Thailand weighs AEC lottery
Thailand is considering the possibility of launching an AEC lottery, with revenue possibly going to helping disaster-hit member countries, according to Thai media.
The regional lottery will have jackpot prizes like lotteries in western countries and the tickets will be sold in all Asean Economic Community member countries, said Apirat Kongsompong, chairman of the...
"We will explore the types of lotteries currently sold in Asean and the possibility of cooperating with our neighbours to launch a regional lottery like in Europe. "The proceeds may be used to help member...
"The proceeds may be used to help member countries when disasters strike," he said.
The GLO will also prepare new products, especially online lottery, which will require law amendments.
The office is considering changes to its 1974 law to make it in line with the orders issued under Section 44 of the 2014 interim charter by the junta's chief to solve the overpriced lottery problem.
Possible changes are more discounts for vendors, a new proportion of revenue contributions to state coffers and overcharging penalties, he said.
Possible changes are more discounts for vendors, a new proportion of revenue contributions to state coffers and overcharging penalties, he said.
Possible changes are more discounts for vendors, a new proportion of revenue contributions to state coffers and overcharging penalties, he said.
Under the existing law, middlemen are not punished for the offence.
The amendments will be tabled for cabinet consideration over the next 2-3 months, Lt Gen Apirat said.