Thailand government seeks measures to tackle the problems of illegal gambling.

[madnessteat]

No matter how hard the Thai government tries, the shadow gambling business will not be eradicated. There are many things in the world that are controlled by organized crime groups. In order to force them to give up their bread, a lot of blood will have to be spilled. I think that no one will just go for such measures.

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[kryptqnick]

Honestly, the COVID-19 as a reason to tackle illegal gambling doesn't sound realistic. So when people play legallly in a casino, they're not spreading COVID-19? And how about illegal online casinos? Clearly, they have nothing to do with COVID-19.
That being said, I think it's reasonable to minimise unnecessary contacts during the pandemic, and going to a casino is one of these things that should be put on pause. And the government should oppose any activities, legal and illegal, that contribute to the growth of COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile the gambling industry should be regulated, so that the state gets the revenue and people get to gamble without being criminals.

[ethereumhunter]

No matter how hard the Thai government tries, the shadow gambling business will not be eradicated. There are many things in the world that are controlled by organized crime groups. In order to force them to give up their bread, a lot of blood will have to be spilled. I think that no one will just go for such measures.

Yes, it is hard to eradicate the illegal gambling business because it makes many people try to win money. Many of them depend on illegal gambling to make money, and many of them desperate to search for a job in their city, so they use gambling to make money. I think the illegal gambling bribe the officials to protect their business, so they do not get any problem with the law or the police. If we talk about an illegal business, there will be many people who will be related to that business.

[Casdinyard]

Will these people accept with the regulation though?

People would think that the government wanted that taxes so bad that is why they are planning this all ahead. In my opinion it is really necessary for them to point out these illegal gambling places as there are a lot of people making these secret bets and secret profits that is like an underground gambling place to me. They need to address if they have a problem, and it is necessary for strict protocols.

What's ideal is that they would, in order to continue such activity. Well, that's also the thing, if you want to do something that is not legal to a country, whether you will push your luck to continue it despite of the restrictions and eventually be fined for it, or just accept the fact that almost everything is now being taxed in order to continue playing. Even in my country  only few gambling games are allowed such as lotteries and those in casinos, but those are taxed. But since people are still buying it, I guess it won't be that much of a bad thing than to be forced to stop playing permanently.

[Fredomago]

No matter how hard the Thai government tries, the shadow gambling business will not be eradicated.

Precisely. This problem is really a big one since there are many influence that holds the government, they'll have a lots of difficulties to eradicate this kind of activities.

There are many things in the world that are controlled by organized crime groups.

Those mafias are also connected with high rank politicians or high rank police officials.

In order to force them to give up their bread, a lot of blood will have to be spilled. I think that no one will just go for such measures.

Or,  the chance that money will speak louder than any government rules and regulations, someone who can deal underground just to
protect those illegal gambling businesses.

[Mahanton]

No matter how hard the Thai government tries, the shadow gambling business will not be eradicated. There are many things in the world that are controlled by organized crime groups. In order to force them to give up their bread, a lot of blood will have to be spilled. I think that no one will just go for such measures.

Yes, it is hard to eradicate the illegal gambling business because it makes many people try to win money. Many of them depend on illegal gambling to make money, and many of them desperate to search for a job in their city, so they use gambling to make money. I think the illegal gambling bribe the officials to protect their business, so they do not get any problem with the law or the police. If we talk about an illegal business, there will be many people who will be related to that business.

And that would  be mostly in officials on who would be the one behind of those illegal gambling places.If not, they would really just simply let those places operate as long they
would really be given out some bribe which isnt something new into this world and this doesnt only exist on movies but rather in reality since the beginning of time.
Getting rid of illegal things completely is on that impossible side.They can regulate and prohibit all they want but still there would be that will be running off
without any  jurisdiction or control.

[Twentyonepaylots]

Gambling always finds it way. Though I'm happy Thailand is at least doing something to ward off these illegal gamblers. Here in my country, even funerals and wakes are being profiteered, they set up gambling tents and bet on money to pay off the services and the grave. Everybody knows about this but no one is doing something.

[eaLiTy]

I came across this news where the government of Thailand is looking to get a sub committee ready to tackle the illegal gambling in the country.

They do believe that these gambling sites are the ones spreading the COVID more.

During situation like a pandemic it is important that the government should identify the places where these activities especially illegal gambling and clubs or dance bars can create problems as people do not really care about the situation and flaunt social distancing norms. It is a not a problem in Thailand alone but everywhere in the world where these illegal bars and gambling function usually paying off the cops or the local body.

[goinmerry]

No matter how hard the Thai government tries, the shadow gambling business will not be eradicated. There are many things in the world that are controlled by organized crime groups. In order to force them to give up their bread, a lot of blood will have to be spilled. I think that no one will just go for such measures.

That was too much of thinking. How can you say that if you aren't there and sees the situation?

Thailand's government knows better than us. This isn't a childish discussion.

They will just tackle the problems of illegal gambling and that was common and usual in any country. If they will fail, which I think won't happen, at least they tried. If they succeed, then good as legit gambling operators will get more revenue, hence helping the government in terms of tax.

[Yamifoud]

Illegal gambling has been a common problem in most countries. Though we know how strict the government and authorities imposing rules and regulations, unfortunately, this still not enough to stop people from doing this. The problem is that some illegal gambling has been protected by some known personality and even back-up by the authorities. Some greedy people whos been imposing such rules are milking this illegal gambling making them not apprehend and put in jail. This is the reason why illegal gambling will never stop no matter how the government is aggressive.

[iamsheikhadil]

If the revenue is so much as you stated, very well might the government should just select some of the most active ones, and then talk to the casino owners and force them to sign in legal terms. For the casino owners, atleast totally removal of casino is worse than having the casino ongoing and having a lesser profit nonetheless. And yeah, it can benefit all, people who are addicts, casino owners and government!

[Lorence.xD]

If the revenue is so much as you stated, very well might the government should just select some of the most active ones, and then talk to the casino owners and force them to sign in legal terms. For the casino owners, atleast totally removal of casino is worse than having the casino ongoing and having a lesser profit nonetheless. And yeah, it can benefit all, people who are addicts, casino owners and government!

They also should solve the corruption in their monarch government, many citizens hates the King and I think that this regulation will only anger the people as they do not want to participate in anything that their government does, some will definitely actively participate in this illegal gambling ring just to piss off their government. Taxation is a good thing but the people seem to know that it lines the pockets of the few elites of the country so I get their sentiment if they do not plan to abide this measures.

[MCobian]

I agree with the Thai government if it is proven that illegal gambling is one of the causes of the spread of the corona virus. But it is not enough
to close all illegal casinos in Thailand, because surely the Thai population who is addicted to gambling will look for ways to keep playing gambling
in secret. Why not give education to play online gambling, because it is proven that online gambling can prevent the spread of the corona virus.

[bryant.coleman]

I agree with the Thai government if it is proven that illegal gambling is one of the causes of the spread of the corona virus. But it is not enough
to close all illegal casinos in Thailand, because surely the Thai population who is addicted to gambling will look for ways to keep playing gambling
in secret. Why not give education to play online gambling, because it is proven that online gambling can prevent the spread of the corona virus.

There is only one real solution for illegal gambling. And that solution is to legalize all gambling activity. Prohibiting gambling, porn.etc reminds me of the dark ages. We are living in 21st century and the government should not decide on what forms of entertainment is permitted and what are not. Banning the casinos will only result in pushing it underground and handing over control to the criminal gangs.

[Johnyz]

Illegal gambling are being host by some casinos because they are struggling right now and in my country many casinos are closing their business because of pandemic. Well, Illegal gambling is already out in the market even before the pandemic, maybe Thailand wants to collect more taxes from those illegal gambler, they have to strengthen their own laws with regards to this one.

I personally don’t want to gamble illegally, especially on a country where your criminal action can be resulted to a lifetime imprisonment. This problem can’t be solve easily because I know this is being supported by the corrupt politician, let’s see if Thailand can finally erase those illegal gambling site.

[samcrypto]

I do believe that the government is not only working to eradicate the COVID hotspots but at the same time they want to make gambling businesses only legal since the revenues are forever in the favor of the government.

Government are making huge profit through taxes on every casinos so I think they can't afford to lose this market and that's why they are hunting all those illegal gambling, on a place like Thailand, collecting taxes is very important same thing in my country.

I do believe that people living in thailand should be careful if they are engaging in such things and also think about the consequences for sure. Since this time the people and the governing body of these illegal casinos will have a major problem.

If you don't want to get in trouble then better to transact on a legit gambling site so you can have totally fun without worrying for the authority to get you caught. Its not ok to deal on illegal things, not just on gambling so think again if you are planning to play illegally, good luck.

[imstillthebest]

They do believe that these gambling sites are the ones spreading the COVID more.

gambling sites spreading covid but how ? gambling sites are online and people dont gather to play online ,

what they mean are real life gambling places but if they can disenfect the whole gambling area and people will wear mask and face shield , also with the help of covid vaccine i dont think the covid will spread . government should decrease the tax and small gambling owners are going to think if they can afford it ,

if not then they should quit that business and dont ever think of operating illegaly but they can open other business and if they are already succesful and have lots of money they can go back on the gambling business legally .

[ethereumhunter]

And that would  be mostly in officials on who would be the one behind of those illegal gambling places.If not, they would really just simply let those places operate as long they
would really be given out some bribe which isnt something new into this world and this doesnt only exist on movies but rather in reality since the beginning of time.
Getting rid of illegal things completely is on that impossible side.They can regulate and prohibit all they want but still there would be that will be running off
without any  jurisdiction or control.

That will make the illegal gambling stay for a long time without attracting more officials to investigate the place because they have a backup from the stronger officials behind them. Maybe we do not know the truth because they work behind layers without seeing what they did. That will include people who can not pay the money if they borrow the money from the casino, and they will clean the mess if something happens to that casino.

It is really hard to get rid of illegal gambling because of the stronger people behind that business. Maybe if there is a strict rule that will punish the officials, the illegal gambling can get reduced for a while, but that does not guarantee to clean it because the gambling business is already working from a long time ago. It is like the root of the gambling business.

[swogerino]

Illegal gambling is the main target of the government because it steals some of the revenue of the legal gambling owned by such authorities related to the government and mostly those illegal gambling don't have any health restrictions which is really required for every casino to implement. Gambling is such a good business and a good thing to make our economy bring back to normal because of its high tax.

I think it is in the right of every government to tax every business operating in the country boundaries.Even though illegal casinos maybe appealing to a very few certain persons they should go legal or close activity.When a business pay taxes it also has benefits from it as the government can help tackle problems when they arise because you paid taxes.

[Kong Hey Pakboy]

I do believe that the government is not only working to eradicate the COVID hotspots but at the same time they want to make gambling businesses only legal since the revenues are forever in the favor of the government.

Government are making huge profit through taxes on every casinos so I think they can't afford to lose this market and that's why they are hunting all those illegal gambling, on a place like Thailand, collecting taxes is very important same thing in my country.

Indeed. The government is earning a considerable amount of profit in taxes in every legal casino. That is why it is a significant loss for the government to let illegal casinos earn money from gamblers. So they are continuously shutting down every illegal casino in a place like Thailand to make them pay taxes.

I do believe that people living in thailand should be careful if they are engaging in such things and also think about the consequences for sure. Since this time the people and the governing body of these illegal casinos will have a major problem.

If you don't want to get in trouble then better to transact on a legit gambling site so you can have totally fun without worrying for the authority to get you caught. Its not ok to deal on illegal things, not just on gambling so think again if you are planning to play illegally, good luck.

Yes. Avoid transacting and playing in an illegal gambling site or casino so you could avoid closing your account or funds and for you not to get caught by the authorities.