Casino Bill Faces Significant Obstacles
The future of the casino-entertainment complex bill is uncertain after the Pheu Thai-led government decided to delay its push for approval due to strong opposition. The bill has been postponed…
Parties Urged to Support Casino Legislation
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has cautioned members of the ruling coalition to support the casino-entertainment complex bill, which is set for parliamentary discussion on Wednesday, or risk being expelled…
Casino Bill Sparks Widespread Opposition
Opposition to the Entertainment Complex bill is gaining momentum as doctors, academics, and schools unite in anti-casino protests ahead of the House’s consideration of the bill this Wednesday. On Saturday,…
Foreign tourism at core of casino bill
The controversial Entertainment Complex Bill, currently under review, is focused on attracting foreign tourism while implementing strict measures to limit local access due to concerns about gambling addiction. Pakorn Nilprapunt,…
Thai casino bill scrutiny concluded
Despite amendments to the Entertainment Complex bill, new technical provisions have been introduced, such as limiting casino space to 10% of an entertainment venue, according to Atavit Suwanpakdee, chairman of…
Bangkok Port: A Promising Location for Casinos
The Transport Ministry has approved plans for an integrated entertainment complex at Bangkok Port. On Friday, Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit mentioned that his deputy, Manaporn Charoensri, had instructed the formation of…
Casinos Transforming Thai Tourism, According to Agoda
According to the CEO of online travel agency Agoda, casinos and related attractions could significantly enhance tourism in Thailand, with the potential for a record number of foreign arrivals next…
Casino Proposal Gains Traction
The ruling Pheu Thai Party has defended its casino-entertainment complex initiative, arguing that legalizing the underground gambling sector will enable the government to collect tax revenue from it. In a…
Coalition Party Aligns with Opponents of Casino Legislation
Members of both the coalition Bhumjaithai Party and the opposition Democrat Party have voiced their opposition to the government’s entertainment complex bill, expressing concerns that its benefits will not outweigh…
Casino bill to be finalized by government
The government is moving forward with a bill to legalize casinos within entertainment complexes in the country. As per government sources, the Finance Ministry has completed the draft for the…