Cabradelmar Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 3 hours ago, brianthainess said: Who will pay for the construction, and who will own them ? china 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggo Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 3 hours ago, brianthainess said: Who will pay for the construction, and who will own them ? Take a look around, they are already here, colosseum on thepasset Road could be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 5 hours ago, webfact said: The aim is to attract a wealthier tourist demographic Isn't it always? But it's doomed to fail. Rich people have a lot of choice, and opening the floodgates by granting visa exempt entry to Chinese and Indian travelers will make many popular Thai tourist destinations too crowded to remain enjoyable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paul Henry Posted June 5 Popular Post Share Posted June 5 Welcome more crime bosses and undesireables. Casinos and crime go hand in hand. The Thai police have no idea how to control traffic let alone a casino. Corruption galore!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ironmike Posted June 5 Popular Post Share Posted June 5 Why do you all think Taksin is back in the land of corruption he's already rubbing his hands together 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wensiensheng Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 I feel sorry for the Thai people who lose money at the casinos. I guess it can be said that they would gamble and lose money anyway, but giving another avenue for that to happen seems irresponsible of the government. More noxious is the way that the government uses the fig leaf of “integrated resorts” to deflect from the gambling aspect. That may work in a well regulated environment like Singapore but in Thailand? Let’s just say that there will be a few bars rammed with hookers and the rest will resemble Macao prior to hand back to the Chinese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 ....did anyone tell the government that Casinos do actually have to pay out sometimes?? bob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 This was going to eventually going to happen! This too much greed and corruption in the leadership here not for it to happen. Always a wish a " Hub " as Thais like to call it. I'm sure it has been well thought out like the weed!🤑 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont confuse me Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 The loan sharks will be rubbing their hands together. Of course the Thais are world renown for their ability to manage their finances. Sit back and see what happens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 This government wants to close down the marijuana shops, good income for them now they wanna open up big casinos. Who’s gonna really own them? Where is the money gonna come from for building them? I think it’s a very bad idea and a lot of people are gonna lose a lot of money there I think they should keep this marijuana shops open That market, the gambling market is gonna be a losing for poor people who end up losing their money. They always wanted high-end Tourist. Really TIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 With a high speed rail link from China to Bkk...let the party start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest5829 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 I might get shot for suggesting this from C.M. but, how about tiring this idea to developing those second tier Thai cities where further tourism development is being promoted. Yep, I’m suggesting not having a placement in C.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 As we say in the trade....."Rien na va plus Messieurs et Dames"😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Thailand Moves to Legalise Casinos in Tourism Boost Yep The hub is getting bigger And all for the money. The downside is that the Natives are addictive Gamblers that will result in massive Family Problems /Debts. Not to forget That the LoanSharks will have a Ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysoul Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 If Thais are let in it will create much much more damage than flower buds and e-cigarettes. Another proof that nobody cares about a healthy population but cares about rich becoming richer. Sad but it's common to many places that are on what's left of our planet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzique Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 (edited) 6 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand is not alone in this venture. Recently, the United Arab Emirates set up a framework for legal gaming, with Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah leading the charge. Of course. Thailand and UAE are like 2 peas in a pod. One is a country full of rich oil sheiks with luxury hotels and entertainment. With 2 major airline hubs with the best airlines in the World based there. Where you are welcomed with a big smile and warm handshake as you leave the plane. Where thieves have their hands cut off. The other is a second rate has been tourist location that has been drained of investment. Hub to a slightly above average airline with a slow and painful Airport immigration process. Where everyone will try to scam you from the moment you leave the plane. Where thieves end up running the country. Edited June 5 by Muzzique 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surasak Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 4 hours ago, JackSinclair said: The casino rumour again? What about the horse racetrack outside Pattaya and the monorail from Bangkok to Pattaya? The government winnings should take care of that in a very short time, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 And will this help the mom and pop shops etc it is them that need help along with people in Issan, let me guess where the Casinks will be, on the borders, Phuket, Pattaya, Bangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 5 hours ago, brianthainess said: Who will pay for the construction, and who will own them ? Thaksin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboy2 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 (edited) 6 hours ago, stoner said: i hope they have a smoking section for cannabis. I do believe, you would be able to do a line of Charlie off the finest ladies butt cheeks in town. Oh wait, forgot, did that last month. Ps Skin up. Edited June 5 by rocketboy2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 there goes the neighborhood.....and thais think they have debt now....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGats Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Recriminalise cannabis while legalising casinos. More undesirable crowds, less fun. I don't like the way things are going. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 5 hours ago, brianthainess said: Who will pay for the construction, and who will own them ? China-watres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 A dangerous troll post has been removed as it was in violation of our Community Standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airwolf Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 who in their right mind would invest in this business model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Just recently they were whining that they were getting TOO many tourists ! Then they decided to add an additional 300 baht to every plane ticket to generate another 12 billion. (Which was originally supposed to be a tax to cover "unpaid" hospital bills that foreigners supposedly ducked out on. However, based on THEIR numbers it would have only taken a 10 baht per ticket surcharge to recoup that money so they jacked it up to 300 baht - but won't use the additional 11.6 billion to offer any kind of health care for those tourists of course.) And just recently they said they were going to crack down on foreigners opening bank accounts after they caught a couple (Chinese) scammers that had billions in different bank accounts related to different phone/boiler room scams. And now they want to legalize gambling - so the poor can get poorer and the criminals will think they've died and gone to money-laundering heaven ! Gee, I wonder which nation has been pressuring Thailand to change their stance on gambling ? Which nation has been drawing Thailand deeper and deeper into debt by financing expensive projects like highways and high-speed trainlines. Which nation did a criminal former PM sneak off too when his attempt to bribe a judge backfired and he had to get out of the country in a hurry. The same former PM who returned, got the VIP treatment from the current gov't (that he supposedly pulls the strings on) and now that gov't suddenly wants to allow gambling ? Because it sure didn't before when that same person was the actual PM. I wonder what has changed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it is what it is Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 2 hours ago, crazykopite said: I thought gambling was illegal or is it only when it suits the government maybe after a year like all the weed shops change there mind and close the casino down when you've been here longer you'll realise legality is subjective, and often abstract, with enforcement selective at best or non-existent at worst. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Wonderful idea. You can call the areas of these casinos Gangster Land. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norsurin Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 4 hours ago, Gottfrid said: Yeah, this will make a lot of money from gambling to fill the coffers. Unfortunately Thai´s are gambling crazy, so it will also result in many families losing all they own. But, I am sure they will have another 10k baht handout when that happens. The winners, will be us, that will se our money getting stronger against the baht, and we get more for our cash in lovely and beautiful Thailand. 🙂 I lived in surin before..near the border to cambodia.Crazy numbers of thais crossing the border everyday.People loose their homes and more.After go borrow money from loansharks and their life get worse. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parallelman Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Another smack in the face Buddha's teachings..though I suppose a small shrine will be built on the properties which monks can regularly visit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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