Thailand Moves to Legalize Casinos, Attract Indians to Gamble Millions

Aug 5, 2024, 02:05 PM

Thailand is moving forward with plans to legalize casinos as part of a strategy to enhance its appeal as a tourism destination. The government has published draft rules for integrated resorts (IRs) for public comment, following near-unanimous support for the initiative. The goal is to open entertainment complexes with casinos within two years, aiming to attract high-yielding visitors and boost tourism. Indians may get a new attraction to gamble millions.