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Thailand’s election delivers stability but dims prospects for legal casinos and “entertainment complex” investment ThailandPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party won a bigger-than-expected mandate, and the market cheered continuity — yet the gaming sector fears the result could push casino legalisation further down the agenda.February 10, 2026 -
Thailand blocks nearly 184,000 online gambling URLs in three-month cyber crackdown ThailandThailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society says it has shut down 183,977 gambling-related URLs since October, as part of a broader operation that blocked more than 220,000 illegal online items in just over three months.January 25, 2026 -
Pheu Thai drops casino legalisation push and pivots to wellness tourism ahead of 2026 vote ThailandThailand’s Pheu Thai Party has formally abandoned its flagship casino legalisation policy, rebranding planned “entertainment complex” zones as wellness and medical tourism hubs in a clear pre-election shift away from gambling-led growth.January 20, 2026 -
Thai People’s Party leader draws red line after MP candidate’s arrest over online gambling ThailandPeople’s Party chief Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has promised “zero tolerance” for grey-area crime after candidate Ratchapong Soisuwan was arrested on charges of running an illegal online gambling and money-laundering network ahead of Thailand’s February general election.January 17, 2026 -
Thailand Establishes Task Force to Combat Online Gambling and Scam-Linked Fund Transfers ThailandThailand has launched a new inter-agency task force to track and disrupt financial transactions tied to online gambling and scam networks, strengthening the country’s response to financial crime and unlicensed betting operationsNovember 7, 2025 -
Ex-Muay Thai Champion “Puenkon Tor Surat” Arrested in US $2.7 M Online Gambling Network Bust ThailandThai cyber-police have detained former Muay Thai champion Weerapong “Puenkon Tor Surat” in a major crackdown on an illegal online gambling network reportedly generating about THB 100 million (≈ US $2.7 million) annuallyOctober 31, 2025 -
Thailand Reinstates Poker Ban as Prime Minister Anutin Tightens Gambling Rules ThailandThailand has officially reinstated its ban on poker after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed a new decree on 22 October 2025, reversing a three-month-old decision that had classified the game as a regulated sportOctober 25, 2025 -
Thailand Advances Gaming Bill Aimed at Curbs on “Gambling-Like” Mechanics ThailandThailand’s government is pushing forward a landmark bill that would regulate digital games with gambling-like features, such as randomized rewards and loot boxes, in an effort to increase transparency and protect consumersOctober 11, 2025 -
Thailand's new Prime Minister dispels hopes for casino legalization ThailandOn September 10, the new Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, issued a statement ruling out the possibility of legalizing casinos during his term in officeSeptember 14, 2025 -
Another committee to study the legalisation of casinos formed in Thailand Regulation ThailandThe Thai House of Representatives has formed another committee to study the possibility of legalizing casinos. According to the local Bangkok Post, the committee included 60 parliamentarians. A new parliamentary group will look at ways to boost Thailand's economy, including the possibility of creating entertainment and regulated gaming establishments and cracking down on illegal casinos. 90 days a...October 30, 2023
