Same-sex marriage, casinos, later closing hours - changes on the way : Tim Newton Today - Oct 27

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Thailand News - Some changes on the way for Thai society, some already implemented, including changes to the Marriage Act, prostitution laws, legal closing times and possible legal casinos. Meanwhile the Land Bridge 'megaproject' is gathering momentum as a flagship project for the new government.

 

Hams hostage update, new uniforms for Thai Airways and some recent complications for expats with their 90 day reporting.

 

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[Bobthegimp]

Sodomy, gambling and intoxication.   Should be great for Pattaya's image as family destination.  

[cdemundo]

I think casinos would/will be disastrous for Thailand.

I have been told by several Thai acquaintances that a lot of Thai people don't make even the simplest financial plan and have poor foresight with respect to financial matters.

My experience with Thai people, although limited, bears this out.

I think this would mean financial ruin for some Thais.

Same is true in the west I guess, for most the casino is just occasional diversion, tempered by financial reality, but some end up losing the house.

 

[VictorInBKK]

On 10/27/2023 at 6:08 AM, cdemundo said:

I think casinos would/will be disastrous for Thailand.

I have been told by several Thai acquaintances that a lot of Thai people don't make even the simplest financial plan and have poor foresight with respect to financial matters.

My experience with Thai people, although limited, bears this out.

I think this would mean financial ruin for some Thais.

Same is true in the west I guess, for most the casino is just occasional diversion, tempered by financial reality, but some end up losing the house.

 

Singapore don't allow their residents to even access the casino. Same policy for Thailand and problem solved. Lucrative business for Thailand.

[Deserted]

But many thais go off to the border and play in them in Poipet, its been that way for decades. Many thais go to work there too because of it. They might as well give into demand and profit from it. 

[quake]

3 hours ago, Deserted said:

But many thais go off to the border and play in them in Poipet, its been that way for decades. Many thais go to work there too because of it. They might as well give into demand and profit from it. 

 

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