Casino Committee in Thailand Ready To Present Findings on Suitability

July 27, 2022 Thailand Crime & Legal Industry Updates

Efforts to introduce legal casinos in Thailand continue to progress. The government committee that is leading the charge is wrapping up its investigation and should turn over its findings before the end of the week.

Throughout the process, Thailand has determined that it could support as many as five integrated resorts (IR). The country’s House of Representatives took the initiative to explore the possibility, creating a committee of 60 representatives in June.

That committee includes 15 representatives from the Thai cabinet and 45 members of different political parties. Now that it has approved the final draft of the proposal, the group will forward its recommendations to the House speaker, Chuan Leekpai, this week.

Across 24 separate meetings, the committee explored every angle of legalized casinos. They devised a plan to create economic development in depressed areas that offer strategic access to international travel.

In addition, the proposal will lay out the tax obligations of the industry, as well as investment and operator requirements. There will also be guidelines to combat potential money laundering and responsible gambling.