Pol Gen Somyot said that one month before his mandatory retirement at the end of September, he will call the media to declare his support for the proposed legalisation of casinos, and launch a personal website to gauge public opinion.
Pol Gen Somyot said Thailand has all it takes to run casinos – good food and tourist attractions, and advanced entertainment and shopping complexes.
He has also addressed concerns about the impact of gambling addiction and possible gambling-related crimes. Pol Gen Somyot said a database of gamblers would be set up with all people entering casinos being photographed and registered.
Taxes from casinos could be spent on education and social affairs, he said, adding he is not intimidated by opposition from civic groups campaigning against gambling and vice. Without legalised casinos, illegal gambling is rampant, he said.
Pro-casino NRC member Anan Watcharothai said Wednesday he would continue to push ahead with the idea as long as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and NRC chairman Thienchay Kiranandana do not put the brakes on it. The prime minister says the government has no stance on the issue and the public should decide.
Pol Gen Somyot said that one month before his mandatory retirement at the end of September, he will call the media to declare his support for the proposed legalisation of casinos, and launch a personal website to gauge public opinion. Pol Gen Somyot said Thailand has all it takes to run casinos – good food and tourist attractions, and advanced entertainment and shopping complexes. He has also addressed concerns about the impact of gambling addiction and possible gambling-related crimes. Pol Gen Somyot said a database of gamblers would be set up with all people entering casinos being photographed and registered. Taxes from casinos could be spent on education and social affairs, he said, adding he is not intimidated by opposition from civic groups campaigning against gambling and vice. Without legalised casinos, illegal gambling is rampant, he said. Pro-casino NRC member Anan Watcharothai said Wednesday he would continue to push ahead with the idea as long as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and NRC chairman Thienchay Kiranandana do not put the brakes on it. The prime minister says the government has no stance on the issue and the public should decide.
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