Casinos and most forms of gambling are illegal in Thailand, but soccer betting and underground gaming activities and lotteries are rife, with vast sums of money changing hands.
Only some gambling is permitted, such as statecontrolled horse races and an official lottery.
The conclusion of the public hearing conducted online over a Bill to establish a "mega entertainment complex" housing a casino showed 80 per cent of participants agreed with the plan, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said.
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