They are not the only ones, gambling is addictive it's like smoking addiction where the withdrawal is the hardest to endure, these gamblers will always find a way to gamble even if there is a restriction and on a remote place, the promoters will try to find a place where gamblers will meet top gamble because there is profit to be made from these gamblers, so it's not only Thailand it's the problem of many countries and will continue to be a problem as long as there are restrictions.
Gambling is a game that is prohibited in many countries. The main reason why this country prohibit gambling is the negative impact of gambling which is difficult to control. Gambling addiction has caused the gambler more problems than he got it. Countries that legalize gambling can make a lot of profit through taxes, but if the government fails to prohibit gambler from using limited amount of money then compulsive gambling will continue to increase.
The taxes generated from gambling have helped cash flow into the state, but the government should also be held accountable for enacting regulation that allow gambler not to spend too much money in casino over a period of time. I like the idea, but until now my gambling activity still has to be done in secret in my country because it is prohibited.