Thailand’s ruling party Pheu Thai and its coalition partner Bhumjaithai are expected to maintain their alliance for the remaining two years of the government’s current term, but the fate of Pheu Thai’s casino legislation may well rest on whether the party is successful in earning another term.
The government, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, recently postponed parliamentary debate on the Entertainment Complex Bill until at least the next session, which starts on 2 July. The official line was that there were more pressing issues to discuss in the meantime, such as the response to US-imposed tariffs and the aftermath of the 28 March earthquake, although many believe that growing anti-casino sentiment may have influenced the delay.
