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Thailand proposes tax records and THB5,000 levy for casino entry

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Thailand has proposed requiring proof of three consecutive years of paid income tax and a THB5,000 entry levy for Thai nationals under its draft casino legislation. The draft removes an earlier THB50 million deposit requirement, while licensing criteria and the selection process remain unresolved, analyst Paul Crosio said.

The proposed entry conditions and open licensing questions affect operators assessing entry into Thailand’s casino market.

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Story date28 January 202528 April 2025

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