ONLINE GAMBLING SITES BEING INVESTIGATED IN THAILAND

21 March 2008

Department of Special Investigations intends to track down and close Internet gambling websites


The Bangkok Post reports that the Thai Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is gathering evidence to track down and close websites that offer online gambling.

Jarun Pakdithanakul, the Ministry of Justice permanent secretary, said that the ministry has received fresh information on gambling websites and that the DSI has found that such sites are connected to betting on soccer matches. If sufficient evidence is found, the DSI will work with Anti-Money Laundering Office to find and prosecute any Thai wrongdoers, he added.

Gambling on soccer matches has become increasingly popular among Thai teenagers. According to Jarun, one has to spend at least 3 000 baht to open an online account before they can gamble. He said DSI data shows that there are more than 10 000 subscribers in Thailand, and many of them are in Chiang Mai, Songkhla and Bangkok.

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