Thailand to Explore Integrated Resorts to Spur Post Covid-19 Economy

Thailand might become the next country to embrace the integrated resort (IR) market. Its Parliament is reportedly soon to investigate whether casino gaming could be introduced to the country.

Last week, Thailand’s Parliament showed overwhelming support for the idea of exploring a potential IR market.

Almost all legislators voted to move the idea forward, according to The Bangkok Post. Now, the House of Representatives will create a committee to investigate whether IRs could be supported.

This isn’t the first time Thailand, with a population of around 70 million, has brought up the subject of legal casino gambling. The country has, for years, fought underground gambling, and in 2017, broached the subject once again.

That was the first time in recent history that the idea was openly considered, although it was discussed often behind closed doors.

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The committee will be made of 60 individuals. Fifteen of those will be cabinet representatives, and the remainder will be lawmakers from different political parties, according to The Bangkok Post.

The goal of the group will be to discuss the legal and moral implications of casino gambling, as well as the potential economic impact it could have on the country.

Source: https://www.casino.org/news/thailand-prepared-to-consider-introduction-of-integrated-resorts/