Xi warned Paetongtarn: drop casino bill or face consequences – Anutin

13 Sept 13:15 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly urged Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to abandon the "casino bill," warning of severe repercussions on tourism, trade, and investment.
Former Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul disclosed Xi's repeated warnings, citing a drastic 90% fall in Chinese tourist arrivals as evidence of the negative impact.
Despite the Thai Cabinet withdrawing the controversial bill, Anutin argues this action is insufficient without a firm commitment to permanently abandon the casino initiative, urging prioritization of long-term economic partnerships with China.

Tax Court to rule on Thaksin’s injunction request next month

Today 15:05 Key points summarised by AI

The Central Tax Court is set to rule on November 26 regarding former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's request for a temporary injunction to stop the Revenue Department from seizing his assets.
Thaksin contends that the seizure of assets to recover tax from his 2006 Shin Corp share sale is 'duplicate enforcement,' as the proceeds were previously confiscated by the state, despite the Supreme Court's Tax Division affirming the tax assessment's legality.