Galaxy executive says Thai gaming floors should be restricted to five per cent
Galaxy Resorts Thailand, the Thai subsidiary of Macau operator Galaxy Entertainment, believes a maximum of five per cent of total floor space should be reserved for casino space.
Kevin Clayton, Chief Executive of Galaxy Resorts Thailand, said to local media: “Within the Entertainment Complex project, the casino footprint should be less than 10 per cent, ideally around five per cent of the total area. The remaining 95 per cent should comprise hotels, retail outlets, restaurants, exhibition venues, and other non-gaming attractions.”
“The only way to ensure long-term sustainability is by implementing stringent conditions to guarantee people feel secure and are not harmed by gambling,” he added. “Therefore, the prevention of problem gambling and the promotion of responsible gambling are paramount in our industry.”
He highlighted that the key to this was training staff to identify at-risk individuals, placing public awareness materials throughout premises, and collaborating with community groups that provide counselling and rehabilitation services.
“Thailand already possesses a gambling market, yet it yields no direct benefits—no income, no jobs, no support systems, no regulation,” Mr Clayton added. “So why oppose a change that could transform this problem into an opportunity?”
