Thai cabinet approves controversial casino bill

The proposed law would allow casinos to be set up within tourism complexes that would also include theme parks, water parks, hotels and shopping malls.

Thailand Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra (C), and her husband, Pidok Sooksawas (C-L), along with other officials stand for national anthem before the start of the 2024 ASEAN Electric Cup final second leg football match between Thailand and Vietnam at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on January 5, 2025. (AFP)