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Thai Court Approves Extradition of Alleged Gambling Kingpin She Zhijiang to China

November 12, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, China, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Employment & Careers, Unlicensed Operation, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Thailand

After a prolonged legal struggle spanning more than three years, Thailand has approved the extradition of alleged gambling tycoon w to China. The 43-year-old Chinese national, who also holds Cambodian citizensh...

Anutin Charnvirakul Reverses Pheu Thai Policy, Reimposes Nationwide Ban on Poker in Thailand

Vanja Mitic

October 23, 2025

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Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reinstated the country’s long-standing ban on poker, reversing a recent move by his predecessor that had briefly legalized the card game. Acting...

Thailand Advances Landmark Gaming Legislation to Regulate “Hidden Gambling”

Vanja Mitic

October 7, 2025

Online gaming software, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Thailand

Thailand is on the verge of becoming the first ASEAN nation to enact dedicated gaming legislation with the introduction of the Promotion of the Game Industry Act. This proposed law seeks to address the growing ...

Thai Senate Rejects Casino Bill, Citing Risks to Society and Security

Johnny K.

September 25, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Asian Casino News, Thailand

Thailand’s Senate has officially voted down acontentious draft law that would have paved the way for integrated entertainment complexes featuring casinos. The legislation, initially put forward under former Pri...

Senate to Weigh Report Rejecting Paetongtarn Casino Proposal

Vanja Mitic

September 22, 2025

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The Thai Senate is preparing to deliberate a committee report that calls for the rejection of the previous government’s controversial casino-entertainment complex bill. Although the bill itself has already been...

Anutin Charnvirakul Confirmed as Thailand’s Prime Minister; Major Blow to Casino Legislation

Vanja Mitic

September 8, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Asian Casino News, Thailand

Thailand’s House of Representatives has selected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as the nation’s 32nd Prime Minister. The vote on Friday, September 5, ended weeks of political uncertainty ...

Thai Court Removes PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Leaving Casino Bill in Limbo

Johnny K.

September 1, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Asian Casino News, Thailand

Thailand has been thrust back into political turmoil after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was formally dismissed from office by the Constitutional Court on Friday. The ruling, delivered by a 6-3 vote, co...

Bangkok Gambling Den Raid Uncovers Massive Illegal Operation

Vanja Mitic

August 29, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Unlicensed Operation, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Thailand

Thai authorities have dismantled a major illegal gambling operation in Bangkok, arresting more than 200 individuals in a raid that revealed monthly revenues exceeding THB500 million (approximately $14.6 million...

Thailand Moves to Legalize Tournament Poker Amid Tackling Illegal Gambling

Vanja Mitic

August 6, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Poker Law, World Casino News, Poker Tournaments, Gaming Industry News, Poker, Unlicensed Operation, Thailand

In a significant move for the Thai gaming landscape, the government has taken steps to legalize tournament poker under controlled circumstances. This decision, which was made official on July 30, marks the end ...

Thailand to Withdraw Casino Bill Amid Political Shake-Up

Johnny K.

July 7, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Asian Casino News, Thailand

Thailand’s ruling coalition is preparing to formally remove a contentious bill aimed at legalizing entertainment complexes with casinos from the parliamentary agenda this Wednesday, July 9. The decision, accord...

Thai Opposition and Civic Groups Push for Casino Bill Withdrawal

Nina Davidovic

July 4, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Asian Casino News, Thailand

As Thailand faces a period of political instability, efforts to legalize casinos and online gambling have triggered widespread backlash. Opposition parties and civic groups have unified in demanding the full wi...

Thai Government Puts Off Casino Bill Debate Amid Rising Opposition

Kim M

June 28, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Thailand

Thailand’s proposed legislation to establish casino-inclusive entertainment complexes has been moved to the lowest priority on the parliamentary agenda, reflecting increased public pressure and growing legal sc...

Thailand Tightens Border, Bans Casino Tourism to Cambodia

Kim M

June 23, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Cambodia, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Asian Casino News, Thailand

Thailand has announced new restrictions targeting casino tourism to Cambodia, implementing tougher border controls and internet service suspensions in an effort to combat transnational cybercrime. The measures ...

Tourism Industry Calls for Pause on Casino Bill Amid Political Crisis in Thailand

Vanja Mitic

June 19, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino Destinations, Gaming Industry News, Thailand

Amid growing political instability and the looming dissolution of the House, tourism industry leaders in Thailand are expressing deep concerns about the government's rush to pass the controversial Entertainment...

Cambodia’s PM Defends Nation Against Online Gambling Accusations

Kim M

June 19, 2025

Cambodia, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Thailand

Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia recently addressed growing criticisms regarding the country's alleged role in facilitating online gambling operations. During a speech at the closing of the Extraordinary Ge...

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Thai Court Approves Extradition of Alleged Gambling Kingpin She Zhijiang to China

Anutin Charnvirakul Reverses Pheu Thai Policy, Reimposes Nationwide Ban on Poker in Thailand

Thailand Advances Landmark Gaming Legislation to Regulate “Hidden Gambling”

Thai Senate Rejects Casino Bill, Citing Risks to Society and Security

Senate to Weigh Report Rejecting Paetongtarn Casino Proposal

Anutin Charnvirakul Confirmed as Thailand’s Prime Minister; Major Blow to Casino Legislation

Thai Court Removes PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Leaving Casino Bill in Limbo

Bangkok Gambling Den Raid Uncovers Massive Illegal Operation

Thailand Moves to Legalize Tournament Poker Amid Tackling Illegal Gambling

Thailand to Withdraw Casino Bill Amid Political Shake-Up

Thai Opposition and Civic Groups Push for Casino Bill Withdrawal

Thai Government Puts Off Casino Bill Debate Amid Rising Opposition

Thailand Tightens Border, Bans Casino Tourism to Cambodia

Tourism Industry Calls for Pause on Casino Bill Amid Political Crisis in Thailand

Cambodia’s PM Defends Nation Against Online Gambling Accusations

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