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Thailand’s Constitutional Court schedules Paetongtarn verdict for 29 August

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Thailand’s Constitutional Court scheduled its verdict for 29 August at 3pm local time in a case seeking Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s dismissal. The case concerns accusations over her handling of diplomatic tensions with Cambodia; she has been suspended from her duties since the previous month. The government withdrew the Entertainment Complex Bill, which included casino legalisation provisions, on 9 July 2025.

The ruling could affect the political leadership behind Thailand’s withdrawn casino legalisation bill.

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Japan’s National Police Agency proposes 30% pachinko machine fee cut

Japan’s National Police Agency has proposed reducing standard approval fees for pachinko and pachislot machines by about 30%, with revised rates due to take effect on 1 April 2027 if approved. The certification fee for an already type-tested model would fall from JPY4,340 to JPY3,030, while testing requirements would remain unchanged.

Japan’s National Police Agency has proposed reducing standard approval fees for pachinko and pachislot machines by around 30%.

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