“ Providing multiple activities will avoid the creation of gambling dens and broaden the appeal of the tourism industry,” he added. This will also stem the outflow of money from Thai gamblers and help the government collect hefty taxes for our economic security.” He said: “ We’re focused on attracting foreigners to step up tourism and draw more money out of their pockets.

Pichet Chuamuangphan, the second vice-chairman of the committee, said that an initial casino in the Greater Bangkok area, along with gaming floors in seaside southern regions could generate at least $11bn in taxes if tax was set at 30 per cent. The committee will present the draft to the House of Representatives by November,” Phichet added.The report recommends that entertainment complexes should be built with no more than 5% of the floor space dedicated to gaming in up to five locations with Bangkok, Pattaya, Rayong, Phuket, Krabi, and Phang Nga all suggested as ideal locations. “The establishment of legal casinos will come under an amendment of the Gambling Act to allow the establishment of state-run casinos. The committee has been studying legal casinos in Singapore and Malaysia and has adjusted the format of operations to suit Thailand. “Government officials are not allowed to enter these establishments, except for those with permission.” “Only persons over 20 years old will be allowed to enter these casinos, and they have to present their financial status before playing,” he said.

Private partners will be allowed to invest in the business, with the government collecting 30 per cent of casino tax, on top of land maintenance tax from the establishments.

In the trial phase there will be only five legal casinos nationwide, which will feature both traditional and international gambling, as well as gambling via online channels, Phichet said. Northeast: Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani or Khon Kaen “After about a year of studying the possibility and locations, we narrowed down the areas to these suitable locations: “The move aims to increase state income from casino tax and to combat illegal casinos and gambling houses,” Phichet Cheumuangphan, vice president of the committee and Pheu Thai member of parliament for Chiang Rai, said on Wednesday (June 29). BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): A House of Representatives committee considering the opening of legal entertainment complexes plans to ask the government to open legal casinos in five regions.

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