There has been much news over the issue of legalising gambling recently, with the Thai government setting up an “extraordinary commission” to study the feasibility of allowing entertainment complexes — which are expected to include casinos — in the country.
In Thailand, legalising gambling has long been opposed by the majority of the population who consider gambling against the values of Buddhism, which plays a significant role in its culture and society. Currently, apart from horse betting and the government-sponsored Thai lottery, all other types of gambling are prohibited.
However, the winds of change may be coming with a proposal to legalise gambling discussed in parliament in June. This comes shortly after the government decriminalised cannabis in the same month.
