Thai assembly committee recommends casino legalisation

A parliamentary committee exploring the introduction of casino resorts in Thailand, submitted on Wednesday a report to the National Assembly, according to Bloomberg. The document is said to recommend the government issue a decree allowing “entertainment complexes” that include legal casinos, to be set up at a number of locations across the country.

The proposal comes as Thailand seeks to revive its tourism industry, as a way to spur economic revival following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The news outlet quoted Pichet Chuamuangphan, a lawmaker from the Pheu Thai Party, who is a vice chairman of the committee, saying: “We’re focused on attracting foreigners to step up tourism and draw more money out of their pockets.”

He reportedly added: “This will also stem the outflow of money from Thai gamblers and help the government collect hefty taxes for our economic security.”

Source: https://www.ggrasia.com/thai-assembly-committee-recommends-casino-legalisation/