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Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul commented on two major issues this morning in Bangkok: Cannabis and Casinos.
Regarding cannabis, Anutin affirmed that his party, Bhumjaithai, supports maintaining the decriminalization of cannabis for medical purposes. He plans to reintroduce his bill to regulate the plant without recriminalizing it as an illegal narcotic, a move that was controversially proposed by former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Anutin expressed confidence that the new coalition government, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, will endorse this plan. This stance is expected to instill confidence among investors and the public while preventing the potential closure of thousands of businesses.
As for casinos, Anutin stated that the Bhumjaithai Party supports the concept but emphasized that any casino must be part of a comprehensive entertainment complex. This complex would include resorts, shopping areas, hotels, amusement parks, and restaurants, with the casino occupying no more than ten percent of the total space. He reiterated that this proposal does not legalize gambling but permits highly regulated and limited casino operations under strict rules.
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