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Bangkok, Thailand - Every 15 minutes, a small crowd gathers at a shack in a Bangkok market to wait for the numbers to be drawn. The buzz of anticipation at each ping-pong lotto draw is palpable but the excitement is invariably short-lived. When the number five is called out at a recent draw, a man chewing a betel nut sighs at his loss of 1000 Thai…

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Gambling has existed in various forms across the world throughout history, experiencing both tolerance and prohibition depending on the period of time and locality. Since the 1930s, Thailand's relationship with gambling of all kinds has been tense. The first half of the 20th century saw the country pass the 1935 Gambling Act, prohibiting all forms…

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THAILAND Green light for casinos

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Gambling with Thailand's future

Whether you support it or not, betting and gambling dens have been commonplace in much of Thailand for a long time, despite authorities' attempts to stamp it out. Thai people love playing cards and betting on sports, particularly football and cockfighting, although gambling is currently illegal here. Casinos in the border town of Poipet, Cambodia,…

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Casino call from Thai legislators

In Thailand and a panel of federal legislators has reportedly submitted a special petition calling on the right-wing coalition government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha to legalize casino gambling. According to a Wednesday report from the Bloomberg news service, the lawmakers believe that such a move would allow the nation to rebuild its…

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Thailand Committee Wraps up Overview of Casino Resorts

Thailand seems more confident by the day in passing legalization that will allow the country to launch its first legal casinos. According to a report by the Bangkok Post, a parliamentary committee that is assessing the feasibility of the project, there is a good chance that the country may realize its potential insofar as the casino sector is…

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Thailand’s Online Gambling Industry Size in 2022

A survey released by the Casino Committee of Thailand has revealed overwhelming evidence that Thailand is in favour of a legal casino and entertainment complex in the country. Almost 81% of 3296 participants said they would welcome a legal casino and entertainment complex in Thailand. Online gambling in Thailand is already a good part of the…

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Public support for Thailand casino resort

In Thailand and a new survey has reportedly revealed that almost 81% of respondents would support the idea of legalizing gambling and allowing foreign firms to construct and operate at least one Las Vegas -style casino resort. According to a Thursday report from The Thaiger news service citing an earlier story from the Matichon daily newspaper, the…

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After COVID-19 left Thailand in a state of extremely low cash flow, a campaign began to make casinos legal in the country in an attempt to catch up on much-needed funds. Casinos is how world-famous gambling mecca Las Vegas was built. Sure, once in a while someone wins some money, otherwise nobody would come back. But for the most part, the house…

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Thai Committee Discussed Five Casino Locations

The legal status of gambling in Thailand has been a hot topic for a while now and finally, some changes are being seriously discussed. Five casinos have been proposed by the National Assembly Committee, with official proposes to the House scheduled for this November. Thailand is a very well-developed tourist destination, attracting rich visitors…

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Casinos for Thailand on the cards

The newspaper said that there are amendments being posted in the Thai government to the country's Gambling Act that would permit the move. Thailand is the only country in south-east Asia that does not have a casino. A consortium of smaller political parties has called for the legalisation of gambling and the building of four casinos, one for each…

Law ・ 23 May 2022

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Thai political group calls for legalization of both land-based and online casinos

A group of minor political parties has submitted a draft amendment to Thailand's Gambling Act calling for the legalization of both land-based and online casino gaming and proposing development of four casinos nationwide. The group is led by Chutchawan Kong-u-dom, leader of the Thai Local Power Party, with the Bangkok Post reporting that the group…

Politics ・ 20 May 2022

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Thai committee to submit report on legalized casinos in May

An extraordinary committee examining the feasibility of opening regulated casinos in Thailand will submit its report next month, according to the Bangkok Post. The study, launched in December following a House of Representatives vote, has specifically focused on the potential for an integrated resort with a casino, with the goal of attracting more…

Law ・ 17 April 2022

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First Casino in Thailand Likely to be Located in Bangkok Area

The government committee looking into the legalisation of gambling in Thailand is considering opening a casino in Bangkok initially, before expanding into other jurisdictions, according to local media reports. The government, which had historically been anti-gambling, has been considering casinos due to the impact of Covid on the country's economy…

Incidents ・ 30 March 2022

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Committee Earmarks Bangkok for Thailand’s First Casino

The possibility of legal gambling in Thailand has gained traction after a government committee identified Bangkok as a site for the country's first casino. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A special government committee tasked with investigating the introduction of legalized gambling in Thailand has suggested opening the country's first casino in…

Covid ・ 29 March 2022

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MP says casinos are safe bet

Thai Local Power Party leader urges law change to halt post-Covid slump Known to be one of the most vocal proponents of legalising casinos, Chutchawan Kong-u-dom, leader of Thai Local Power Party, is not just pushing for the relaxation of long-standing laws to get a casino-entertainment project off the ground. He is also setting his sights on…

Mobile ・ 16 January 2022

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Rolling dice on casinos

For decades there has been no single issue more divisive than that of whether to legalise casino gambling. A plan to build a major casino venue as part of an entertainment complex was recently put before the House of Representatives which voted 310 to nine in favour of setting up an extraordinary committee to study it. Headed by Deputy Transport…

Covid ・ 19 December 2021

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Casino complex panels set up

An extraordinary House committee looking into a proposal to build a casino-entertainment complex has set up five sub-committees to study the issue, said Phada Worakanont, a Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MP and spokeswoman for the House committee. One of these will be responsible for studying related laws as well as the collection of revenue and…

Finance ・ 17 December 2021

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Thailand Shows Interest in Opening Casino Resorts in the Near Future

The parliament of Thailand will be launching a study to possibly introduce casino gaming as MPs supported the idea unanimously last week, bar a few dissident voices. At the moment, it remains unclear as to how many casino resorts would be legalized, nor where are they going to be located should the legalization move proceed according to preliminary…

Travel ・ 06 December 2021

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Thai parliament to launch study into potential IR development

The Thai parliament is set to launch a study into the possible introduction of casino gaming after MPs almost unanimously voted in favor last week. According to The Bangkok Post, the House of Representatives has voted to set up an extraordinary committee that will examine a proposal to open an integrated resort with a casino, with the goal of…

Politics ・ 06 December 2021

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Is gambling still illegal in Thailand?

Join AFP's 100000+ followers on Purchase a subscription to AFP News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com When we say Thailand, the first few things which come to our mind are the tropical vibe, the culture, food, exotic beaches, Safari World Zoo, Sanctuary of Truth, and many other attractive tourist spots. But not all…

Law ・ 28 November 2021

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As Virus Spreads, Top Thai Minister Denies Gambling Link

On January 4, Thailand recorded 745 new COVID-19 cases - the largest daily increase since the first known infection was registered in the country on January 8, 2020. World health officials earlier touted Thailand as a COVID-19 success story, after the country went 100 days without reporting a single new case. World Health Organization…

Covid ・ 19 January 2021

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Are casinos a safe bet?

Today, the Lower House will make a decision on whether to endorse a feasibility report that could see the legalisation of casinos -- a policy that is hoped will bring in tax revenue and promote tourism. Lawmakers have been toying with the idea of legalising casinos for over a decade, wanting to follow Singapore, Malaysia and Cambodia, which use…

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