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Cops raid illegal poker den
News, Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 12/01/2026
» CHON BURI: Ten people were arrested in a raid on an illegal poker den in Chon Buri, following an investigation into the illegal sale of nitrous oxide, commonly known as "laughing gas".
Ten foreigners caught gambling on Koh Phangan
Online Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» Ten foreigners were arrested when caught illegally playing poker at a rented house on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province on Tuesday night.
Poker ban a B1.4bn loser, says Pheu Thai
Post Reporters, Published on 25/10/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party has slammed the government's decision to reclassify poker as gambling, arguing it contradicts global trends and undermines the country's potential to develop tourism-driven growth.
Poker recriminalised after briefly being legal
Online Reporters, Published on 22/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in his capacity as interior minister, has banned poker, reversing his Pheu Thai predecessor’s decision to decriminalise it just over two months ago.
Senate shoots down casino bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Senate has formally rejected the government's draft bill proposing the establishment of integrated entertainment complexes that include casinos, citing serious concerns over social impact, economic disruption and national security.
Acting PM issues policy directives to better aid public
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/08/2025
» Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Thursday laid down urgent policy directives to provincial governors and senior officials, calling for faster and more effective responses to deliver government policies as well as better serve the people.
Opposition suspicious about sudden change on poker
Aekarach Sattaburuth , Published on 06/08/2025
» The opposition Bhumjaithai Party has voiced suspicions about the timing of an order to revoke outdated regulations and legalise poker tournaments in Thailand.
Govt clarifies stance on poker policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2025
» Poker will only be played as a sport with oversight from an authorised association, which is in the process of being set up, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Poker becomes legal for tourneys
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/08/2025
» Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has officially signed an order legalising poker games for money under controlled conditions, with the aim of paving the way for international-level tournaments to be held in the country.
Foreigners arrested at illegal casino hotel in Pattaya
News, Online Reporters, Published on 17/06/2025
» At least 20 foreigners were arrested in Pattaya when police raided an eight-storey hotel that had been converted into a casino centre.