Thailand Takes Step Toward Legalizing Casinos With Draft Bill

Thailand's decision to legalize casinos could be its big "ka-ching" moment, potentially transforming its tourism sector and unlocking economic benefits. Thailand is on its way to legalizing casinos, a ... Read More

Thailand Picks Anti-Casino Prime Minister: Gaming Bill at Risk

Thailand's new prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, is a strong opponent of casino legalization, putting the proposed Entertainment Complex Bill at risk. The draft bill aimed to introduce tightly ... Read More

Thailand closer to take gamble on casinos, unveils draft rules

Thailand's plan to legalise casinos can potentially boost the tourism sector's revenue by US$12 billion, according to a study Thailand is pressing ahead with plans to legalise casinos as it seeks to ... Read More

Thailand clears draft bill to legalise casinos: Know what will be allowed

Thailand's Cabinet approved a draft bill legalising casinos with the aim of boosting tourism and a sluggish economy. Some forms of gambling, such as betting on boxing and horse racing, are allowed but ... Read More

Thailand's cabinet approves draft law to legalise casinos and gambling

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her cabinet members attend a press conference in Bangkok BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's cabinet has approved a draft law that would legalise ... Read More

Commentary: Will Thailand's 'integrated entertainment complexes' become the new industry leader in Asia?

SINGAPORE: Macao, Genting Highlands, Singapore’s Marina Bay – could Bangkok be the next stop for casino-loving tourists? Nearly a year after Thailand’s current government came to power, it has made ... Read More

Thailand's Cabinet approves a draft bill to legalize casinos to boost tourism and economy

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's Cabinet approved on Monday a draft bill legalizing casinos with the aim of boosting tourism and a sluggish economy Some forms of gambling, such as betting on boxing and horse ... Read More

Thailand's cabinet shelves draft law for casinos

BANGKOK, July 8 (Reuters) - Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday withdrew a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes, citing the need for more time to engage with the public and create more ... Read More

Commentary: Japan's casino plan - and possibly Thailand's - threatens to dethrone Singapore's integrated resorts

SINGAPORE: Soon after the turn of the decade, Japan will start welcoming customers to its first casino in the western city of Osaka. The ¥‎1.08 trillion (US$7.9 billion) project backed by a consortium ... Read More

Thailand's cabinet approves draft law to legalise casinos and gambling

BANGKOK — Thailand's cabinet has approved a draft law that would legalise gambling and casinos, a move aimed at boosting tourism, jobs and investment, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on ... Read More

Thailand closer to take gamble on casinos, unveils draft rules

Thailand is pressing ahead with plans to legalise casinos as it seeks to burnish the country’s appeal as a tourism hotspot and draw billions of dollars in foreign investment and taxes. Draft rules to ... Read More