Palang Pracharath Rejects Pheu Thai Government's Casino Proposal

[webfact]

Prawit Wongsuwan. File photo courtesy: Thai Rath

 

The Palang Pracharath Party, led by former Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, has firmly opposed the Pheu Thai-led government's proposal to develop casinos as part of entertainment complex projects across Thailand.

 

Chaiwut Thanakhamanusorn, Deputy Leader of Palang Pracharath, announced today that the party's executive board disagrees with the planned construction of billion-baht entertainment complexes that would legally include casinos in major tourist destinations such as Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai.

Chaiwut voiced concerns that these government-endorsed casinos could lead people into gambling addictions and financial distress, impacting households and potentially spurring gambling-related crimes. He noted that up to 90% of profits from such entertainment complexes are expected to be driven by casino operations.

 

The opposition party also raised suspicions about the potential for individuals associated with Pheu Thai, as linked to the de facto party boss Thaksin Shinawatra, who is the father of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, benefiting financially from these ventures.

 

Palang Pracharath continues to stand against what they perceive as a misguided approach to boosting tourism and economic growth, repported Thai Newsroom.

 

-- 2025-01-28

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

Never in a million years did I think that I would agree to anything that Prawit said.

However, I now stand corrected.

(I do realise that this is a ploy for him to try and get some of the backhanders, nonetheless.....)

[JoePai]

Not a picture to see whilst eating breakfast 

[lordgrinz]

Oh Devil, please take this bloated pig, his soul is now yours to torture as you please. May he reside in Hell for all eternity.

[connda]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Chaiwut voiced concerns that these government-endorsed casinos could lead people into gambling addictions and financial distress, impacting households and potentially spurring gambling-related crimes. He noted that up to 90% of profits from such entertainment complexes are expected to be driven by casino operations.

Even after they are built, the RTP will be busting people left and right for betting peanuts on rural village cock-fights in the name of saving people from themselves. 
But?
Monopolized casinos run by the wealthy friends of those in high places are perfectly fine! 

Sorry - doesn't not compute.  🤖

[Gottfrid]

As I always said! This guy can´t ever do anything right.

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

The Palang Pracharath Party, led by former Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, has firmly opposed the Pheu Thai-led government's proposal to develop casinos as part of entertainment complex projects across Thailand.

Revenge is best served cold...

[lordgrinz]

2 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

As I always said! This guy can´t ever do anything right.

 

He's pointing at you, Prawit on the other hand is showing a gun sign, which is what I would expect from that viscous pig of a man.

[MalcolmB]

What do we have here?

 

[Gottfrid]

10 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

 

He's pointing at you, Prawit on the other hand is showing a gun sign, which is what I would expect from that viscous pig of a man.

Agree! I told you. The guy can´t do anything right!

[billd766]

Who woke him up?

 

He is just another part of Thai history that is much better not seen or heard of ever again.

[Jumbo1968]

Why does Thailand want to attract more tourists as the infrastructure can’t cope with the current influx of tourists.

[Snackbar]

Expect nothing less from an opponent 

[Mr Meeseeks]

Good.

 

Thailand 1 - 0 Dirty Chinese Gangsters

[crazykopite]

Gambling is illegal in Thailand if they allow a casino to be built then surely they must change the gambling regulations there is no difference in gambling in a casino be it on the tables or slot machines than people gambling on a football match !