Pheu Thai drops casinos for wellness

Yodchanan Wongsawat, the Pheu Thai Party’s prime ministerial candidate, has confirmed that the party has decided to abandon its proposed casino and entertainment complex policy.

- AEKARACH SATTABURUTH

In an interview with Nikkei Asia of Japan, which was later circulated by the party to the Thai media, Mr Yodchanan said the designated areas originally earmarked for casinos would be repurposed as hubs for health and medical tourism aimed at attracting foreign visitors.

He said the party favours flexible development strategies, noting that projects can be adjusted if they fail to meet expectations.