In early 2026, Thailand is set to pass the Entertainment Complex Business Act to introduce large-scale gaming facilities aimed at boosting tourism and competing with Singapore and the Philippines, despite concerns from conservative citizens. Major international gaming companies are eyeing investments upwards of US$3 billion, with potential pretax margins of 40-50 percent, but face challenges in obtaining permits and navigating potential corruption. The initiative, backed by Thaksin Shinawatra, faces uncertainty due to political instability and past government planning failures, as online gaming issues in other countries serve as cautionary tales for Thailand’s future gaming industry development.
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As Grazers Replaced Wild Life In Himalayas. – Asian Scientist Magazine
A 14-year study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science found that replacing wild herbivores with livestock in ecosystems leads to cascading impacts, affecting plant composition, soil characteristics, and insect populations like spiders, grasshoppers, ticks, and mites. The study in the Spiti region of the Himalayas showed that livestock grazing disrupts the ecosystem by altering food availability and plant proportions, leading to concerns about the spread of zoonotic diseases and the decline of predator...
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