A Casino In Samui?

[Major Major]

I have been told by various people that the island opposite the very top of Chaweng beach (near Papillon) namely Matlaing Island, I think, has been bought by or on behalf of Mr Thaksin and is earmarked for a casino, can anyone confirm this? I believe casinos are illegal here, but if it is Thaksin's island...

[snoophound]

Jeez what a mess that would be.

Access would be impossible and it would be an ecological disaster on that island.

I hope its just a rumour.

It was my understanding the GOVT wanted Pattaya as home to the casino,and quite a bit of activity (ie:prop purchasing )near its proposed site has been happening.

Pattaya makes more sense....much easier for the Thai community to get to it.

I have been told by various people that the island opposite the very top of Chaweng beach (near Papillon) namely Matlaing Island, I think, has been bought by or on behalf of Mr Thaksin and is earmarked for a casino, can anyone confirm this? I believe casinos are illegal here, but if it is Thaksin's island...

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[SEAtramp]

This would not suprise me. Thailand is on the verge of legalising casinos in Thailand. This time last year the House of Representatives voted overwhelming in favor of legalizing casinos.

Thaskin is not slow when it comes to capitalising on get quick rich ventures.

[Khun Jean]

Don't worry that a casino will do damage to the island. That is already been done without it. With the current direct flights from Hong Kong it will attract even more tourist from there. So the money involved will be enormous.

Ravisher will be pleased, a casino near samui.

For the thai ambling people, well if they can not control their gambling habit it is only a quicker way to loose money than they are doing now, nothing lost really.

See it on the positive side.

Time to open a pawn shop.

Edited May 6, 2005 by Khun Jean