Legalization of Gambling in Thailand

By Ronnie Ho

Introduction

Gambling can be found in every region of Thailand

Causes many problems for the police officers

Creates opportunities for businesses

Increase Tourism

Major form of entertainmentMany varieties of Gambling such as horse

racing, boxing, etcBring tourism that will help support hotel

business

Tourism Side-effect

Increase production of waste, that will effect environment

Human rights violation

Police Duty

More focus on other problem, rather than raiding gambling dens

Makes surveillance over gamblers easierCreates less problem overall

Corruption in Police Officers

Police are easy to take bribesMay try to take advantage of newly open

business

Economic Growth

“Macau surpasses Las Vegas in gaming revenue, and tourism also quadruple.”

Further developmentJob opportunities

Proposal

Creates a new source of incomeMore income for Government, may lead to

less tax

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