Thailand

Phuket authorities uncovered the illegal poker operation through social media surveillance, leading to the arrest of nine foreign nationals.

Thai anti-gambling coalition warns that lottery election pledges risk worsening gambling addiction, urging parties to adopt responsible policies.

Thai forces uncovered a transnational cybercrime scam network near the Thai-Cambodia border, pledging to secure the area through bilateral talks.

Prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat stated that land once earmarked for casinos will now be developed into health and medical hubs.