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
In recent years, a large number of Chinese students have gone to Thailand to study, but the "student visa" has gradually become a tool for some criminals to cover their identities and stay for a long time, causing serious security risks. The Thai Immigration Bureau is joining forces with multiple de
Thailand's Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) conducted raids on July 15 in Bangkok and Sa Kaeo Province, targeting three children of Cambodian casino magnate Kok An, also known as "Pobet Casino Tycoon".The Criminal Court of Thailand had issued arrest warrants on July 14 for the following indiv
The Secretary-General of the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand, Dr. Phrommin Lertsuriyadej, announced that the Petongtan government will officially release its one-year governance performance report this September, focusing on combating issues such as telecommunications fraud, drugs, e-cigarettes,
Recently, Pei Tongtan strongly countered the chairman of the Thai Proud Party, Anutin, during a media interview in the parliament, accusing him of "distorting the content of high-level communications between China and Thailand and deliberately shifting the responsibility for governance failure" by u
According to security intelligence disclosures from multiple countries, a "highly fortified park" is secretly being constructed in Uddom Meanchey Province, Cambodia, near the border with Thailand, suspected to be a new base for Chinese telecom fraud gangs previously eradicated in Myanmar and Cambodi
Amid heated discussions in Thailand about the legalization of "entertainment complexes" and gambling, a research report authored by Lau Kok Keng, a renowned gambling law expert from Singapore, has drawn significant attention from Thai political and academic circles. The report, titled "Singapore's E
Due to recent security incidents in Thailand, including kidnappings, explosions, and political unrest, top South Korean artist G-Dragon has decided to cancel the scheduled world tour dates in Thailand. The organizers had previously stated that the performance would be postponed, but it has now been
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) of Thailand has intensified its investigation into the "Cambodian labor head fee" corruption network, revealing a massive money laundering chain involving high-ranking Cambodian officials, former Thai politicians, and several agencies. Police initially e
The Thai government's long-standing push for the legalization of casinos has once again encountered a major setback, as officials confirmed that the controversial entertainment complex bill will be withdrawn from the current parliamentary agenda.This move occurs during a period of heightened polit
Recently, Thai police launched a crackdown on online gambling, targeting the well-known illegal platform "VIPGAME66". They conducted simultaneous raids on three residences in the city of Ubon Ratchathani, successfully arresting three main suspects and seizing a total of 17 items of related assets, v
The bill to introduce casino resorts in Thailand has once again encountered significant resistance. Due to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra being embroiled in a political scandal, the bill has been removed from this week's parliamentary agenda, leaving its reform prospects unclear.On July 1, th
Thailand is fully launching a transnational campaign against fraud. Recently, the Royal Thai Police announced that the "Anti-Fraud and Anti-Human Trafficking War Room" will be officially established within July, and will cooperate deeply with Interpol, targeting cross-border fraud and human traffick
Another scandal erupts in Thai politics! On July 11, the opposition People's Power Party criticized the government, claiming that a member of parliament known as the "Online 888 MP," despite being closely associated with online gambling platforms, was appointed to a parliamentary special committee i
Another cross-border smuggling incident has emerged on the eastern border of Thailand, where two Thai men, who previously worked as backend administrators for the overseas gambling platforms "UFA" and "Slot888", were intercepted by military police while attempting to flee back to Thailand from Cambo
As Southeast Asian countries accelerate the development of the gambling industry, industry veteran consultant Aydemir Yuksel points out in his latest column that Singapore remains the "gold standard" of the Asia-Pacific gambling industry. Whether it's regulatory systems, operational efficiency, or i
