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
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
Amid the ongoing border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand, the public discourse battle around "online scams" is also heating up. In response to Thai media's frequent portrayal of Cambodia as a "hotbed of scams" and using this to attack the image of Cambodia, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet st
Recently, Wuhan Tianhe Airport Customs discovered two passengers attempting to enter the country with a large number of Labubu toys from the Pop Mart series through the "undeclared channel" during a routine inspection. Due to anomalies detected during luggage scanning, customs intercepted them on th
The investigation team of the Bangkok Metropolitan Police Station in Thailand, based on a search warrant issued by the court, conducted a surprise inspection of a hotel room in the Makkasan area, successfully apprehending Chinese nationals suspected of engaging in illegal activities, and seized near
The Thai government is actively promoting a grand development plan, intending to transform the nation into "the Las Vegas of Southeast Asia" by building a world-class integrated entertainment resort to attract global tourists and drive comprehensive economic growth. The plan is expected to involve a
Although the Thai economy is gradually recovering after the pandemic, the "gray economy" has expanded rapidly, becoming an "invisible giant beast" hanging over society. Street vendors, unlicensed tour guides, freelancers, live-streaming hosts, and gambling promoters are widespread across the country
The Multiple Calculations Behind the Thai-Cambodian Conflict: The Real Struggle Begins After Cutting Off Water and ElectricityRecently, the relationship between neighbors Thailand and Cambodia has taken a sharp turn for the worse. The border areas have become tense with a sudden closure of trade pas
United Nations releases major report: Cambodia has become a global hotspot for online scams, replacing Myanmar as the top "black industry" leaderOn June 20, 2025, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) published a new global assessment report on transnational crime and online scams, po
As tensions escalate along the border between Thailand and Cambodia, the Thai government has ordered all its citizens working in casinos in Cambodia to stay at home and prohibited them from going to casinos on the other side of the border for work or entertainment. This measure is a precaution amids
Recently, Thai media visited the Aranyaprathet border checkpoint in Sa Kaeo Province and observed a dramatic change in immigration and emigration patterns, with a large number of Thais returning from Cambodia and a significant drop in those heading to Cambodia. It is reported that the Eastern Comman
Recently, the Pattaya police in Thailand launched a special operation named "Anti-Fraud Sharp Sword," successfully raiding three luxurious pool villas near Zhongyong Road and dismantling a transnational fraud gang consisting of over twenty Chinese suspects. At the scene, 13 computers, over 100 mobil
According to Thai media reports, the director of the third division of the Thailand Immigration Bureau, together with the Chonburi Immigration Office, Pattaya Police, and local administrative officials, deployed over 50 law enforcement officers to conduct a raid on an eight-story residential buildin
The Cyber Crime Division of Thailand held a press conference in Mueang Thani Province, announcing an ongoing investigation into a financial channel involving online gambling and fraud groups, suspected of transferring illicit gains abroad through the Cambodian cryptocurrency exchange "Huione Group".
Thai police in Chiang Mai, acting on a court-issued search warrant, raided a luxury residence in the San Sai district, dismantling an illegal online gambling platform "GO1818" targeting Chinese gamblers. The platform, hidden within a villa, had a monthly transaction volume of up to 10 million Thai B
The Thai government has recently launched a large-scale operation to crack down on illegal foreign workers, attracting significant social attention. According to XTHAI, a Thai news outlet, over the past nine months, more than 4400 foreigners have been arrested for engaging in occupations prohibited
