Thailand

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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai Navy Detains 14 Chinese Fled Cambodian Scam Crackdown

Thai naval forces detained 14 Chinese nationals crossing illegally from Cambodia, with suspected ties to cyber-scam networks and online gambling operations.
Legal
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai Court Jails Ex-Senator's Son for 132 Years in Gambling Case

A Bangkok court sentenced a former senator's son to 132 years for illegal online gambling. Find out how the network operated and what was seized.
Legal
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thailand's Major Crackdown on Scams and Illegal Gambling

Thai authorities are cracking down on cyber fraud, illegal gambling, and transnational crime networks in a sweeping multi-front law enforcement campaign.
Legal
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai Abbot Sentenced to 50 Years for Temple Gambling Fraud

Thai abbot Tid Yaem was jailed 50 years after embezzling over $79M from one of Thailand's top temples, with most of it funneled into online baccarat gambling.
Legal
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai Police Arrest Chinese National Behind 13-Billion-Baht Online Gambling Empire in Pattaya

Thai police arrested a Chinese national, Pei Min Si, in Pattaya for running a gambling network that generated over 13 billion baht in illegal turnover.
Legal
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Anutin Charnvirakul Reelected as Thailand PM, Ending Casino Legalization Push

Thailand reelects Anutin as prime minister, reinforcing opposition to casino legalization while addressing economic and political challenges.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thailand Cracks Down on 10K Crypto Accounts and Blocks 437K Illegal URLs

Thailand intensifies its fight against digital crime by freezing over 10,000 crypto accounts and blocking over 437,000+ illegal gambling and scam-related URLs.
Legal
Makkasan Interchange expressway network at night in Bangkok, Thailand
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai Police Arrest 93 Vietnamese in Bangkok Illegal Online Gambling Raid

Thai police raided an illegal Bangkok gambling hub, arresting 93 Vietnamese nationals and exposing a large cross-border betting network.
Legal
Coastal skyline and beachfront of Pattaya in Thailand with hotels and seaside buildings
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thaksin Shinawatra Parole Nears as Thailand Advances Casino-Free Tourism Plans

Thaksin Shinawatra's parole eligibility approaches as Thailand moves forward with a TBH700 billion casino-free tourism and entertainment complex in the EEC.
Industry
Thailand Authorities Have Arrested Esports Player Tokyogurl
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Thai Authorities Arrest Tokyogurl in SEA Games Remote-Play Cheating Case

Thailand officials have arrested esports players Tokyogurl and Cheerio following a cheating scandal during the 33rd SEA Games.
Esports