Thailand, whose conservative Buddhist society has long been opposed to gambling, has again renewed the debate over legalising casinos as the government eyes a potential boost to tax revenue and tourism numbers.
The discussion comes amid signs the public view may be changing, with surveys pointing to growing support for legal casinos, which could generate more than $2.7bn in annual tax revenue and boost foreign tourist arrivals by up to 50 per cent, according to recent studies backed by the Thai Excise Department.
Source: Asia Gaming Brief
