Former Thai Senator Jermsak Pintong posted an article on his Facebook titled "15 Questions the Government Needs to Answer Before Establishing Legal Casinos and Online Gambling in Thailand," raising a series of doubts and concerns.Here is the translation of the article: (Translator: Nara)1. What a
With the Thai government's approval of the "Entertainment Complex Business Act" draft on the 13th, the process of legalizing gambling in Thailand has officially taken a crucial step forward.This bill not only promotes a major transformation in Thailand's entertainment industry but also sets a new be
The Deputy Director of Thailand's Technology Crime Suppression Division (บช.สอท.), Atthasit Sudsanguan (พล.ต.ต.อรรถสิทธิ์ สุดสงวน), stated in an interview that if the Thai government decides to open legal casinos, it would help reduce illegal online gambling sites and bring revenue to the country, t
At the beginning of 2025, Thailand has been continuously presenting major events. First was the "Wang Xing crisis," followed by the "tourism exodus."On January 13, before Thailand could resolve its PR crisis, the cabinet under Prime Minister Pei Tongtan took a significant action.They approved a draf
Under recent significant moves in Thai politics, this Southeast Asian country seems to be embarking on a controversial path.According to various media reports in Thailand, on January 13th local time, Thai Prime Minister Pei Tongtan announced during a cabinet meeting that the cabinet had in principle
For any government attempting to legalize casino projects, public opposition is often a hindrance. The latest attempt by the Bai Dongtan government is no exception.Earlier this week, the Gambling Prevention Foundation launched an online petition campaign asking people to sign against the "Entertainm
Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand, discussed the progress of the draft "Comprehensive Entertainment Venues B.E. or Entertainment Center Management Act".He confirmed that the government is committed to addressing underground issues. Some foundations are now
According to Prommin Lertsuridej, the Secretary-General to the Prime Minister of Thailand, seven major international investors have expressed strong interest in the casino resort complex planned to launch in Thailand in 2029.These investors plan to invest in complexes in locations including Bangkok,
Critics warn that entertainment venues allowing casino operations will be used by illegal businesses for money laundering.Opposition People's Party MP Rangsiman Rome said that improper Chinese businesses might invest in such complexes, and some might launder money through the casinos there.Mr. Rang
Prasert Jantararuangtong, the Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES) in Thailand, stated that the cabinet has in principle approved the legal framework proposed by the DES to manage online gambling issues, which was passed in the cabinet meeting on Monday.The proposal includes first amending
On January 13, 2025, the Thai Cabinet approved a controversial bill aimed at legalizing casinos within specific "entertainment complexes."The core goal of the bill is to boost tourism, create jobs, and address the long-standing issue of illegal gambling in Thailand.Core Content of the BillAccording
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