News Forum - Talk of opening a casino in Bangkok with relaxed entry rules for foreigners

[Thaiger]

The future of casinos in Thailand might be marketed toward foreign tourists. A government committee discussing the legalisation of gambling, which has been long practised by Thais behind closed doors, are discussing the possibility of opening the first casino in Bangkok and then expanding to open casinos in other tourist destinations. Officials are considering making entry rules far more strict for Thais than for foreigners. Talks by a special government committee, which was recently set up to discuss opening casino complexes, are still in the early stages and still need to be formalised by the committee before moving forward in […]

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[Noble_Design]

Taking a leaf out of Singapore's casino rules eh? 

[DoUKnowWhoIAm]

14 minutes ago, Thaiger said:

Officials are considering making entry rules far more strict for Thais than for foreigners.

So they can keep the current casinos for the Thais. 

[Fanta]

The Thai people need a legal casino like they need another 4 years of this government. “Milk the farang” might be the catchcry but it’s the natives that will pay the piper. 

[oldschooler]

43 minutes ago, Noble_Design said:

Taking a leaf out of Singapore's casino rules eh? 

and South Korea…

huge problem is Chinese who quickly gamble to addiction without limit if able.

seen them in London Casinos ;; no system ; no limits; can’t quit; 

[HolyCowCm]

Entry fee? Now they can really go shove it where the sun don’t shine. 

[oldschooler]

24 minutes ago, Fanta said:

The Thai people need a legal casino like they need another 4 years of this government. “Milk the farang” might be the catchcry but it’s the natives that will pay the piper. 

Will enhance higher end Tourism certainly 

[oldschooler]

1 minute ago, HolyCowCm said:

Entry fee? Now they can really go shove it where the sun don’t shine. 

Yes that’s just wrong. Casino odds favouring the house is the entry fee ! 

[HolyCowCm]

14 minutes ago, oldschooler said:

Yes that’s just wrong. Casino odds favouring the house is the entry fee ! 

Yep. Never heard of. Casino entry fee and so  will never visit any they make here. 

[palooka]

35 minutes ago, oldschooler said:

and South Korea…

huge problem is Chinese who quickly gamble to addiction without limit if able.

seen them in London Casinos ;; no system ; no limits; can’t quit; 

And that's who they want in their Casino, gambling addicts from China, lose millions and a quick fix for Thailands money problems.

[Soidog]

I can see the number of foreigners succumbing to Death by Balcony Fall increasing if this happens.   

[oldschooler]

10 minutes ago, Soidog said:

I can see the number of foreigners succumbing to Death by Balcony Fall increasing if this happens.   

especially if critical of Putins regime AND bankrupt from casino & crypto losses AND having left the condo in Thai lady’s name if dead

[oldschooler]

35 minutes ago, HolyCowCm said:

Yep. Never heard of. Casino entry fee and so  will never visit any they make here. 

Yet Another Illogical Thai Idea that makes sense ( three levels down) only to them ! Could write a book ! Male Touts outside Female LapDance Clubs is another or No store alcohol sales 2-5 pm …. Just WHY ffs? 

 

[AdvocatusDiaboli]

Heads … this will go ahead  :  Tails  … it won’t 

and if heads …

Heads … it will be run by the military  :  Tails  … it will be run by the police 

 

[palooka]

1 minute ago, AdvocatusDiaboli said:

Heads … it will be run by the military  :  Tails  … it will be run by the police 

Share 50%, no wars then, it is to be in Bangkok and Police run most of that. Throw in a bit for immigration to let the marks in with suitcases of foreign currency and it is a goer.

Want roads opened to traffic to the Casino you need cops. Not want customers indiscretions scrutinized you need cops. Need a politician to smooth things you need the army, need the legislation passed need the army.  If they work together they are on a winner.

[Cathat]

a casino in thailand could attract the high quality high net worth individuals that the country has dreamed of enticing in for years.

I assume the entry fee is so it does not attract the likes of the mafia/triads/yakuza,drugs money launderers,dodgy russian oligarchs and anybody else with a bit of shady cash that they want to make look legit by a gambling win.

Edited March 24, 2022 by Cathat

[MrNovax]

It amazes me how they keep drumming up "schemes" to attract foreigners while at the same time keep throwing up obstacles for foreigners to enter/stay here.  A casino isnt a terrible idea but Thailand already has a lot of desirable traits if they just let people come here and furthermore, allowed people to stay here if they wish.