Mae Sot district in Tak is "almost ready" to host an entertainment complex along the border with Myanmar, according to a House committee.

Thepthai Senapong, a former Democrat MP for Nakhon Si Thammarat -- a member of a committee studying the feasibility of opening such a complex -- said the district is ready to open the complex, which is slated to include a casino.

Aimed primarily at curbing illegal gambling, the project is also a part of the government's push to develop an economic corridor along the border, said the committee vice chairman.

At this point, Mae Sot's infrastructure is perfect for the project, considering recent upgrades to the district's cargo transport and immigration checkpoints, as well as the area's transport infrastructure, such as a newly built four-lane road connecting the border with Muang district, said Mr Thepthai.

Mae Sot airport has also been upgraded to receive international visitors, he said.

Certain issues, however, still need to be dealt with, he said.

As most land in Mae Sot district is owned by the state, there is little incentive for investors to invest as they won't be able to own the land.

Furthermore, most of the land in the area is expensive.

Mr Thepthai said some Mae Sot residents have welcomed the proposal, as they have seen how quickly the neighbouring district across the border grew after Myanmar allowed Chinese investors to develop a similar entertainment district a few years back.