PUBLISHED: 21 Feb 2025 at 04: 00
Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated yesterday that the cabinet is unlikely to approve the latest entry requirement for Thai gamblers that has been proposed by the Council of State ( CoS ).
He was referring to a proposed need that Thais must hold at least 50 million baht in resolved loan accounts for at least six months before being permitted to enter a casino-entertainment advanced.
” It is difficult for the plan to get the commission’s approval”, said Mr Anutin, who likewise serves as a deputy prime minister.
The Bhumjaithai Party’s head, Mr. Anutin, stated that the organization is a coalition of government members and that it will help any government policy as long as it doesn’t harm society.
Pakorn Nilprapunt, secretary-general of the CoS, recently said that the condition may reduce playing to those with economic means, adding the franchise’s contents are subject to further evaluation based on the feedback.
He claimed that the act is now going through a second review. He stated that the CoS webpage will now be accessible for people comments until March 1. He stated that the opinions of the general public may be taken into account during the next consideration phase.
Within 50 times of the suggestions quarter’s conclusion, Mr. Pakorn suggested that authorities should be on track to provide the document to the government.
He claimed that due to concerns about gambling, the Entertainment Complex Bill concentrates on international tourism, and that strict rules are being put in place to prevent the majority of Thais from becoming difficult clients.
The bill’s Deputy Finance Minister, Julapun Amornvivat, stated yesterday that it aims to combat illegal playing, draw in foreign funding, and boost the economy.
If the proposed condition is implemented, he said, the majority of Thais would be unable to provide a legitimate local casino and will continue to visit illegitimate gambling centers or casinos in neighboring countries.
He stated that a cabinet meeting will be held on the proposed access condition once more.