Article 6Y3N7 Southeast Asian casinos are booming, now that Thai leaders want one

Southeast Asian casinos are booming, now that Thai leaders want one

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Thailand's economy isn't doing so hot this year. To give it some zest, the prime minister wants to approve a giant casino - one of the biggest in the region. There's a hitch, though. Gambling is illegal in Thailand and condemned by many of the country's Buddhists. The World's Patrick Winn reports on a controversial proposal to have it all: a casino that will not spread gambling addiction to everyday people.

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