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Despite Thailand\u2019s efforts to restore the flow of tourists from China, the issue of casino legalization has been definitively taken off the table \u2014 following a second intervention in two years by Chinese President Xi Jinping.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thailand\u2019s Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul<\/strong>, assured the Chinese leader that the government would not pursue legislative initiatives to legalize casinos, against the backdrop of strengthening bilateral ties and rising expectations for the recovery of the tourism sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to local sources, during their meeting at last week\u2019s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) <\/strong>summit in South Korea, Xi Jinping expressed satisfaction that Bangkok had abandoned plans to regulate the gambling market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previously, Thai authorities had considered boosting the tourism sector by introducing casinos as part of large integrated resort complexes. However, the bill was withdrawn earlier this year amid a political crisis that resulted in Charnvirakul replacing Paetongtarn Shinawatra<\/strong> as Prime Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shinawatra\u2019s initiatives faced strong opposition both domestically and from foreign partners, including China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In February, Xi Jinping had already highlighted the social and criminal risks that could result from legalizing casinos in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since taking office, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has repeatedly emphasized that gambling legalization is not part of his government\u2019s plans. He also recently reversed the July decision to recognize poker as an official sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe talks went well and were full of mutual understanding. Jinping appeared more at ease when he learned that the current Thai government has no policy to legalise casinos. This means the Chinese government will support its citizens in visiting Thailand with confidence,\u201d\u2014 Charnvirakul told reporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decline in Chinese tourist arrivals reflects a broader negative trend: in the first half of 2025, 2.26 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand \u2014 34% fewer than in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previously, Xi Jinping noted that China could advise its citizens to avoid countries whose policies conflict with China\u2019s principles. Given the strict gambling ban in mainland China, Thailand\u2019s previous plans to legalize casinos may have reduced the destination\u2019s appeal for Chinese tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beijing\u2019s support is crucial for Thailand as it seeks to restore its status as a leading tourism hub amid growing competition in Southeast Asia. Tourism accounts for around 12% of the country\u2019s GDP and employs roughly 20% of the population, both directly and indirectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, according to China\u2019s embassy in India, the leaders agreed to cooperate in combating transnational crimes, including online gambling and telecom fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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