Government seeks to win over sceptical public with vow to curb laundering and other risks
PUBLISHED : 4 Jun 2025 at 21: 42
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Protesters rally against the government’s casino and entertainment complex bill outside Government House in Bangkok on March 27. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)
Thailand plans to record and monitor financial transactions of visitors to casinos to deter money laundering, officials said on Wednesday, as the government sought to win over opponents of a bill to legalise gambling venues as part of new integrated resorts.
The country will enforce rules for responsible gaming, including a ban on casino advertising and denial of entry for individuals deemed to carry “financial risks”, said Suksit Srichomkhwan, deputy secretary-general to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Thailand’s gaming regulations will be modelled on those of Singapore, Japan and the United Arab Emirates, which limi
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