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Thailand postpones Entertainment Complex Bill debate amid US trade concerns

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Thailand’s government postponed parliament’s planned consideration of the Entertainment Complex Bill, which includes casino provisions, amid concerns over US trade measures. The government said it was not withdrawing the bill, but would prioritise responding to the trade situation and the earthquake’s aftermath.

The delay leaves the proposed casino framework’s parliamentary timetable uncertain for operators and investors.

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Thai critics question government casino poll as entertainment complex bill advances

Critics questioned the credibility of a Thai government poll on the proposed entertainment complex scheme, which included casinos. Former election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn said the Fiscal Policy Office survey’s near-identical support levels across eight topics undermined confidence in its results; the cabinet approved the bill on 27 March, and it was expected to face scrutiny by 9 April.

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