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Thailand Prepares Major Gambling Law Overhaul After 90 Years ThailandThailand is considering a comprehensive reform of its 1935 Gambling Act, with proposed changes covering online gambling, licensing procedures, taxation, enforcement and consumer protection.October 21, 2026 -
Thailand to Work With Meta and TikTok to Target Illegal Gambling Advertising ThailandThailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society plans to coordinate directly with Meta, TikTok and other digital platforms to identify illegal gambling advertising, build shared monitoring data and pass actionable information to the Royal Thai Police.October 15, 2026 -
Thailand Shuts Down Two Major World Cup Betting Networks in Udon Thani ThailandThai police have dismantled two online football betting networks in Udon Thani as authorities intensify enforcement during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, targeting illegal betting sites, financial channels and gambling operators.July 5, 2026 -
Thailand Blocks 13,888 World Cup Gambling Pages in 18 Days Using AI ThailandThailand has blocked 13,888 illegal online gambling pages and URLs linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in just 18 days, using AI-supported monitoring as part of a wider digital enforcement campaign.June 26, 2026 -
Thailand Steps Up Blocking of Illegal Gambling Websites Ahead of 2026 World Cup ThailandThailand has ordered tougher action against illegal online gambling platforms as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, with authorities warning that football betting activity could surge during the tournament.June 9, 2026 -
Thailand steps up online gambling crackdown as youth risks rise ahead of World Cup ThailandThai police are intensifying action against illegal online gambling networks amid growing concern over youth involvement and rising football-betting activity ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.June 2, 2026 -
Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay amid security concerns ThailandThailand is moving to cut visa-free stays for visitors from more than 90 countries from 60 days to 30 days, citing concerns over visa misuse, illegal business activity, overstays and crimes involving foreign nationals.May 23, 2026 -
Thailand broadens digital enforcement partnership with Meta beyond online gambling ThailandThailand has expanded its digital enforcement cooperation with Meta, moving beyond the blocking of online gambling pages to a broader crackdown on scam-related content across Facebook as authorities push for faster takedowns and more proactive monitoring.May 7, 2026 -
Thai authorities detain 104 in coordinated Bangkok gambling raids ThailandThai police and provincial administration officials carried out coordinated late-night raids on two suspected illegal gambling venues in Bangkok, detaining 104 people and seizing cash and equipment in one of the capital’s latest multi-site enforcement actions.April 30, 2026 -
Thailand steps up crackdown on transnational online scam and gambling networks ThailandThai authorities are intensifying enforcement against internet-based fraud and illegal gambling operations, combining multi-billion-baht asset freezes with high-profile arrests as part of a broader campaign against transnational criminal networks.April 14, 2026
