Thailand government advances casino complex bill to 9 July reading
Thailand’s government is advancing a bill that would allow casino operations within entertainment complexes, with a first parliamentary reading scheduled for 9 July. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said the coalition had enough support to proceed, while Bhumjaithai and Prachachart have indicated opposition; critics cited missing feasibility studies and safeguards on gambling addiction and money laundering.
The bill’s parliamentary progress could determine whether casino operations enter Thailand’s proposed entertainment-complex framework.