Thailand's gambling industry 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 prevent exc
Thai Prime Minister Padongdan Sinawa has faced severe criticism for his handling of the border conflict with Cambodia, sparking a domestic political crisis and casting serious uncertainty over his push for casino legalization.The conflict was triggered in May, when clashes broke out in a disputed b
According to "The National", recently, the military in Chanthaburi, Thailand intercepted a group trying to illegally enter Cambodia to seek employment in casinos, including three Thai citizens and two Chinese men.The group was traveling in a pickup truck along an unauthorized path next to the Pong N
Thai police are intensifying their investigation into a high-profile national case involving online gambling and money laundering. However, the key suspect, "Internet Money Laundering Queen" Minny (real name Thanyanan), failed to appear at the scheduled time for questioning, leaving the case unresol
The Director-General of the Thai National Police and the head of the Anti-Telecommunication Fraud Center (ศปอส.ตร.), Police General Tachachai, strongly criticized Cambodia for not actively assisting in combating the rampant transnational fraud gangs within its territory, warning that Thailand will u
According to the Bangkok Post, police in Nonthaburi Province, Thailand, recently raided a hidden illegal casino in the Bang Yai district, arresting 54 suspects and seizing over 218,000 Thai Baht in cash along with numerous gambling devices.This operation was carried out by a joint team of police and
As the Thai government pushes forward the "Entertainment Complex Act" to pave the way for the legalization of casinos, tourism representatives have voiced their concerns, urging the authorities to reconsider. They warn that hasty legislation amid the current political uncertainty could lead to socia
The controversial casino legalization bill in Thailand has been confirmed to be submitted to the parliament for voting on July 9, quickly becoming a political focus that shakes the core of the political arena.Parit Wacharasindhu, a spokesperson for the People's Party and a listed MP, publicly warned
Recently, Thai police raided a mansion in Bangkok and arrested 13 people, including five Australians, who were allegedly running a scam center.It is claimed that the scammers called Australian residents and swindled millions of dollars from the victims. Following an investigation by the Australian
Recently, Thai Prime Minister Pei Tongtan hosted a special meeting at the Prime Minister's Office to deploy a new round of actions against transnational crime, specifically targeting telecom fraud groups. Before the meeting, she stated to the media that telecom fraud not only threatens social stabil
Recently, residents of Bang Kaeo County in Buriram Province, Thailand, collectively expressed their support for the government's closure of the "Khong Sai Thot" border port. They believe that this measure will help block the large influx of gambling funds into Cambodian casinos, curb the local gambl
The situation on the Cambodia-Thailand border has suddenly become tense. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet urgently issued a statement, announcing the permanent closure of the Choub Korki and Choam border crossings with Thailand, in response to Thailand's recent unilateral closure actions. This mov
A bill to legalize casinos in Thailand is causing huge controversy. Recently, a coalition of several civil organizations submitted a petition to the Thai Election Commission, calling on the government to hold a national referendum on the "Entertainment Complex Act" to ensure that this far-reaching
On June 22, the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) in Thailand released a national survey on the feasibility of "Integrated Entertainment Centers (including casinos)", showing that more than half of the population does not support the promotion of entertainment complexes with c
