Thai Government Pulls Casino Bill to Ease Tensions and Reassess Strategy (Casino News Daily)

Thai Government Pulls Casino Bill to Ease Tensions and Reassess Strategy (Casino News Daily)

Thailand’s ruling coalition has decided to formally withdraw the controversial Entertainment Complex Bill – legislation proposing legal casino resorts—from the parliamentary docket on July 9. The move comes amid growing political instability and follows extensive discussions within the Pheu Thai Party, according to Wisut Chainaroon, government whip and party-list MP.“This is not about being afraid of anything,” Wisut said during a press briefing. “I’ve already explained to everyone that we must help the public understand the reasoning behind this move and allow the current momentum to subside before proceeding.” He emphasized that the withdrawal was not a reaction to political pressure but rather a strategy to create space for public engagement and to diffuse tension.Visuth dismissed the notion that retracting the bill signaled any loss of political face, stressing that the decision was made after deliberate intra-party consultations. The timing also aligns with significant upheaval in the political landscape, which has made passing such… Read More

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