09/29/25 Thailand weighs private “lotto-style” lottery to boost jackpots The Government Lottery Office is considering a new model with rollover prizes.
09/24/25 Thai Senate rejects casino legalisation A Senate committee has recommended that any future casino legalisation proposals be subject to a national referendum.
08/08/25 Why Thailand’s casino legalisation bill stalled: experts weigh in Focus Gaming News spoke with industry experts on the political and social hurdles holding back Thailand’s casino ambitions.
08/07/25 Questions raised over timing of Thailand’s poker legalisation The legalisation of poker tournaments shortly before a major event has drawn scrutiny from opposition leaders.
08/06/25 Thai police take down illegal gambling site The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau police raided a house in Bangkok.
08/05/25 Thailand legalises poker for international tournaments The country has lifted a decades-old ban on the game under tight conditions.
07/24/25 Thai lawmakers back retirement lottery initiative as national savings tool The aim is to curb illegal gambling while promoting long-term saving with guaranteed returns.
07/11/25 Thaksin Shinawatra defends Thai casino bill The former PM says a decline in tourism is due to safety concerns, not casino plans.
