Thai Prime Minister Padongdan Sinawa has faced severe criticism for his handling of the border conflict with Cambodia, sparking a domestic political crisis and casting serious uncertainty over his push for casino legalization.The conflict was triggered in May, when clashes broke out in a disputed b
As the Thai government pushes forward the "Entertainment Complex Act" to pave the way for the legalization of casinos, tourism representatives have voiced their concerns, urging the authorities to reconsider. They warn that hasty legislation amid the current political uncertainty could lead to socia
The controversial casino legalization bill in Thailand has been confirmed to be submitted to the parliament for voting on July 9, quickly becoming a political focus that shakes the core of the political arena.Parit Wacharasindhu, a spokesperson for the People's Party and a listed MP, publicly warned
Thai opposition MP Parit Wacharasindhu recently publicly criticized the government's policy of promoting the legalization of casinos, pointing out that the policy has serious issues in terms of economic logic, social risk control, and policy transparency. He questioned the government's proposed ent
Bo Bernhard, the Vice President for Economic Development at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is optimistic about the prospects of the gambling industry in Thailand. He believes that the Bangkok market has great potential and could even surpass Singapore in terms of tourist attraction and gamblin
In the latest round of trade offensives by President Trump, Thailand is prominently listed. The United States plans to impose punitive tariffs of up to 36% on Thai products, far above the global average of 16%, ranking 20th among the 185 trading partners of the United States and 10th in Asia.This mo
The Supreme Court of India recently accepted a petition concerning the Maharashtra Casino Act of 1976, a case seen as a potential reassessment of the state's gambling regulatory policies, possibly reigniting legal debates over the legalization of casinos.Case Review: After High Court Rejection, Peti
The Thai government has been active recently on the issue of legalizing casinos. On March 27, the Thai Cabinet passed the draft "Comprehensive Entertainment Center Act (including legal casinos)", planning to incorporate casinos into large entertainment complexes, with the casino area not exceeding 1
Developers are planning to put a casino in the Midlands as soon as it is legal to do so.Right now, the state is the only entity profiting from gaming through the lottery, State Rep Todd Rutherford says it’s time that changed:“This isn’t about gaming; this is simply about freedom. Right now, people p
The Thai government has finally taken the first step towards the legalization of casinos, officially announcing Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Phuket as the first cities to establish casinos, vowing to create world-class entertainment complexes to attract international capital and high-end touris
I. Legalization of Casinos in Thailand: A Long-Planned "Economic Gamble"In January 2025, Thai Prime Minister Pei Tongtan announced that the cabinet had approved the draft "Entertainment Venue Operation Law," officially starting the legalization of casinos. The core goal of this policy is to attract
On January 13, 2025, the Thai Cabinet deliberated and approved the draft of the "Comprehensive Entertainment Center Act" (including the legalization of casinos) submitted by the Ministry of Finance. The draft will then be submitted to the House for deliberation. Despite mixed opinions from the Thai
Georgia lawmakers are once again pushing for the legalization of sports betting and casino gambling, with a newly proposed resolution that could allow voters to decide on the matter in 2026. Senate Resolution 131 (SR 131), proposed by four Republican state senators, aims to amend the state constitut
Transport minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said the site has potential given its size and location.Thailand.- Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Thailand’s minister of transport, has said the Bangkok Port could be a viable site for an entertainment complex with a casino due to the size of its land, river view
According to a public opinion survey by the National Development and Management Institute, the vast majority of people oppose the government's proposed casino entertainment complex plan and the legalization of online gambling.When asked about the development of an entertainment center with casinos,
Thailand's Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat announced that the Ministry of Finance has begun discussions with the National Legislative Assembly on a draft proposal involving the establishment of an integrated entertainment resort, including a casino.Julapun expects the bill to be submitted