Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: New Thai IR legislation to boost tourism and foreign investment

Tuesday 6th of August 2024

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Good morning. Much awaited and dearly appreciated. Thailand's revealing of its draft IR law has all the potential players in the market excited, with operators eager to get a piece of the pie now that more details have been revealed. This can only be a boon for its tourism and foreign investment, note top experts. Specifics of the law aim to clear up uncertainties from past legislation, paving the way for strong supervision, and tax collection (despite the heavily competitive rate), once enacted.

What you need to know

Experts indicate that Thailand's proposed integrated resort industry could be a major boost for tourism and to attract foreign investment.
Thailand's new integrated resort draft law aims to lift previously stringent regulations on casino gaming and boost tourism.

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New integrated resort law to be major tourism boost: experts

Thailand's move forward with its Integrated Entertainment Business Act, currently under consultation until August 18th, is a major step for boosting the country's tourism sector and encouraging foreign investment, point out experts. The push forward with legislation puts it on par to compete with upcoming jurisdictions such as the UAE and Japan, emerging as a top attraction for foreign companies looking to (further) make their mark on Asia.

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