Any future attempts to legalize casino gaming in Thailand will require public approval by way of a referendum according to recommendations put forward by the country’s Senate.
A special Senate committee chaired by Senator Dr Veerapun Suvannamai this week formally rejected the former government’s draft Entertainment Complex Bill this week, citing concerns around social impact, economic disruption and national security. Specifically, the committee deemed that the bill could result in long-term harm such as increased vulnerability to money laundering and an erosion of public trust, according to a report by the Bangkok Post.
