Well, in the year 2025 gambling casinos are still being affected by films, series and media content.
It's vice versa... some films, serials, and media content are inspired by gambling. This is not a trick question about who is older, the chicken or the egg. Gambling has been around forever... gambling is a vice, still banned in many countries or at least strictly regulated. This is probably one of the reasons why gambling attracts people.
Do you think that a show can influence not only the tourists but as well as the government's perception and decisions about gambling and casinos? Or do you think the impact of a film or a show isn't enough to sway people?
It's just a matter of smart thinking by the state authorities... it's all business, if you want to attract people (tourists, players, those who spend money) you have to have a good offer. I guess some of us here know what Thailand has to offer and that there is a lot of good and crazy!
Maybe some people will want to visit Thailand after watching this show... but then again it's just one show, there are many others. And if this show has any influence on state authorities and tourists, it is minimal. Maybe it is better to say that it is crazy good advertising, and we all know how important advertising is. Be seen everywhere, and if people see you maybe they will come, and if they come they will spend money.
I think one very good offer the government can bring up is safe gambling environments like rollspace. This would encourage safe gambling environments and bring more people into the country.