Legal casinos for Thailand?
The idea of legalising casinos in Thailand, an issue debated for decades, came back to life recently. A group of 12 members of the National Reform Council (NRC) proposed that the country follow the lead of its neighbours Myanmar, Cambodia and Malaysia and begin with a legal casino in Pattaya.
As usual, the arguments were economic: casinos would draw tourists, create jobs and generate vast amounts of revenue for the government, taking it away from casinos in neighbouring countries and from the thriving network of underground casinos inside Thailand itself.
The idea seemed to die even before gambling opponents could point out the social problems that inevitably accompany legalised gambling. NRC chairman Thienchay Kiranandana said his body was not going to consider the gambling issue.
Yesterday, however, it was back in the news in a big way when National police chief Somyot Poompunmuang came out in support of legalised gambling – with strict conditions.
Here is an excerpt from today's story in the Bangkok Post
Legal casinos for Thailand?The idea of legalising casinos in Thailand, an issue debated for decades, came back to life recently. A group of 12 members of the National Reform Council (NRC) proposed that the country follow the lead of its neighbours Myanmar, Cambodia and Malaysia and begin with a legal casino in Pattaya. As usual, the arguments were economic: casinos would draw tourists, create jobs and generate vast amounts of revenue for the government, taking it away from casinos in neighbouring countries and from the thriving network of underground casinos inside Thailand itself. The idea seemed to die even before gambling opponents could point out the social problems that inevitably accompany legalised gambling. NRC chairman Thienchay Kiranandana said his body was not going to consider the gambling issue. Yesterday, however, it was back in the news in a big way when National police chief Somyot Poompunmuang came out in support of legalised gambling – with strict conditions. Here is an excerpt from today's story in the Bangkok Post
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