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
To implement the Thai government's emergency policy on combating online fraud and transnational crime, the National Police Agency announced on April 29 the results of the second round of the nationwide "Human Snake Terminator" operation. This operation focused on illegal entry, smuggling, and forei
An innovative policy in Thailand aimed at encouraging retirement savings is attracting significant attention from the World Bank. This project, which combines savings with a "lottery" mechanism, could become a model for other developing countries facing the challenges of aging populations.World Bank
The Thai government continues to intensify its crackdown on online gambling. Recently, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Prasert Jantararuangtong, reported that from January 1 to March 31, 2025, the government has blocked as many as 29,185 websites related to online
The Thai Ministry of Labor conducts surprise inspections in two major foreign worker gathering areas in Bangkok, strictly checking illegal employment activities!Recently, Thai Minister of Labor Pipa announced that the government will intensify efforts to crack down on illegal foreign workers to ensu
Recently, 28 foreign students in Nan Province, Thailand, had their visas revoked due to prolonged absenteeism, uncovering a gray industry chain that exploits student visas for illegal work and even gray market activities.With the massive relocation of gray market personnel to Thailand by the end of
LiveScore announces its brand development in Southeast Asia has entered a new phase, focusing on the Thai market. This move is part of a broader regional strategy aimed at enhancing the platform's influence in key growth markets before the 2026 World Cup.According to the company, Thailand and Indone
The Thai government's bill to legalize entertainment complexes, originally scheduled to be reviewed during the parliamentary session ending on April 9, includes the establishment of five integrated casino resorts nationwide. However, due to internal disagreements within the ruling coalition and str
Thailand is quietly rising as the new star of the Asian gambling industry. According to the latest report by Maybank Kim Eng (Thailand), the EBITDA profit margin of Thai casino resorts is expected to reach 34%-49%, potentially surpassing Macau and Singapore to become the top in Asia.This significant
The Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) in Thailand held a press conference in Nonthaburi Province, announcing the successful dismantling of a large online gambling network "OK2D" with an annual turnover exceeding 2.4 billion Thai Baht, and the arrest of four suspects, along with the seizur
The Director of the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) of the Royal Thai Police, Major General Thap, reported that the ECD's third division, with court approval, recently conducted a joint operation in Bangkok, Chonburi, and Phuket under the code name "Crypto Phantom," targeting illegal digit
Despite the apparent unity of the ruling coalition in Thailand, undercurrents are swirling around the "Entertainment Complex Act." The government led by Prime Minister Pei Tongtan of the For Thai Party recently decided to postpone the parliamentary debate on this controversial bill until after July
Police in Pattaya City, Chonburi Province, Thailand, raided an illegal casino hidden inside a sports club in the city center, arresting 19 people on the spot, including foreign gamblers, and seizing a large amount of gambling equipment and cash chips. The amount of money involved in the gambling exc
As cross-border telecommunications fraud intensifies, many Asian countries are accelerating the construction of a joint crackdown mechanism. Recently, China, Cambodia, Thailand, and Indonesia announced the launch of a new round of anti-fraud cooperation, marking the regional security collaboration's
Recently, a video of the police arresting a suspect was circulated online and maliciously edited with a photo of Kawin Thamsatchanan, the former goalkeeper of the Thailand national team, and the word "arrest," creating fake news about his alleged involvement in online gambling.Kawin himself issued
