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Thailand retains proposed $1.5 million casino entry condition for locals

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Thailand’s government is continuing to consider a proposed requirement that Thai nationals hold at least $1.5 million in six-month fixed deposits to enter casinos planned for entertainment complexes. Industry representatives have described the condition as a deal breaker, while the proposal remains under debate; the source reports no final decision.

The proposed wealth threshold could restrict local access to future casinos and affect plans for Thailand’s entertainment complexes.

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