Pheu Thai drops casinos for wellnessListen to this articleYodchanan 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. He said the party favours flexible development strategies, noting that projects can be adjusted if they fail to meet expectations. Speaking about the upcoming Feb 8 general election, Mr Yodchanan said Pheu Thai is targeting at least 200 of the 500 seats in the House of Representatives to ensure political stability and effective coordination with coalition partners. Mr Yodchanan said Pheu Thai has recalibrated its policies to suit current economic conditions while avoiding additional pressure on the national budget. Mr Yodchanan yesterday led a Pheu Thai delegation, alongside Dr Surapong Suebwonglee, to meet executives and medical staff at Benchakitti Park Hospital in Bangkok's Khlong Toei district, to discuss the party's "50 Districts, 50 Hospitals" policy.

Source: Bangkok Post January 17, 2026 00:51 UTC