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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 -
Thailand political stability sidelines casino legalization debate after parliamentary vote ThailandThailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has secured strong parliamentary backing, reinforcing political stability and effectively removing any short-term prospects for casino legalization in the country.March 25, 2026 -
Thai police raid Bangkok’s Makkasan area, arrest 93 Vietnamese nationals in Vietnam-focused online gambling case ThailandOfficers say the operation targeted Vietnamese customers via sports betting and online casino websites, with investigators estimating cashflow of more than THB 100 million per day (about £2.3m) and seizing large volumes of computers and phones.March 10, 2026 -
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
