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Thailand expects to pass bill on casinos in current government’s term: official

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Published Fri, Mar 29, 2024 · 02:10 PM
    • Thailand expects to earn more revenue than neighbouring countries that operate casinos and will also introduce a ‘sin tax’ that will be used for social benefits, Julapun Amornvivat told reporters.
    • Thailand expects to earn more revenue than neighbouring countries that operate casinos and will also introduce a ‘sin tax’ that will be used for social benefits, Julapun Amornvivat told reporters. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO

    THAILAND expects to pass a law that will legalise casinos during the current government’s term and sees Singapore as a model it will emulate, a deputy finance minister said on Friday.

    Thailand expects to earn more revenue than neighbouring countries that operate casinos and will also introduce a ‘sin tax’ that will be used for social benefits, Julapun Amornvivat told reporters. REUTERS

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