has expanded its range of human verification services in Thailand through its 11 local partners. The company has stated that its service does not violate the country's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). Yesterday the...
Mouser Electronics Brings Innovation to NEPCON Thailand 2025
Antara
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June 17, 2025
Shanghai (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, is thrilled to announce that it will be participating...