Thai police are also investigating claims that government officials had known the casino’s existence but turned a blind eye after taking 2 million baht in bribes.
Consultation launched on Victoria’s proposed offshore wind transmission connections
The Victorian government has launched a consultation on proposed new offshore wind transmission connections, as the state works to achieve its commitment to reach net zero by 2050.
In Japan, it might soon be illegal to take sexually exploitative photos of others without permission
Until now, those caught taking photos without the subject’s consent fell under purview of prefectural anti-disturbance laws, which vary across regions.
With eye on China, Biden tells Marcos that US commitment to Philippines is ‘ironclad’
The US will transfer three C-130 aircraft and two coastal patrol ships to the Philippines; a slew of economic, climate and other initiatives were also unveiled.
Egypt signs transport investment deal with Japan valued at more than US$700 million
The package will contribute to financing Cairo’s metro expansion, which would link Egypt’s 6th of October City to the Giza plateau. Total Japanese investments in Egypt have so far amounted to US$3 billion.
Thailand’s election race heats up with Pheu Thai Party dominating poll
Pheu Thai, which has a long-standing affiliation with former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, won the backing of 41.37 per cent of roughly 162,000 eligible voters surveyed between April 10 and 20.
Japan approves abortion pill for the first time
Abortion is legal in Japan up to 22 weeks but consent is usually required from a spouse or partner, and until now a surgical procedure had been the only option.
Thai election: a quick guide to the parties and major candidates, from Paetongtarn Shinawatra to Pita Limjaroenrat
Pro-democrats hope to oust the ruling coalition of former army types and conservatives, in an election set to be Thailand’s most unpredictable in two decades.
UK online betting reforms receive lukewarm response from gambling industry
New plans to increase the regulation of online gambling in the UK contain few surprises, but leave many questions unanswered, according to two legal experts.
Typhoon Rai marooned ship catches fire in central Philippines
Workers were cutting metal scraps from the MV Diamond Highway, which has been on the shorelines of Lapu-Lapu City since December 2021 when 100 vessels sank or ran aground during Typhoon Rai.