Open a casino in Thailand
Solve illegal gambling, tax government, or risk increasing gamblers
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30 Jun 2022 17:54
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committee
Prepare to propose to the meeting
Cabinet considers opening 5 casinos, distributed in all regions
Along with enacting a law banning service users under 20 years old to prevent new gamblers
Open the study of the Singapore casino model suitable for Thailand
hoping to attract foreign tourists
Create a new experience to increase income into the country.
Fearing that the role of the state is not transparent
Propose foreign professional companies to invest in long-term management
Ready to propose a way to share profits to heal people who are affected.
On June 29, the Extraordinary Commission considered studying the opening of a comprehensive entertainment facility.
(Entertainment Complex) that prepares to summarize the results of the study for the Cabinet to consider according to the guidelines for opening legal casinos
to generate income from taxation
and prepare to propose to set up a casino
Scattered across all regions, including five, despite opposition from opposing groups.
If the Cabinet approves to open a casino in Thailand
Singapore casino model that should be studied
“From research on casino management models
suitable for Thai society
Comparative data from casinos around the world are used.
found that Singapore's casino model
is most suitable
both the form of internal space management to be a shopping mall
Tourist attractions, hotels, museums and restaurants, with the most obvious form of rewards paid to the government sector,” Asst.
College of Social Innovation
Rangsit University
Discuss the results of an academic study on the Singapore casino model.
In the past, Thailand has earned income from tourism which is the main industry.
And after the Covid-19 epidemic has subsided, competition is expected to increase. The presence of casinos will be another incentive for more foreign tourists to come in. For example, Singapore's government is open to foreign companies that have Proficiency comes in to manage the casino.
causing the number of tourists in 2009 – 2010 to increase by more than 40-50 percent
If Thailand has a casino
The important thing is to manage it so that it doesn't have a negative impact on society.
by having to allow experienced multinational companies to manage
because it requires a huge investment
And Thai tourist attractions have enough potential to attract foreign tourists.
Because there are beautiful natural attractions.
But the important thing is the role of the government.
Must enact a law to control the age of those who use the service should not be less than 21 years and check the financial status of the users before every time
in order not to cause problems later
The state must create transparency and accountability for the public.
casino opening
The important thing that the government must take into account is
Clarity can be monitored financially.
"Asst. Prof. Dr. Rattaphong" reiterated this issue that
The problem of illegal gambling in Thailand is caused by corruption of some officials.
So if the casino is open
Citizens must be able to check the financial path.
to prevent potential corruption
“In the past, Thai society had problems with the patronage system.
Kickbacks have been secretly given to bureaucrats and politicians.
causing people to not trust the work of officials
Especially if opening a casino is legal.
Financing Paths and Casino Concessions
must be clearly disclosed
does not cause a claim for benefits
and affect the confidence of the people in the officials.”
In addition to the profits that casino operators have to pay to the government.
There must be a system of profit sharing back to society through youth development activities.
as well as supporting organizations that help those affected by casino openings. Singapore, for example, shares 1.5 percent of its profits with agencies that oversee the impact of casinos.
and as a remedy for affected families
Proposed approach to building a casino in Thailand
From the latest meeting on 29 June, the Extraordinary Commission considered studying the opening of a comprehensive entertainment facility.
(Entertainment Complex), which studies the impact of the possibility of opening a casino in Thailand, with "Pichet Chuamuangphan", the second vice-president of the commission, providing information that prepares to submit a study to the government to consider opening an entertainment venue. one-stop
to be open to all forms of gambling
both local gambling
internationally and online
By selecting 5 casino construction sites, namely 1. Chiang Rai or Chiang Mai 2. Pattaya, Chonburi 3. Phuket, Phang Nga or Krabi 4. Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen 5. Bangkok or its vicinities
In terms of age limitation of those who use the service, they must be 20 years old or older. General individuals must show their financial status before using the service.
and prohibiting government officials to use the service
unless there is a license
If this kind of entertainment can be opened
Believe that it can reduce the problem of illegal gambling.
And the state can collect large amounts of taxes.
Setting up the committee
To study the opening of this casino
The goal is to attract foreign tourists.
After about 1 month, a summary report will be sent to the government for consideration.
and proposed to the House of Representatives for consideration by November
and is believed to be considered to be completed in this government
For the process of considering opening a casino in Thailand
Still have to go through several stages of study.
If considered, it is found that there are more harm than good.
may have to cancel the project
and find other approaches that have a less broad impact
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