The Long Road To Casino Gambling In Thailand
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The Journey Toward Legalizing Casino Gambling in Thailand
Summary
Thailand has long grappled with legalizing gambling, but progress seems closer than ever.Article
For years, Thailand has debated the legalization of casino gambling. On a recent weekly talk show, the Prime Minister expressed hope that if the current administration stays in power for the next four years, a casino might finally open in Thailand.
Discussions about establishing a casino have been ongoing since 1997, initially supported by the then-Interior Minister, though with little headway.
By 2000, the idea gained traction when Bangkok’s mayor proposed casinos in Bangkok, Pattaya, or Phuket. In 2002, the Thai government even commissioned Chulalongkorn University to study the feasibility, yet no substantial action followed.
In 2003, the Tourism and Sports Minister failed to persuade the public that a Pattaya casino would boost tourism. Later that year, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra suggested building an entertainment complex with a casino in Chon Buri (Pattaya), but the initiative stalled.
Public opposition resurfaced during hearings in 2005, continuing to block progress. However, in March 2008, current Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej committed to legalizing gambling within his term.
The path to opening a casino in Thailand remains challenging. Prime Minister Samak faces the task of convincing the Thai public that legalized gambling can benefit the nation by funding educational programs and improving tourism.
Critics argue that legalized gambling could harm Thai youth, and there are concerns about managing opposition. With new leadership and the previous Prime Minister back in Bangkok, this chapter in Thailand’s gambling saga could conclude positively.
Prime Minister Samak also aims to curb illegal gambling by offering legal alternatives catering to affluent tourists, all while balancing local interests.
Should he succeed in rallying support for legalization, expect lively discussions on corruption to surface in the media. As Mr. Samak rolls the dice on this issue, he’ll need all the luck he can muster.
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