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
The fervor of the Southeast Asian gambling market in recent years can aptly be described as "scorching." From Thailand to Vietnam, from the Philippines to Indonesia, policies are loosening, player bases are expanding, and the entire region has become a coveted growth pole for global iGaming supplier
Thailand's Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau has taken down another gambling network, but this time the script is a bit different — it wasn't a gang of dozens, but a 31-year-old woman named Nirupon. On June 20, police, armed with a court search warrant, raided a residence in Morakot County, Saraburi
The World Cup hasn't started yet, but Thailand's anti-gambling storm has already been hitting in waves. Following the shutdown of six major online gambling platforms at the border of Sakon Nakhon, the Bangkok police have targeted an even bigger entity—OLE777, issuing 30 arrest warrants and capturing
Thai police delivered a heavy blow to the border area of Sa Kaeo Province just as the World Cup was about to kick off. Directed by the Central Anti-Cybercrime Task Force (SFOS) and coordinated by multiple departments, the police operation successfully dismantled 6 large online gambling websites and
Recently, law enforcement agencies in Thailand launched a cross-border joint raid called "Operation Clean Sweep Ban Non" near the Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo Province, successfully dismantling a transnational online gambling and money laundering hub hidden within a walled warehouse. The operati
Recently, Thai police launched a dawn raid on a private pool villa in Pattaya, capturing a Chinese man on the spot who was allegedly controlling a massive transnational online gambling network. The suspect, only 32 years old and named Pei Minsi, is accused of operating over 239 online gambling platf
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently announced that the implementation of the minimum guaranteed fee for electronic gaming system administrators, originally scheduled for April, has been postponed to June 1, providing the industry with a two-month buffer period. This dec
Thailand's Anti-Corruption Commission recently returned the investigation materials of three online gambling cases involving "high-ranking Thai officials and related persons" to the police, requesting the police to continue handling and further investigating. This move means that the case will enter
Thailand's House of Representatives recently elected Anutin Charnvirakul as the 32nd Prime Minister by a vote of 293 to 119. The leader of the Proud Thai Party officially returned after the February general election. His inauguration marks the end of Thailand's casino legalization plan—the "Comprehe
Thailand's House of Representatives recently elected Anutin Charnvirakul as the 32nd Prime Minister, with the leader of the Proud Thai Party winning a landslide victory of 293 votes to 119 following the February general election. His inauguration marks the end of Thailand's casino legalization plan—
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) in conjunction with the Ministry of Justice will hold a major press conference on March 6th in Bangkok to announce the crackdown on a large online gambling crime syndicate. This case involves well-known politicians and the flow of funds exceeds on
The Criminal Court of Appeal in Thailand recently issued a final judgment on the case of overpriced lottery sales by Hongtong Lottery Online Co., Ltd. and its executive Grakanok, upholding the original sentence: a fine of 10,000 Thai Baht for the company and one year imprisonment for the director,
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
