Thailand could become Asia’s next emerging casino hub after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha confirmed he would consider the controversial measure in a bid to curb a growing number of illegal gambling dens.
The Bangkok Post reports that Prayut is said to be open to holding public discussions on the pros and cons of legalizing gambling despite being opposed to the idea himself.
In particular, the Prime Minister is concerned that Thailand’s most recent COVID-19 outbreak has been largely attributed to illegal gambling dens, with Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesman for the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), confirming Friday that Prayut was ready to discuss the idea. Prayut is Chairman of the CCSA.
According to Visanuyothin, the key question for Prayut is whether gambling can be considered morally acceptable by the majority of Thais.
The issue of casino development…
