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Despite government efforts, public apprehension about the legalization of land-based gambling remains strong in Thailand<\/strong>. According to the latest data from the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), 57%<\/strong> of respondents oppose the establishment of entertainment centers and casinos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, while attitudes toward gambling legalization remain cautious, opposition is gradually declining – previously it stood at 59%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the key strategies for integrating casinos into Thai culture has been positioning resorts not merely as gambling hubs but as multifunctional entertainment complexes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier, one of the main subcommittees reviewing the bill proposed holding a referendum, an idea that received broad public support: 61% <\/strong>of respondents were in favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concerns have also been raised about potential political instability that could impact the bill\u2019s progress. Most notably, the Bhumjaithai Party<\/strong> – the second largest party in Thailand\u2019s ruling coalition – has withdrawn its support for the bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This move came amid a scandal involving the leaked phone conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra<\/strong> and Cambodia\u2019s former Prime Minister Hun Sen<\/strong>. The conversation concerned the escalating border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the call, Shinawatra reportedly criticized the Thai army\u2019s actions during a clash with Cambodian forces – a stance the Bhumjaithai Party claims \u201cdamaged the sovereignty, national security, and credibility of the Thai Army.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Shinawatra defended her comments as part of a strategy to ease border tensions, the fallout has already begun: both sides have imposed trade restrictions, and this week Thailand banned its citizens from working in casinos in the Cambodian border town of Poipet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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