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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