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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Panu Wongcha-Um,Orathai Sriring and Panarat Thepgumpanat

Thailand shelves law to legalise gambling in blow to tourist industry

A draft law to legalise gambling in Thailand was withdrawn yesterday, 24 hours before it was due to be deliberated in parliament.

The law, which would have have seen the legalisation of casinos and entertainment complexes, was seen as part of a drive by the Thai government to build a major gaming industry that will complement tourism, a key economic driver for the country.

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