Thailand may soon have a new legal attraction to draw tourists from around the world, including India, while bringing in billions in foreign investment and tax revenue. An overwhelming majority of respondents in a public hearing has backed Thailand’s plan to legalise casinos, with the government signalling it is open to incorporating suggestions to ease the high entry barrier for locals. The move is aimed at generating jobs, boosting state revenue, and regulating the country’s extensive underground gambling industry.
Around 80% of participants in the public hearing supported the draft bill that would allow casinos to operate within large entertainment complexes. More than 70,000 people submitted opinions and recommendations during…
