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Legal
March 14, 2023
Fake Thai Cop Scammed People for Gambling Money
The police in Thailand have arrested a man who not only pretended to be a cop but also scammed people across the central Thai countryside. Then, Thaiger reported, the fraud would gamble the dirty money away in casinos in Cambodia. The man presented himself as Pol. Col. Wuttisak Phittakchan-im, 58, claiming to be a police […]
Legal
February 28, 2023
Thai Activist Accuses Police of Running Illegal Gambling Sites
Achariya Ruangrattanapong publicly condemned what he alleges is the involvement of senior police officers, and an ex-national police chief, in illegal gambling websites that are running rampant in Thailand, the Bangkok Post reported. At Least 100 Police Officers Are Involved in Illegal Gambling Achariya showed the media a banner on which he had jotted down […]
Casino
February 15, 2023
Thai Actress Accuses Macau888 Gambling Boss of Domestic Abuse
In a video uploaded to Facebook, Arisara insisted that “Benz Daemon” as the man is known by his moniker, had been abusive to her during their relationship. Arisara said that she had suffered physical and mental abuse by Chaiwat on numerous occasions and had the evidence to back her claims up. The actress shared photos […]
Legal
January 16, 2023
Fraudster Arrested after Cheating the US Stock Market
Peter Coker Junior, the ex-chair of South Shore Holdings which operated the failed gambling resort The 13, has been arrested in Phuket last Wednesday. Coker was wanted by Interpol because of his involvement in financial fraud. Coker Used to Chair a Business Which Wanted to Get Into Gambling As reported by the Bangkok Post, Coker […]
Casino
January 16, 2023
Thailand May Legalize Casinos in IRs in a Few Years
Casino gaming may become a reality in Thailand in a few years. As reported by the Bangkok Post, the Asian country’s House of Representatives just approved a report that proposes the creation of integrated resorts with casinos. Thailand Approved a Casino Proposal The report in question is a comprehensive report that a special committee compiled […]
Business
January 12, 2023
Integrated Resorts with Casinos Back on the Table for Thailand
Integrated Resorts (IRs) can help cities boost their visitation and tourism. If the resorts offer casino gambling, those activities deliver fresh tax revenue for local and government structures and at the same time decrease the share of the black market. Casinos Expected to Take 5% Of Integrated Resort Areas Now, a new report released by […]
Industry
December 15, 2022
Thai Influencer Gets 54-year Jail Sentence over Gambling Promo
A former celebrity boxer, advisor of the House on gambling in Thailand, and internet personality, Siapo Po-arnon, was sentenced earlier this week over allegations of participation in the promotion of online gambling activities, as well as money laundering, a report revealed. Internet Celebrity in Thailand Sentenced to Prison The 30-year-old was among a group of […]
Casino
November 17, 2022
Thailand May Need to Wait on Casino Resorts Until 2023
Thailand may put talks about the introduction of casino resorts on the back burner until after the country’s general election in 2023, Inside Asia Gaming reported. The publication, which is an authoritative specialized media covering the Asian gaming market, cited Spectrum Asia CEO Paul Bromberg who was attending the 2022 MGS Summit on Wednesday and […]
Casino
November 15, 2022
Thai Police Busts Illegal Gambling Ring That Run 500 Sites
Police in Thailand has reported a new success against illegal gambling having cracked down on an underground network that may be linked to the operation of as many as 500 illegal gambling websites. The news was reported by The Nation, a local media outlet, and it detailed the fight that the Crime Suppression Division police […]
Industry
September 27, 2022
Thailand and Cambodia Continue Crackdown on Illegal Gambling
Authorities in the ASEAN region continue to show their resolve against illegal gambling by shutting down operations and arresting illegal immigrants, 550 in Cambodia and 40 suspects in Thailand according to the latest crackdown as reported by Asia Gaming Brief. Thailand’s Coordinated Raids The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) in Thailand has reportedly seized more than […]