Thailand Shows Interest in Opening Casino Resorts in the Near Future

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Thai Police to Investigate Deputy Chief Accused of Links to Online Gambling

The Royal Thai Police announced yesterday that they will form a committee to investigate the deputy national police chief, who was arrested the day before on accusations of money laundering linked to an online gambling network. Gen. Kitrat Panphet, the acting national police chief, said that he would not immediately suspend Gen. Surachate Hakparn,…

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‘Dark business’: Thailand braces for World Cup gambling frenzy

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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Thailand considers legalising casinos

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…

Travel ・ 03 September 2022

Asia News

THAILAND Green light for casinos

The idea first emerged in December, but several civil society groups oppose it. A special committee is called to report on the economic benefits and social repercussions of casinos. Domestic and international developments, such as Macau's crisis, could help the initiative. Bangkok (AsiaNews) - Last December, the Thai government announced that it…

Religion ・ 13 June 2022

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Bangkok Post

Taking the casino punt

Bitter contention over legalising casinos in the kingdom may be closer to a resolution than many people think with the release of a report citing overwhelming public support for the idea. Essential legal groundwork for casinos could be laid before parliament finishes its term early next year. The report, prepared by a committee formed on the order…

Lottery ・ 14 August 2022

Bangkok Post

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,…

Religion ・ 13 August 2022

World Casino News

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…

Law ・ 28 July 2022

World Casino News

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…

Travel ・ 11 July 2022

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Thailand legislative panel seeks to legalize all forms of gambling with 5 new casinos

A committee of the Thai National Assembly that is analyzing the possibility of legalizing gambling is proposing the establishment of five casinos, with revenues taxed at 30% , as it believes that it would help reduce problems with the increasing number of illegal gambling dens in the country. Pichet Chuamuangphan, the second vice-chairman of the…

Law ・ 01 July 2022

Pattaya Mail

There’s a lot riding on Pattaya’s prospects for a casino

The stakes were raised this week on Pattaya's future after a parliamentary committee recommended the city as one of five nation-wide bases for legalized gambling. Committee deputy chairman Pichet Chuamuangphan said legislation would be introduced to earn revenue, collect taxes, curb illegal casinos and discourage online gambling. According to…

Religion ・ 30 June 2022

Gambling News

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…

Law ・ 30 June 2022

Bangkok Post

Panel touts a casino for each region

Thailand could accommodate five casinos -- one in each of its five regions -- according to the House committee studying the feasibility of opening such entertainment complexes. Ideas for the legalisation of casinos to earn revenue, collect taxes from the complexes, as well as curb illegal casinos, slot machines and online gambling were discussed in…

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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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Bangkok Post: New Thailand casino complex study ready

KUALA LUMPUR (April 18): An extraordinary House committee studying a proposal to open a casino-entertainment complex in Thailand will submit its findings when the House reconvenes next month, said the Bangkok Post. In a report last Thursday (April 14), the report said the committee pushed for the relaxation of long-standing laws to get such a…

Travel ・ 18 April 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

Gambling News

Thai Committee to Soon Submit Research Results about Building a Casino Resort

Thailand may soon get its first casino resort, depending on the results of ongoing research. A 60-member extraordinary committee will decide whether such a venue will be feasible and profitable or not by the end of May. The committee, led by Deputy Transport Minister Atirat Ratanasate, is comprised of 15 members of the current cabinet and 45…

Travel ・ 15 April 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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Police Seize Around $15m in Thailand Gambling Den Raid

Police in the Thailand city of Pattaya (pictured above) have arrested 42 and seized assets of around $15m after a raid on an illegal gambling den in a four-star hotel room. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Police in Thailand have seized tables, card sets, and gambling chips worth around ฿500m (US$15m) and arrested 42 people after a raid on a hotel room in…

Incidents ・ 29 December 2021

Bangkok Post

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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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

Pattaya Mail

Thai casinos are round the corner

Over 90 percent of Thai parliamentary members voted this week to set up a special committee to look afresh at legalizing casinos. That's really calling a spade a spade since all forms of gambling (except the state lottery and horse racing on specified courses) have been punishable since 1935. Global gambling corporations and consultancies, which…

Covid ・ 03 December 2021

The Free Press Journal

Thailand making progress in legalizing gambling: All you need to know

While most nations begin to encourage industries that were previously termed as socially unacceptable, such as gambling -Thailand is still holding on to its prohibition which has so far proven ineffective. Even though there are occasional arrests conducted in connection with underground gambling, it seems the authorities mostly turn a blind eye to…

Law ・ 06 September 2021

Chiangrai Times

5 Reasons Why Online Casino Should be Allowed in Thailand

Almost all of gambling and online casino are illegal in Thailand. The Thai's legislation does not specifically say anything about internet gambling or casino; however, online casino and gambling is considered to be under the general category of gambling in Thailand. Although gambling is illegal in Thailand, it is yet a big business. Most major…

Top and Best ・ 10 August 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

Bangkok Post

House paves way for first Thai casino

The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a full report of the proposal to set up a casino-entertainment zone in Thailand following a three-hour meeting to discuss the matter. The report was prepared by a special committee set up in December 2021, following a 310 to nine House vote in favour of weighing up the economic value an…

Gambling Addiction ・ 14 January 2023