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Thai casino bill keeps facing strong opposition
On Thursday, April 3, around 400 protesters marched through the streets of Bangkok, sharing their perspective by saying “no” to a controversial bill that aims to legalize casinos in Thailand.
Led by activist groups like the Student and People Network for Thailand Reform (SNT), the People’s Centre to Protect the Monarchy, and the Dharmma Army, demonstrators say the bill goes against the moral fabric of the country.
Despite its title as a proposal for “entertainment complexes”, protesters argue its real goal is to open the door to gambling.
Deputy House Speaker Pichet Chuamuangphan met the group and promised the bill would not be discussed this week. But the protesters want more — a complete withdrawal of the proposal.
Earlier, in March 2025, the Thai government delayed the casino bill debut because of a lack of details to proceed.
Prominent voices like Pichit Chaimongkol, Warong Dechgitvigrom, and Jatuporn Promphan didn’t hold back. They criticized the government for ignoring public concerns and relying on biased surveys. One speaker even questioned whether the Prime Minister now wants to be “chief of gambling dens”.
The message from the crowd was clear: Thailand’s values are not for sale — and definitely not for a spin of the roulette wheel.
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