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While talk of legalizing casinos in Thailand garnered major traction over the past 12 months, it looks like these plans are doomed after the removal of the country’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Friday. She was a big driver of the plan that was projected to generate up to US$9bn in annual revenue if pushed through.
a court ruled that what she said during the conversation was an ethical violation
Shinawatra’s woes began after a leaked conversation with former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen regarding ongoing border conflict, which led to her suspension. After a court ruled that what she said during the conversation was an ethical violation she was relieved of her role.
Chaikasem Nitisiri is one of the frontrunners to replace Shinawatra, although his nomination might not become a reality due to a criminal court ruling due on September 9 about another former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Next on the shortlist is Anutin Charnvirakul from the Bhumjaithai Party, who has been vocal about his opposition to the Entertainment Complex Bill that would allow integrated resorts. This proposal received approval on January from the Cabinet and was set for a House vote before the most recent PM scandal broke in June and the bill was withdrawn in July.
The idea was to have casinos in major cities like Phuket, Bangkok, and Chiang Mai, with safeguards to prevent locals from gambling excessively.
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