Online public hearing underway for Thailand's Entertainment Complex Bill. The OCS is gathering feedback on the proposed legislation, including the controversial inclusion of casinos.
Thailand's Office of Council of State (OCS) has launched an online public hearing for the proposed Entertainment Complex Bill, providing a platform for citizens and stakeholders to voice their opinions and contribute to the legislative process.
"Even though the OCS has amended some points in the bill, it has added some minor technicalities, such as the specification that only 10% of an entertainment venue will be a casino," Atavit Suwanpakdee, chairman of an advisory board to the Industry Minister said.
This comes as the OCS completed its amendment on the bill, which allows casinos within integrated resorts to be built in Thailand. The government argues that this bill will increase revenue. The bill outlines specific regulations regarding the size and operation of these complexes, including stipulations about the proportion of space allocated to casinos. However, some details remain unclear, prompting calls for further clarification and discussion.
"Writing the law like this [can be difficult as it can create social problems]," Atavit added.
The hearing, which runs from February 15th to March 1st, allows individuals and organizations to submit feedback on the bill before it progresses further. This online format encourages broad participation and aims to capture diverse perspectives on the potential impacts of the legislation.
Participants can submit comments and voice concerns about all aspects of the legislation, including the potential economic and social impacts of entertainment complexes featuring casinos. The OCS will review this feedback and use it to refine the bill before finalization.
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