The gambling industry in Thailand is strictly regulated. Apart from government-authorized lottery operations, other forms of gambling, such as casino gambling, are prohibited in most parts of the country. Although lottery sales are legal, the government continues to regulate its operations to preven
As the February 8th Thai general election approaches, a controversy about "lotteries" has stirred up waves in both the political arena and among the public. Multiple anti-gambling groups have formed a coalition, publicly demanding that political parties stop using the "government lottery plan" as a
Recently, a precise crackdown on gambling was staged in a seaside residential community near Pattaya, Thailand, where a dice gambling game inside a seaside house was reported by residents due to noise disturbance. The Samae Police Station quickly struck and arrested 11 individuals involved. The inve
The Thai government has recently launched a major crackdown on online illegal activities. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE) disclosed significant achievements on January 21: In the three months from October last year to early January this year, a total of 220,486 various illegal socia
A thrilling escape and interception unfolded at the border of Aranyaprathet District in Sa Kaeo Province, Thailand. On January 20, the Special Task Force of the Eastern Military Command in Aranyaprathet discovered 14 Thai nationals (9 men and 5 women) attempting to illegally enter the country throug
The special task force of Sa Kaeo Province, Thailand, named "Aran District Action Team," successfully intercepted 18 individuals suspected of illegal cross-border involvement in online gambling during a border patrol. Among them, 17 were Thai citizens, and one was an Indonesian citizen. These Thais
Thai police recently cracked a major online gambling money laundering case, arresting two company bosses involved in the crime. The arrested individuals are 43-year-old Pisanu and 27-year-old Pichapa, both heads of private companies, who used their corporate accounts to transfer illegal funds for on
Thailand's cyber police recently cracked a major automated online gambling case, shutting down the illegal platform named "Auto.finfinblox" and arresting 3 core suspects. The platform had over 4000 members, with monthly financial transactions ranging from 5 to 7 million Thai Baht. Related cross-bor
The arrest of Thai candidate Rachapon Sosuwang for involvement in an online gambling case has sparked widespread attention, as he retains his eligibility to run for the House of Representatives. The Thai Election Commission recently provided a special explanation on this, clarifying the legal bounda
On the afternoon of January 13th, the police in Nakhon Nayok Province, Thailand, in collaboration with the national security departments, launched a raid and successfully dismantled an illegal gambling den hidden within a fish pond, capturing 38 individuals involved in gambling and seizing over 60,0
Thailand's Anti-Money Laundering Office has recently launched a strong enforcement storm, taking freezing, confiscation, and judicial transfer measures against 47 major cases, with the total value of the involved assets approaching 1.2 billion Thai Baht, covering areas such as religious fundraising,
On the evening of January 13, the Local Administration Department of Thailand's Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with the police, launched the "Rose Garden Operation" at a hotel in Suranaree district, Nakhon Ratchasima, dismantling a large underground casino. At the scene, 85 gamblers were det
In the Thai lottery market, on one side there are the official lotteries priced at 80 Thai Baht (about 16 RMB), and on the other side, the resold tickets can reach hundreds of Thai Baht, known as "high-priced lottery tickets." The arrest and subsequent manhunt of executives from Hongtong Lottery Co
The Minister of Justice of Thailand recently made a major announcement at a public event, more than ten current or prospective members of parliament have been found to be involved in illegal activities such as online fraud, online gambling, and drug trafficking. This directly points the finger at th
As the year ends, the Thai police have launched a severe crackdown on online gambling crimes. On December 26, the Sixth Police District in collaboration with the Cyber Crime Center held a press conference announcing their successful dismantling of a large online gambling group closely linked with fi
The controversy over the legalization of casinos in Thailand has persisted for years, and with the dissolution of the parliament and the launch of the national general election in early 2026, the legislative process has been forced to pause. It is widely believed in the political arena that the new
On December 19, police in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand, launched a raid and successfully sealed a large underground lottery den, arresting a 30-year-old female boss named Yufei (pseudonym). Detailed information on the case's progress can be found on the PASA official website. The den operated a n
