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Thai House Committee to Study Legalisation of Casinos

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1 year ago

November 1, 2023

Niji Narayan

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The Thai House of Representatives has established a 60-member committee tasked with exploring the potential establishment of entertainment complexes with of casinos. The aim would be to address illegal gambling while boosting the economy.

The proposal to form the committee was submitted by members of parliament representing various political parties. The motion underwent deliberation during a House meeting chaired by House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha.

During the debate, United Thai Nation Party list MP Chatchawal emphasised the financial losses incurred due to Thai citizens travelling to neighbouring countries for gambling. He said he initially proposed the legalisation of casinos 30 years ago but had faced significant opposition.

Chatchawal proposed the establishment of at least five entertainment complexes with casinos across the country to create employment opportunities for Thai citizens. The committee has been given 90 days to fulfil its task.

Related Topics:illegal gambling Thai House of Representatives United Thai Nation Party list MP Chatchawal Wan Muhamad Noor Matha

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.