Rushing into Casinos
Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat announced that the controversial casino-entertainment complex bill will be a priority when parliament reconvenes in July, despite its fraught history and public opposition. The bill,…
Thailand Moves to Legalize Casinos: Economic Opportunities and Social Concerns
Last week, the government moved forward with a significant economic initiative by approving the legalization of casinos under the guise of an “entertainment complex.” Critics intensified their opposition after former…
Opposition Raises Concerns About the ‘Shady’ Aspects of Casinos
The opposition People’s Party has raised concerns about the government’s casino project, following recent modifications to the plan that they believe could lead to questionable business practices. Nont Pisarnlimjaroenkit, a…
Thailand Advances Towards Legalizing Casinos to Boost Tourism
Thailand is moving forward with plans to legalize casinos as part of its strategy to enhance the country’s attractiveness as a tourism destination and attract billions of dollars in foreign…
Casino’s to be located at the EEC (Eastern Economic corridor)
In Pattaya, a parliamentary committee comprising 60 MPs has strongly recommended transforming the Eastern Economic Corridor into Thailand’s very first legal casino complex. In addition to gambling facilities, this complex…