Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has confirmed that her cabinet will delay the final deliberation of the controversial casino bill, emphasising the need for a thorough review and public consultation.
She assured that all concerns will be addressed before any decision is made.
The Thailand Entertainment Complex Act was initially scheduled for cabinet discussion on March 11. However, Paetongtarn stressed that her government is not prepared to make a final decision at this stage.
According to local media outlet The Nation, Paetongtarn stated during a weekly press conference at Government House following the Cabinet meeting that the bill, which proposes legalising casinos within large entertainment complexes, requires further evaluation.
“I would like all details to be carefully reviewed. I don’t want the ministry to rush it to the cabinet because Thailand has never had casinos before,” she said.
Source: Asia Gaming Brief
