Thailand Moves to Legalize Casinos, Aiming to Boost Economy and Jobs

The Thai government takes a major step towards legalizing casinos within large entertainment complexes, aiming to attract tourists and curb illegal gambling.

• Thailand's House of Representatives votes in favor of studying the possibility of housing casinos within large entertainment complexes.
• Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin states that legalizing casinos could generate more jobs and state revenue, and allow for a mega entertainment project.
• The proposed entertainment complex could include a concert hall, sports venue, and a gambling floor, which would only account for a small percentage of the total area.
• The move seeks to draw in investment and tourism, providing competition for gambling hubs like Macau.
• Legalizing casinos has been discussed in the past but faced public opposition due to concerns over promoting gambling.

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