Thailand prime minister defends proposed casino complexes
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra defended the proposed entertainment complexes, saying they would use private and foreign capital and include tightly regulated gaming facilities. She said the plans would include security measures and background checks; a Stop Gambling Foundation official warned that casinos could enable money laundering. The bill’s first reading was postponed to the legislative session due to start in July.
The proposal’s safeguards and legislative timing affect operators and investors assessing a possible regulated casino market in Thailand.