Thailand could soon become a key contender as the top Asian casino destination. The Thai government has selected four key provinces, Bangkok, Chonburi, Chiang Mai, and Phuket, as part of a 500-billion-baht (US$14.9 billion) tourism initiative to boost the country’s economy.
Predicted to attract over 50 million tourists annually, Thailand’s brave new venture has set its sights on competing with Asia’s most lucrative gambling-inspired destinations to lure their own share of Asia’s highest-rolling casino clientele.
Featuring glamorous five-star hotels, shopping malls, amusement parks, and even sporting arenas and convention centers, Thailand’s vision for its four new casino-entertainment complexes is also earmarked to create at least 40,000 new jobs.