Senate panel to study govt's proposed casino project's impacts

The Senate will set up a committee to study the impacts of the proposed casino-entertainment complex project after the House examines the Casino and Entertainment Complex Bill, which is tentatively scheduled for next week.

- AEKARACH SATTABURUTH

Pisit Apiwattanapong, a senator and spokesman of the Senate committee on Senate affairs, said two motions related to the project have been placed on the agenda for the April 8 meeting. He said that senators will debate these motions and are expected to set up a committee to assess the bill and its potential impacts as the House moves forward with deliberations.

Mr Pisit said the Senate remains divided on the issue, with most senators opposing the policy and calling for a public referendum before any decision is made.