Thailand's Casino Bill Faces Collapse Amid Public Outcry

Thailand's Casino Bill Faces Collapse Amid Public Outcry

Pictures courtesy of The Nation Thailand's contentious casino bill, proposing vast entertainment complexes, teeters near collapse as ministers scramble to address public dissatisfaction and political tension. Just ahead of the scheduled MPs' meeting on 9th July, the government appears poised to withdraw the Entertainment Complex Bill. On 3rd July, Chousak Sirinil, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, shared that a decision i…

The leadership crisis in Thailand is threatening the possibilities for its casino aspirations

Nothing is ever guaranteed. And for those who placed their chips on Thailand, the bet may not pay out. The current leadership crisis means that the PM may have to step down, paralyzing plans for the nation’s casino aspirations, as deadlock is the most likely outcome, according to an expert. Meanwhile, in the Philippines, tighter rules over the online gambling sector have operators and investors reeling, with proposed bans on e-wallets and other …