Thailand News

Thailand's military government have cracked down on illegal gambling during the World Cup.

Thailand's military government have cracked down on illegal gambling during the World Cup.

60 arrests made in Euro 2012 illegal gambling sweep in Bangkok, Thailand.

Gambling raids by Interpol netted $10m during month of World Cup.

Phuket authorities ready to crack down on illegal gamblers during the World Cup.

International News Brief: National Legislative Assembly member Chamlong Srimuang handed a letter to Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont this afternoon, asking him to slow down the process to make two- and three-digit lottery operations lawful.

International News Brief: The Bangkok police raided a TV production house opposite the Crime Suppression Police headquarters, which doubled as a gambling den for internet baccarat players.

International News Briuef: About one in five Thais who illegally gambling on football are likely to default on their bets, according to a Kasikorn Research Centre survey released yesterday.

nternational News Brief: More than 500 people have been arrested in Bangkok for illegal gambling on football since the World Cup kicked off early this month, police said.

nternational News Brief: Thai bookmakers taking bets on World Cup matches have migrated across the border to neighbouring Burma to avoid arrested for illegal gambling, news reports say.

International News Brief: Thailand is going all out to stamp out illegal World Cup betting.

International News Brief: Thai police in the northern border town of Mae Sai have imposed strict measures to prevent gamblers disguised as tourists from crossing to Myanmar to gamble in its casinos during a four-day holiday which begins Thursday.

International News Brief: A Thai-Japanese joint venture report a 10-year, 135-billion-baht development plan to build a floating Phuket Bay International City.

International News Brief: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday reacted cautiously to his tourism minister's idea of legalising casinos, which has drawn mixed views from academics and tour operators.

Thailand officials want Nevada businesses to expand into the dynamic Asian country.

International News Brief: The prospects for Australia's gaming tycoons of new opportunities in Thailand have improved, with the Thai Government pushing for a referendum on legalising casinos

International News Brief: The prospects for Australia's gaming tycoons of new opportunities in Thailand have improved, with the Thai Government pushing for a referendum on legalising casinos.

International News Brief: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said before any move was made to legalise casinos in Thailand, voters should be consulted in a referendum.

International News Brief: The Taopoon casino raid has renewed government interest in sounding out public opinion on legalising casinos, as critics claim the bust was orchestrated to justify bringing gambling dens within the law.

International News Brief: Thai police have raided a vast illegal casino in the centre of Bangkok, using helicopters to sweep down on the complex and detaining over 300 people.