After decriminalising cannabis, Thailand is now considering casinos to attract foreign money and lure more tourists to galvanise its pandemic-hit economy. Photo: Shutterstock
After decriminalising cannabis, Thailand may gamble on casinos to lure more tourists to revive pandemic-hit economy
- One lawmaker estimates an additional US$11 billion in tax revenue would be collected annually once several casino facilities are operating
- Thai lawmakers will now deliberate on whether to act on the recommendations, which could be concluded before a parliamentary recess in September
After decriminalising cannabis, Thailand is now considering casinos to attract foreign money and lure more tourists to galvanise its pandemic-hit economy. Photo: Shutterstock
