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

[FlightyPouch]

Really? Where are you from?
How are you connected to internet, you are using a 3G or 4G mobile network with a smartphone?   

I'm from the Philippines. I live in a province and our province doesn't entirely have mobile reception. Last November, a typhoon hugely affected our province and here in our place, the cell tower fell down. We don't have a signal for 3 months and just today, they fixed the cell tower and we just regained our signal.

When they are still fixing it. We usually go to this place on the mountainside just to access the internet. It is really hard especially for the students and for those people that needed it. We are far from the town where the signal is strong and we just have these places where the signal is strong and most of them are on the mountain or in a river dike which is far from here.

[ice098]

That would be really hard to accomplish.The same as corruption, I don't think it would be that easy to be able to take down these illegal gambling as there are a lot of people that for sure back them in these kinds of activities that might be a member of the government. In our country, gambling is not illegal but there are this illegal cockfighting and some of them could just get out because an officer knew them or someone close to these officers talk them out for their freedom.

70% of adult population were a huge number and Thailand would really get through a lot to tackle the problems of illegal gambling in their country. Gambling is addicting and no doubt that people will going to do the prohibited in their law to gamble. And to be honest it is a reality and even i could witness those kind of illegal gambling here in our country, in our society. Our local governments has a law that prohibiting a cockfighting but then those gamblers couldn't be controlled.

[madnessteat]

70% of adult population were a huge number and Thailand would really get through a lot to tackle the problems of illegal gambling in their country. Gambling is addicting and no doubt that people will going to do the prohibited in their law to gamble. And to be honest it is a reality and even i could witness those kind of illegal gambling here in our country, in our society. Our local governments has a law that prohibiting a cockfighting but then those gamblers couldn't be controlled.

Whatever steps are taken by the Thai government, but completely eradicate gambling will not work because such activities are conducted away from the eyes of the government and control it is almost unreal. To conduct a search for the location of a gambling house, its elimination with the arrest of the founders can take months of work and to organize it in another place requires no more than a week.

[newwest]

70% of adult population were a huge number and Thailand would really get through a lot to tackle the problems of illegal gambling in their country. Gambling is addicting and no doubt that people will going to do the prohibited in their law to gamble. And to be honest it is a reality and even i could witness those kind of illegal gambling here in our country, in our society. Our local governments has a law that prohibiting a cockfighting but then those gamblers couldn't be controlled.

Whatever steps are taken by the Thai government, but completely eradicate gambling will not work because such activities are conducted away from the eyes of the government and control it is almost unreal. To conduct a search for the location of a gambling house, its elimination with the arrest of the founders can take months of work and to organize it in another place requires no more than a week.

We cannot expect 100% of the eradication because somewhere or other people would find it or will gamble in their own means only. Since they are attracted so much then it is bigger chance that it might not stop though restriction and strict law will help in reduction which is what eve the government officials would be looking.

[geegaw]

That would be really hard to accomplish.The same as corruption, I don't think it would be that easy to be able to take down these illegal gambling as there are a lot of people that for sure back them in these kinds of activities that might be a member of the government. In our country, gambling is not illegal but there are this illegal cockfighting and some of them could just get out because an officer knew them or someone close to these officers talk them out for their freedom.

70% of adult population were a huge number and Thailand would really get through a lot to tackle the problems of illegal gambling in their country. Gambling is addicting and no doubt that people will going to do the prohibited in their law to gamble. And to be honest it is a reality and even i could witness those kind of illegal gambling here in our country, in our society. Our local governments has a law that prohibiting a cockfighting but then those gamblers couldn't be controlled.

Well, not only Thailand, almost all countries are facing underground gambling activities, and despite the strict precautions, gambling continues to be very widespread in society, psychology of wanting to search for losses and gambling addiction has not really been solved yet. I think when the government bans more, gambling gets bigger, why don't the government try to legalize it as an activity, a service for many people? With strict tax regulations and control over the player's loss to the extent allowed, Thailand will surely solve the illegal gambling situation.

[Janation]

That would be really hard to accomplish.The same as corruption, I don't think it would be that easy to be able to take down these illegal gambling as there are a lot of people that for sure back them in these kinds of activities that might be a member of the government. In our country, gambling is not illegal but there are this illegal cockfighting and some of them could just get out because an officer knew them or someone close to these officers talk them out for their freedom.

70% of adult population were a huge number and Thailand would really get through a lot to tackle the problems of illegal gambling in their country. Gambling is addicting and no doubt that people will going to do the prohibited in their law to gamble. And to be honest it is a reality and even i could witness those kind of illegal gambling here in our country, in our society. Our local governments has a law that prohibiting a cockfighting but then those gamblers couldn't be controlled.

I think we are in the same country.

Our local government banned cockfighting especially those that are doing their meetups privately. And with the pandemic that we have right now, it is prohibited with a double case in your hands if caught. Still, there are a lot of people doing that and the sad part is that even teenagers are going in there and my parents told me about a underage boys caught by the police in that meetup.

[Twentyonepaylots]

In my country, illegal gambling, prostitution, child trafficking, drug abuse quite possibly graft and corruption are all played by the same hands within the same syndicate groups. Thailand government should spend more time and money in acquiring intelligence which may lead them to the roots of the problem like what my country did, otherwise you can't expect it to be fixed.

[boyptc]

In my country, illegal gambling, prostitution, child trafficking, drug abuse quite possibly graft and corruption are all played by the same hands within the same syndicate groups. Thailand government should spend more time and money in acquiring intelligence which may lead them to the roots of the problem like what my country did, otherwise you can't expect it to be fixed.

They may have leads of where are those illegal gambling operators can be found. It's just if the assigned people can't also be trusted and just allows it for bribe, there's no hope for it.

Just as you've said, a lot of bad things happen and we don't have an idea what exactly is the real situation. But that's a good initiative to recognize these problems.

[pakhitheboss]

I doubt the government will be able to completely eradicate illegal gambling. Strict actions will only prevent them for few days or month, later on they will again pop up. The biggest problem is that these locations are now turning into COVID hotspot, which for me is a big issue. Therefore for the time being the government should take strict action against them.

[Silberman]

If they having a problem in quarantine to prevent the COVID-19 from spreading the virus in Thailand they should definitely close every possible business that is not necessary just to contain or quarantine the virus. But they should manage to close all of the illegal gambling first before closing the legal gambling businesses. Legal gambling casinos might comply to open but it seems good since the government is thinking to close this casino because of the pandemic in other countries mostly governments would just care about the money.

Unfortunately this is not the way it happens, governments for the most part always end up punishing the same people over and over again and those are the ones that comply with the law, so while casino owners that are responsible and that obey the law are losing a fortune while they keep their doors closed, illegal casinos keep operating and getting profits as now they do not have the competition of legal casinos, they do not have to pay taxes and they only have to bribe a few corrupt politicians to keep their doors open while the pandemic ravages the country.

[panganib999]

In my country, illegal gambling, prostitution, child trafficking, drug abuse quite possibly graft and corruption are all played by the same hands within the same syndicate groups. Thailand government should spend more time and money in acquiring intelligence which may lead them to the roots of the problem like what my country did, otherwise you can't expect it to be fixed.

It is not a surprise if all of that things control the syndicate groups because that business earns them bigger money. That is happening in many countries, not just in your country. But it is difficult to search for the roots of the problem, as many people who use that illegal gambling site will not tell the presence of the place if they do not get caught by the raid.

It is probably the intuition of the illegal gamblers by not to tell the truth of course because it will use it against them. It is so sad to think of the fact that many people are started to get into illegal gambling just because they are not contented to the earnings or  profit they made in just simply playing simple and legal gambling yet many people always thought of the greed of having a large amount of earnings. We all know that our government are actually aware of it but rather not to focus on it because at some point they are also part of it sometimes because they can gain a lot of money there. It is my opinion and thinking.

[ethereumhunter]

In my country, illegal gambling, prostitution, child trafficking, drug abuse quite possibly graft and corruption are all played by the same hands within the same syndicate groups. Thailand government should spend more time and money in acquiring intelligence which may lead them to the roots of the problem like what my country did, otherwise you can't expect it to be fixed.

It is not a surprise if all of that things control the syndicate groups because that business earns them bigger money. That is happening in many countries, not just in your country. But it is difficult to search for the roots of the problem, as many people who use that illegal gambling site will not tell the presence of the place if they do not get caught by the raid.

It is probably the intuition of the illegal gamblers by not to tell the truth of course because it will use it against them. It is so sad to think of the fact that many people are started to get into illegal gambling just because they are not contented to the earnings or  profit they made in just simply playing simple and legal gambling yet many people always thought of the greed of having a large amount of earnings. We all know that our government are actually aware of it but rather not to focus on it because at some point they are also part of it sometimes because they can gain a lot of money there. It is my opinion and thinking.

I think we can not blame them as they want to get more money for their lives, but unfortunately, they use the wrong way and never know if they can make money or lose that money. Greed and having a big passion for making money will be on their mind, and if they can not realize that wrong way, they will drag deeper without getting a way out. Maybe the government still focuses on solving the pandemic's problem, but before this pandemic attacks, I think the government is already thinking about it.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Is it true that 70% of all adults in Thailand are gamblers? If the statistic is true then definitely Thailand is a gamblers country. The existing problem of their government about illegal gambling is an indication that they are lacks with their regulations, but if the government wants to take advantage of the situation they can legalised those gamblings or casinos and impose proper tax from them.

I don't know about 70% of the population, but a lot of people do gamble. In the history of Thailand there were times when gambling was legalized, but it did not last long. The Thai government is not interested in taxes as their main goal is to eradicate gambling, which should eventually lead to a reduction in the illegal income of criminal gangs.
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Well, in Venezuela they banned traditional casinos, currently there are no casinos, but people choose to enter social networks and find a way to have fun looking for slot games, if some casino sites knew of the great potential of the clients they have, they would advertise in brochures, radios Because it would be to enter the internet and the internet is not controlled by the government, there are a number of people with a lot of money who do not know how to spend it. And they are people who spent the whole day in the casino.

[TheGreatPython]

Is it true that 70% of all adults in Thailand are gamblers? If the statistic is true then definitely Thailand is a gamblers country.

Indeed insane number of population indulged in gambling if that number if right and it shows the culture more than anything of the country, if there were enough jobs people won't be involved into gambling and more specifically illegal gambling so much. never heard of any crisis in Thailand and in fact used to think of Thailand as a good tourism country but this has changed my view.

The existing problem of their government about illegal gambling is an indication that they are lacks with their regulations, but if the government wants to take advantage of the situation they can legalised those gamblings or casinos and impose proper tax from them.

Yes, imposing taxes on illegal gambling and making it legal would be a good choice because that makes gambling less popular and if still the insane number of gamblers exist then the government will earn huge taxes at least.

[virasisog]

Given the current situation, lesser job opportunities, and most recreational activities prohibited, it is unavoidable for people to find other means to earn and have fun. Illegal gambling activities also increase in our country and it even caused a break out during the lockdown period. No matter what amendment the government does gambling operators will always find ways to continue their business. It is impossible to eradicate such activity since some illegal gambling businesses are handled by those who are in position or those who have influence, this is the case in our country which I think is the same case as other countries.

[molsewid]

Given the current situation, lesser job opportunities, and most recreational activities prohibited, it is unavoidable for people to find other means to earn and have fun. Illegal gambling activities also increase in our country and it even caused a break out during the lockdown period. No matter what amendment the government does gambling operators will always find ways to continue their business. It is impossible to eradicate such activity since some illegal gambling businesses are handled by those who are in position or those who have influence, this is the case in our country which I think is the same case as other countries.

Yes illegal activity cannot be eliminated so easily, it is much harder this time because of pandemic, I think they should create another branch of their government in order for them to stop it and local government organization will need to strengthen the rules and regulations, many illegal gambling has been created this 2020 because many people wants to have an extra money or they just got bored and they want to gamble if that 70% of the population is gambler if that is true it will be a serious problem maybe they already increase the taxes on its legal casinos that's why many people created their own so that they will be exempt from taxes.

[Sithara007]

Given the current situation, lesser job opportunities, and most recreational activities prohibited, it is unavoidable for people to find other means to earn and have fun. Illegal gambling activities also increase in our country and it even caused a break out during the lockdown period. No matter what amendment the government does gambling operators will always find ways to continue their business. It is impossible to eradicate such activity since some illegal gambling businesses are handled by those who are in position or those who have influence, this is the case in our country which I think is the same case as other countries.

Regulated gambling industry can be a big boon to the economy. It will make sure that a majority of those who indulge in gambling are the rich, who can afford to spend their money in casinos. Also, the gambling industry employs a lot of people and in case this sector is regulated then it can help on brining down the unemployment rate and create a lot of direct/indirect jobs. And finally, if the industry is legalized and regulated, then it can give a boost to the tourism industry as well.

[Silberman]

Is it true that 70% of all adults in Thailand are gamblers? If the statistic is true then definitely Thailand is a gamblers country. The existing problem of their government about illegal gambling is an indication that they are lacks with their regulations, but if the government wants to take advantage of the situation they can legalised those gamblings or casinos and impose proper tax from them.

I don't know about 70% of the population, but a lot of people do gamble. In the history of Thailand there were times when gambling was legalized, but it did not last long. The Thai government is not interested in taxes as their main goal is to eradicate gambling, which should eventually lead to a reduction in the illegal income of criminal gangs.

Which shows a lack of understanding about human nature, it is impossible to stop people from gambling and any kind of prohibition will just create black markets in which people are simply going to be scammed or be abused, if they instead legalize the industry not only they can obtain taxes out of it but they can also protect their players, to me this shows very clearly that it is way better to regulate a market than it is to prohibit it which is what they are trying to do.

[Sithara007]

Which shows a lack of understanding about human nature, it is impossible to stop people from gambling and any kind of prohibition will just create black markets in which people are simply going to be scammed or be abused, if they instead legalize the industry not only they can obtain taxes out of it but they can also protect their players, to me this shows very clearly that it is way better to regulate a market than it is to prohibit it which is what they are trying to do.

Anything which is under prohibition attracts a lot of curiosity and the people are more drawn in to it. Ideally they should make the gambling industry legal and regulate it. Also, prohibitions don't work nowadays, when the industry is perfectly legal in neighboring countries. The Thai citizens can just travel to the neighboring nations and visit the casinos which are operating there. Now the only losers are the Thai government, who will lose out of the tax revenues from the casinos and job creation.

[carlisle1]

Instead  of stopping, better to find ways or solutions in implementing rules that will benefits

both sides, battling from illegal gambling would be a tough job but negotiating and have a good open forum on this

matter may help, providing better and proper law that will address this issue  is  better in solving illegal gambling activities

from the government jurisdiction.

Which shows a lack of understanding about human nature, it is impossible to stop people from gambling and any kind of prohibition will just create black markets in which people are simply going to be scammed or be abused, if they instead legalize the industry not only they can obtain taxes out of it but they can also protect their players, to me this shows very clearly that it is way better to regulate a market than it is to prohibit it which is what they are trying to do.

Anything which is under prohibition attracts a lot of curiosity and the people are more drawn in to it. Ideally they should make the gambling industry legal and regulate it. Also, prohibitions don't work nowadays, when the industry is perfectly legal in neighboring countries. The Thai citizens can just travel to the neighboring nations and visit the casinos which are operating there. Now the only losers are the Thai government, who will lose out of the tax revenues from the casinos and job creation.

Thai government needs to consider every factors before making any rules that may pushed their citizen to travel away just to gamble,
 imagine those possible taxes that instead the government enjoy it will be move away from their jurisdiction.