Parliament Considers Integrated Entertainment Complexes to Tackle Illegal Gambling

[webfact]

 
BANGKOK (NNT) - During a recent session of the House of Representatives, the special commission on the study of creating integrated entertainment complexes to address illegal gambling and stimulate the economy recommended that the government should collaborate with the private sector. 

 

It stressed the importance of public involvement and the legalization of specific gambling forms, such as Thai boxing.

 

The study concluded that these complexes could lower unemployment rates and curb illegal gambling, though they might also lead to potential negative effects like addiction and crime, possibly clashing with religious morals.

 

The debate in the House of Representatives saw divided opinions. Supporters believed it would curb illegal activities and boost the economy, while critics doubted its effectiveness in addressing illegal gambling.

 

The vote in the parliament was contentious but ultimately concluded with unanimous approval, tallying 253 votes in favor. The report will now be sent to the government for further evaluation.

 

by Naark Rojanasuvan

 

Source: NNT 2024-03-30

 

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[OneZero]

This issue seems to be like office meetings with repetitive studies & votes (recently all affirmative) that never end.  Just get on with it.    

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

During a recent session of the House of Representatives, the special commission on the study of creating integrated entertainment complexes to address illegal gambling and stimulate the economy recommended that the government should collaborate with the private sector. 

Something else for the RTP to get their sticky fingers into...

[cjinchiangrai]

Maybe they should just skip the whole thing?

[John Drake]

i.e. another mall.

[Will B Good]

On a positive note it does save the RTP sending out gofers round all the tiny bars spread all over the place......much easier to centralise, making tea money collection easier

[ignore it]

Wonder who is on the site planning committee and who owns the land?  

[VocalNeal]

Well, at least we would know where all the money goes🤔

[Mr Meeseeks]

The Chinese-Thai gangsters are back in control so no surprise they will try to open casinos. 

 

No money is enough for these people, it is their God.