A recent opinion poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) highlights significant public resistance to Thailand’s proposed casino-entertainment complexes and online gambling legalization. The survey, conducted on January 20-21 via telephone with 1,310 participants across the country, offers insights into the public’s stance on these controversial government proposals. Opposition to Casino Complexes and Online Gambling The poll results show that 59.19% of respondents oppose the development of integrated entertainment complexes that include casinos. Meanwhile, 28.93% expressed support for both the complexes and the casinos, while 8.63% favored entertainment complexes without casinos. A small percentage—1.60%—supported the inclusion of casinos alone, and 1.68% refrained from commenting. When asked about legalizing online gambling, public sentiment was similarly unfavorable. A majority, 58.32%, strongly opposed the move, while 19.92% strongly supported it. Additionally, 11.45% somewhat agreed with the initiative, and 10.31% somewhat disagreed. Referendums on Gambling Proposals The survey also explored public opinion on holding referendums for the construction of casino complexes… Read More

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