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Thailand\u2019s Cabinet is backing a National Assembly committee study on the addition of regulated casino resorts in the country, putting the Ministry of Finance on a 30-day clock to respond with next steps.<\/p>\n

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The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand\u2019s Cabinet backed a casino feasibility study. (Image: Tumblr)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The decision emerged following the cabinet\u2019s weekly meeting on Tuesday, and followed a late March vote by the Thai House of Representatives in which 253 of 257 members<\/a> present approved the concept of entertainment districts, which would include casino hotels. Kenika Ounjit, deputy government spokeswoman, said there will be public comment periods and participation before the government decides on the casino legislation.<\/p>\n

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She acknowledged that the entertainment centers, which would include nongaming offerings such as concert and sports venues and meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) space, are integral to Thailand\u2019s efforts to boost tourism — a major component of the country\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Southeast Asian nation is hoping to lure 80 million international visitors annually by 2027. Integrated resorts could be vital in that effort.<\/p>\n

Thailand Casinos Could Be Economic Drivers<\/h2>\n

The number of entertainment centers that will be approved has yet to be determined, but it\u2019s clear that with the casino component, those venues could be economic growth drivers for Thailand. It\u2019s expected that each entertainment district would require a minimum investment of $2.75 billion.<\/p>\n

In a recent report to clients, Maybank analysts noted Thai policymakers could approve up to eight casino resorts<\/a>. Last week, the Chonburi Real Estate Association said it believes should the government approve as many 20 gaming venues, more than 30K jobs would be created, and the Thai economy would grow by 4% to 5% annually.<\/p>\n

The real estate industry would especially benefit from increased sales and expansion of projects in a radius of up to 10 kilometres from the complex,\u201d said Chonburi President Watthanaphol Pholchewin in an interview with The Nation<\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Twenty gaming venues in a country Thailand\u2019s size is arguably a large number and one that could stoke cannibalization fears as well as concerns about too much access to gaming, but eight such venues could accomplish the aims of job creation, increasing tax revenue, and attracting more tourists.<\/p>\n

Thailand Casinos Could Draw Big-Name Bidders<\/h2>\n

If Thailand moves ahead with allowing integrated resorts, and if it approves multiple venues at once, competition for the licenses will be fierce and likely draw some of the biggest names in the industry.<\/p>\n

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Among marquee industry names, Las Vegas Sands has indicated some level of interest in Thailand, and similar rumors apply to Genting Singapore. Additionally, it\u2019s believed Galaxy Entertainment<\/a> and MGM Resorts International would also be interested in pursuing licenses there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The aforementioned minimum investment of $2.75 billion, along with an expected tax rate of 17%, are likely to be sources of allure for international companies mulling bids for Thai gaming licenses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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