Thailand’s cabinet has approved the controversial Entertainment Complex Bill, clearing the first hurdle in the push to legalize casino resorts in the country. The move marks a significant step in a long-running debate over whether gambling should be permitted as part of broader tourism and economic development efforts. The proposed legislation now heads to parliament, […]
Casino Legalization
Protesters Rally Against Thai Casino Bill, Citing Religious and Social Concerns
Public backlash builds as demonstrators demand full withdrawal of casino legislation Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Bangkok this week to oppose a proposed bill that would pave the way for legal casinos in Thailand. The controversial legislation, pitched as a plan for new “entertainment complexes,” has sparked outrage among several civic and […]
