Thailand
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
Thailand's DSI raids Chiang Mai! Over 150 "horse accounts" exposed, 2 billion baht in black money assets seized.
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) launched a major crackdown on August 20 in Chiang Mai, targeting a criminal network involved in online gambling and the illegal broadcasting of football matches, freezing related assets totaling up to 2 billion baht.This operation was led by DSI D
Bangkok police dismantle six international call center networks, arresting three Chinese gang leaders Ou Weiming, Li Lei, and Li Haihai, along with 24 Thai "money mules."
Bangkok police recently dismantled six call centers involved in transnational online fraud, arresting three Chinese gang leaders and 24 Thai "money mules," exposing a long-active telephone scam gang. The gang impersonated officials from the Ministry of Education, inducing victims to transfer money t
Thailand's major online gambling case: Thailand issues criminal arrest warrants for Guo'an and 20 associates, with the gambling website Lucabet123plus suspected of money laundering.
Recently, the Thai police launched a major operation and successfully seized the funds related to the large online gambling website Lucabet123plus. The website has a monthly cash flow of over 10 million Thai baht, and is suspected of involving transnational money laundering and covert fund transfers
The undercurrents of the gray industry network in Southeast Asia are surging: the Thaksin family is once again embroiled in suspicions of casino legalization.
Recently, online scam parks and border casinos in countries such as Cambodia and Myanmar have once again become a focal point of regional public opinion. Reports from multiple international organizations indicate that the cross-border scam industry in Southeast Asia has rapidly expanded over the pas
Thailand tightens bank account opening policies, DTV visa becomes the preferred alternative for foreigners.
Thailand has recently tightened its policy on foreign tourists opening bank accounts within the country, directly affecting the application for retirement visas and dependent visas. As these types of visas require depositing 400,000 to 800,000 Thai Baht in a Thai bank and maintaining an active accou
Thailand Launches "TouristDigiPay": Tourists Can Directly Convert Cryptocurrency into Thai Baht for Spending
The Thai government recently announced the launch of a new program called "TouristDigiPay," which allows foreign tourists to directly convert their cryptocurrencies into Thai baht for daily electronic payments. This initiative is seen as an important attempt by Thailand to promote the digital transf
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Thailand court postpones ruling on She Zhijiang's extradition case, opinions from three departments become key
Thailand's Constitutional Court recently postponed its ruling on whether Chinese gambling tycoon She Zhijiang should be extradited back to China.The court stated that a final decision can only be made after receiving written opinions from three major departments—the Minister of Foreign Affairs must
Thailand clarifies the positioning of poker as a sport, stating that there is still a distance between entertainment complexes and gambling expansion.
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai recently defended the government's decision to reclassify poker as a sporting event, clearly stating that this adjustment was made to support the development of international sports events, not to promote the expansion o
DSTGAMING presents the latest gaming solutions at the Bangkok SPiCE Southeast Asia 2025 exhibition.
DSTGAMING will make its appearance at the SPiCE Southeast Asia 2025 exhibition, held from August 13 to 15, 2025, at the Landmark Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, at booth number 1017. The focus will be on showcasing its innovative gaming technology and solutions tailored for the Southeast Asian market.As
Thailand Casino Bill Stalled: Political Turmoil and Public Opposition as Major Obstacles
Due to political turmoil and public boycotts, the bill to legalize casinos in Thailand's integrated resorts has been forced to be shelved. Although the government calls it a "strategic pause," its future remains uncertain. The media interviewed local gambling and legal experts to analyze the reasons
Thailand's "SKYFALL" operation busts Myanmar's transnational money laundering network! Through BinanceTH and Bitkub, 30 million is laundered daily, with 46 million in cash seized.
The Central Investigation Bureau of Thailand (บช.ก.) recently launched a cross-border law enforcement operation codenamed "SKYFALL", in collaboration with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau and other departments, to dismantle a large Myanmar-based money laundering gang, seizing over 46 million Tha
The conflict at the Cambodia-Thailand border has caused over 800,000 Cambodian migrant workers to return home, with the Poipet East checkpoint becoming the main passage.
Since the outbreak of severe armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand on June 9, 2025, more than 800,000 Cambodian migrant workers have returned home from Thailand. According to statistics from the Cambodian Ministry of Labor, as of August 6, a total of 800,816 Cambodian citizens have returned t
Thailand approves the legalization of international poker tournaments, with the acting Prime Minister signing an order to take the first step towards regulation.
Thailand's government is taking a crucial step towards legalizing poker, allowing it to be conducted under specific conditions as an international competitive event. The Minister of Interior and Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has signed an order to revoke the old ban on poker games, pavi
Thai police raided and cracked down on the illegal online gambling platform "Auto888vip"! Assets seized exceed 56 million baht.
On August 6, Thai police raided a luxury residence in Pathum Thani Province, successfully dismantling the well-known illegal online gambling platform "Auto888vip.com". During the operation, the police seized assets including luxury cars, designer watches, and a large amount of cash, valued at over 5
