Thailand’s Cabinet approved 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 racing, are allowed but casinos remain illegal in the Southeast Asian country
ByThe Associated Press
January 13, 2025, 4: 26 AM
BANGKOK — 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 racing, are allowed but casinos remain illegal in the Southeast Asian country.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra told reporters following the cabinet meeting the bill would also help attract more investments and solve issues of illegal gambling
“It will benefit society as a whole in the future,” Paetongtarn said. “This is part of the government’s policy to support sustainable tourism, or man-made destinations, which was addressed in Parliament.”
She said the Finance Ministry, which sponsored the bill, would later provide more details about t