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Tourism operators tepid on casino scheme

Tourism operators are not opposed to legalising casino complexes here, but are concerned the benefits might be concentrated among certain interest groups.

Operators in Phuket believe this business should be located in second-tier provinces rather than major destinations.

The House of Representatives this week agreed to establish a 60-member committee to study the potential of opening entertainment complexes that include casinos.

Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents, said casino complexes operate in most of Thailand’s…

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