Thai Private Sectors Support Legalizing Casinos in Thailand to Boost the Economy

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National—On March 24th, Mr. Chris Cherdsuriya, Chief Advisor to the Executive Board of Honor Group, a Pattaya-based real estate and hotel operator, publicly revealed his support for legalizing casinos in Thailand as a part of entertainment complexes including various activities and services.

Previously, the Thai standing committee considered opening a full-service entertainment complex aimed at tackling illegal gambling and boosting the national economy. If the parliament approves the draft, it will be forwarded to the Thai Cabinet for consideration following procedures.

 

The legalization proposal was for casino-designated zones in entertainment complexes that were within 100 kilometers of Don Mueang Airport, Suvarnabhumi Airport, and U-tapao Airport, in 17 provinces in central and east Thailand, 22 provinces in main tourist attractions, and 22 provinces on the Thai border, according to Thai national media.

 

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-03-26

 

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[stoner]

this is a fantastic idea with the amount of debt thai are holding.

[Gottfrid]

Not saying that I am against the legalizing of gambling. Just wonder how you tackle illegal gambling, by making it legal. That´s not tackle. It´s called giving in to the pressure. 

[Sigmund]

Great idea now there will be even more broke falangs on the streets unable to pay for their hotel bill.

[jacko45k]

20 minutes ago, Sigmund said:

Great idea now there will be even more broke falangs on the streets unable to pay for their hotel bill.

Where did the 800,000 go?

[SABloke]

23 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Not saying that I am against the legalizing of gambling. Just wonder how you tackle illegal gambling, by making it legal. That´s not tackle. It´s called giving in to the pressure. 

 

Well, they don't want to tackle gambling. They want a piece of the pie - legal gambling = increase tax revenue. The people in Thailand will continue to gamble whether it's legal or not. However, legal gambling can be a cash cow for the government and "safer" for gamblers etc.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. Chris Cherdsuriya, Chief Advisor to the Executive Board of Honor Group, a Pattaya-based real estate and hotel operator, publicly revealed his support for legalizing casinos in Thailand as a part of entertainment complexes including various activities and services.

One can only imagine... rooms upstairs?

[dinsdale]

Make no mistake. These places will be packed with Chinese.

[Photoguy21]

With gambling comes crime and gangland activity. Not a good idea, there are enough crazy people around without adding to the number.

[nobodysfriend]

Casino's ..why not ?

 

 

Srettha will build them , the RTP mafia will control them ... TAT will be happy , millions will bring in billions ...

What could go wrong ?

 

 

 

 

[Srikcir]

Even Legal Gambling is traditionally a real opportunity for money laundering all that cash. Government needs first solid oversight to monitor and apprehend siphoning of cash in casinos. Easiest to get assistance from nations nearby that offer casino gambling. If you go with "Thianess", you'll just add more corruption. 

[jcmj]

Been hearing this for years. Won’t believe it until it happens. Wouldn’t surprise me, but I’m not holding my breath either. 

[Photoguy21]

23 hours ago, nobodysfriend said:

Casino's ..why not ?

 

 

Srettha will build them , the RTP mafia will control them ... TAT will be happy , millions will bring in billions ...

What could go wrong ?

 

 

 

 

Chinese mafia will control them just like they do at the Thai Cambodian customs point.

[Sigmund]

On 3/26/2024 at 2:19 AM, jacko45k said:

Where did the 800,000 go?

To all the hookers or drug dealers maybe ?

[lordgrinz]

Casinos, where the poor go to get poorer.