Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Thailand’s Parliament last week to oppose the government’s plan to legalize casinos under the proposed Entertainment Complex Bill. The demonstration, led by three prominent civic groups, called for the complete removal of the bill from the parliamentary agenda, citing moral, religious, and procedural concerns. The protest was organized by the Student and People Network for Thailand Reform (SNT), the People’s Centre to Protect the Monarchy, and the Dharmma Army. Approximately 400 individuals began marching from Government House early Thursday morning and proceeded to Parliament, where they held speeches and presented a formal letter demanding the bill be permanently shelved. Deputy House Speaker Pichet Chuamuangphan received the petition and confirmed that the bill would not be discussed on the House floor on Thursday or Friday. However, protest leaders insisted they would continue their campaign until the legislation is entirely scrapped. Accusations of Hidden Intent and Religious Conflict Though the bill is officially framed as a measure… Read More

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