A study conducted by Thailand's Finance Ministry finds that if a casino were to open in the country, the majority of its patrons would be locals. The study also suggests that up to 37 million Thai residents could potentially visit a casino.

Thai Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat has announced that a feasibility study on legalizing casinos and gaming resorts in Thailand will be completed within three to four weeks.

The study results to legalize casinos and entertainment complexes in Thailand are set to be presented at the upcoming cabinet meeting next week, according to the report from the Bangkok Post.

A study, due to be submitted to the Thai parliament on Thursday, suggests that once integrated resorts (IR) with casinos are established, there is a possibility for a significant increase in average tourist expenditure, potentially by 52 percent to THB65,050 ($1,790) per trip.

A committee from Thailand's House of Representatives, responsible for evaluating the feasibility of legalizing casinos in the country, will present its findings to the parliament next week.

Thailand’s government is going to be studying the feasibility of casinos today, with the nation evaluating whether Bangkok, the Eastern Economic Corridor and 22 other tourist and border provinces would be likely locations for future casino sites.

The Thai government plans a three-month study into the potential of establishing integrated resorts with a casino in the country to help to rebuild its battered tourism economy.

Thailand's government is poised to advance its plan for entertainment complexes featuring casinos, following substantial support from a recent public hearing.

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has officially endorsed the new cabinet formed by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, with Julapun Amornvivat, a key figure in the effort to legalize casinos, retaining his position as deputy finance minister.

The legislation for the advancement of integrated resorts in Thailand could be finalized in the last quarter of 2024 with a government commission to be established in early 2025, the Thai Deputy Tourism Minister Jakkaphon Tangsutthitham predicted.