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Anutin tells Xi Thailand will not legalise casinos to boost economy

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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told Chinese President Xi Jinping that Thailand would not legalise casinos or use gambling to stimulate its economy. Anutin said his government had halted gambling legislation and would pursue other measures for economic growth; Xi praised his anti-gambling position, Anutin said.

The decision removes casino legalisation from Thailand’s stated economic plans, affecting operators considering the market.

End-of-day close Galaxy Entertainment Group (0027), HKD, to 16 December 2025
Story date17 September 202516 December 2025

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