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Thai Police Bust Illegal Casino

22 June 2005

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.

Thai University Gambles on Casino Courses

10 May 2005

International News Brief: A Thai university has reignited the debate over casinos by offering a course in casino and gaming management.

Thailand Won't Legalize Casinos

20 April 2005

News Brief: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday the government was not ready to think about legalising casinos in Thailand since it had many other problems that needed tackling more urgently.

Asia Bets on Las Vegas-Style Casinos

20 April 2005

International News Brief: Several Asian countries are easing restrictions on casinos, taking a bet that Las Vegas-style gambling halls will attract more tourists and create jobs.

Thais Visit Cambodian Casinos for New Years

13 April 2005

International News Brief: For some Thais, the New Year holidays are an excuse to nip across the Cambodian border for a spot of one of the oldest vices: gambling.

Thai Government Expected to Push for Casino

8 March 2005

International News Brief: The planned launch of a casino business in Thailand will take a step closer to reality as the new cabinet of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to give top priority to the issue.

Thai Protest To Cambodia Over Gambling Case

25 January 2005

International News Brief: Thailand has protested to Cambodia that court proceedings were launched against six Thai gamblers charged with stealing 90 million baht from a Poipet casino without giving prior notice to the embassy in Phnom Penh.

Army Officers To Negotiate For Release Of Nine Thai Gamblers

18 January 2005

International News Brief: Army officers have been sent to negotiate with Cambodian authorities and the owner of a casino in Poipet about the release of nine Thai gamblers being held for a 90 million baht ($2.3 million) scam.

Thailand Launches Investigation Into Gambling Accusations

17 January 2005

International News Brief: Police and military officials working in the Thai-Cambodian border area today launched an investigation into claims that nine Thai gamblers had cheated casinos in the Cambodian town of Poi Pet of over Bt90 million.

Gambling Tycoon Gets 6 Years in Jail for Rigging the Lottery

29 December 2004

International News Brief: Five men including Klom Bang Kruai, a gambling tycoon from Nonthaburi, have been sentenced to six years in jail for rigging the lottery.

PBL, Melco Plan to Expand in Asia

6 December 2004

International News Brief: Australia's largest publishing and gaming firm, Publishing and Broadcast Ltd, and Hong Kong joint venture partner Melco signalled plans on Monday to expand in the gaming business in Asia, with possible casinos in Thailand and Singapore.

Poodle Exposes Illegal Gambling Ring

10 September 2004

International News Brief: A thai woman's vehement denials that she was running an illegal gambling network were scuppered when her pet poodle was found playing with betting slips in her back garden, police said.

Border Survey Proposed to End Casino Dispute

14 July 2004

International News Brief: A senior Cambodian military officer has proposed a joint survey to clearly delineate the border near Chong Sa-ngam checkpoint in Si Sa Ket province following claims that a Cambodian casino encroaches on Thai soil.

Betfair Targets Asian Gamblers

22 June 2004

International News Brief: Online gambling service Betfair, has embarked on an expansion plan in Asia by lobbying governments and the handful of existing legal bookies for recognition and alliances.

Asian Governments Praised For Vigilance

16 June 2004

International News Brief: The Asian Football Confederation has praised the respective governments of Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore for their vigilance on cracking down illegal betting for the Euro 2004.

Thai Police Block Gambling Sites

14 June 2004

International News Brief: Thai police ordered local internet providers to block access to England-based betting websites in an effort to stem record gambling expected in the kingdom during the ongoing Euro 2004 football tournament.

Gamblers Take Off for Cambodia

14 June 2004

International News Brief: Thousands of Thai people crossed the border during the weekend to casinos in Cambodia where they could place bets on the Euro 2004 soccer matches.

Thai Police Crackdown on Euro Betting

14 June 2004

International News Brief: Police arrested 353 people across Thailand for gambling on Euro 2004 Cup soccer matches during the opening hours of the tournament.

Poll: Thailand's Euro 2004 Betting Up

11 June 2004

International News Brief: Thais are expected to spend as much as 33 billion baht betting on the Euro 2004 football tournament, according to a poll.

Thai Police Target Soccer Gambling

10 June 2004

International News Brief: A Thai metropolitan police center has been formed to combat soccer gambling around the clock during the Euro 2004 soccer tournament.

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