An Uncertain Future Awaits Thailand's Casinos
Highlights
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Thailand’s casinos face a massive blow as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been dismissed from the country’s Constitutional Court.
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Political parties have shown a strong opposition to regulating the sector, despite its potential to drive economic growth.
The Prime Minister and her father, Thaskin, have advocated for Thailand Casinos, citing their positive impact on economic growth. The draft bill was removed following a decisive phone call by Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The leakage of this decisive phone call has led to political turmoil.
Since its inception last year, the Entertainment Complex bill has been widely opposed despite the multiple demonstrations outside Government House in Bangkok.
Parit Wacharasindhu, the MP of the People’s Party, has accused the ruling coalition of drafting a bill that undermines the importance of public opinion and the proper regulatory framework.
Head of gaming consultancy B.Global, Brendan Bussmann, shared his viewpoint on legalising Thailand casinos. He states that, considering the history of political turmoil, the resurrection of the casino bill will not happen anytime soon
Since its inception last year, the Entertainment Complex bill has been widely opposed despite the multiple demonstrations outside Government House in Bangkok.
Parit Wacharasindhu, the MP of the People’s Party, has accused the ruling coalition of drafting a bill that undermines the importance of public opinion and the proper regulatory framework.
Head of gaming consultancy B.Global, Brendan Bussmann, shared his viewpoint on legalising Thailand casinos. He states that, considering the history of political turmoil, the resurrection of the casino bill will not happen anytime soon