Gambling is mostly banned in Thailand apart from state-controlled horse racing, the lottery and on some sports but successive governments have pressed the case for allowing casinos to draw in more foreign visitors and create more jobs and state revenue.
Another restriction is that the casino area may only occupy up to 10% of the entire space of an entertainment complex, according to a government statement.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra told reporters the details of the law were not final as parliament would have the final say.
Despite most betting and gambling being outlawed in Thailand, illicit operations have operated for years. A January opinion poll in Thailand indicated there was opposition to the plan, however, and some political parties have argued that building a gambling industry would worsen social problems.
Tourism is a key driver of Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. This year, the government expects 38 million foreign arrivals, closing in on its pre-pandemic record of nearly 40 million tourists.
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