Illegal lotteries are flourishing in Thailand. The government is attacking with its own online lottery. Mrs. T. is not afraid of it.
Gambling is officially banned in Thailand, but now that the World Cup starts in Russia today, this will also fuel the gambling appetite of many Thais. Thailand is bursting with illegal gambling sites. The police hunt for it, but to no avail.
Taken from Thai life: Playing with money and luck
This article is about Kob, a Thai, estimated to be 35 years old, who runs a small laundromat in the condo building where Chris lives. A realistic story from everyday life in Thailand about playing with money and luck…
Thai state lottery wants jackpot of 600 million baht
The Thai state lottery (GLO) comes up with a plan to increase the jackpot from 6 to 600 million baht. The decision on this will be made in September by the board of the GLO.
Blackjack, a through card
While waiting for the Skytrain, I talk to a good English-speaking man who says he is 45 years old. Naturally, the almost self-evident question in Thailand is where I come from. He responds very enthusiastically and informs me that his sister is leaving for Amsterdam next month to work there as a nurse. Given the shortage of medically trained personnel, this is a completely credible story.
Wan di, wan mai di (part 7)
Chris de Boer lives in a condominium building in Bangkok. Every day there is something for it. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. In part 7 of 'Wan di, wan mai di' he talks about washerwoman Kob and her gambling addiction.
Thailand is betting massively on EURO 2016 final
Gambling on football results, among other things, is illegal in Thailand, but take it from me that today (Sunday) there is a large-scale betting on the result of the EURO 2016 final between France and Portugal.
Thais love to gamble. Sports competitions are especially popular. A reason for the Thai police to form a national center with a click line to fight against gambling at the football matches during the European Championship 2016, which starts on Friday.
Flee from debt
What do you do when the debts grow over your head in Thailand? Then you take off and dive somewhere. This is how I've lost two female acquaintances lately.
'State casinos in Thailand'
There is good news for those who sometimes take a chance. The Thai government may be planning to launch a "trial balloon" in the form of a casino in Pattaya, for example.
The long journey, through the (almost) earthly paradise (2)
I have been living in Thailand for ten years now. It has been a journey with ups and downs. Unfortunately, Thailand has not turned out to be the earthly paradise that the travel guides consider it to be. The Promised Land does not exist, but there are enough reasons to continue the journey. Today part 2.
NRC for legalizing casinos in Thailand
A number of National Reform Council members are in favor of legalizing casinos in Thailand. It could give a huge boost to tourism. Bangkok and Pattaya are mentioned as possible locations for a casino.
A bottle of whiskey for 10 baht
To earn some money Thai are very inventive. Saa, that's the man's name, is standing on the market behind a sign on which a number of bottles of whiskey are attached and, of course, also some 'consolation prizes' such as cans of beer and cola. On another large platform in front of him are a large number of folded pieces of paper with a number on the inside.
Corruption scandal: More arrests ahead
The arrest of seven senior police officers and five civilians has not yet brought an end to the corruption scandal that became known this week. Police Commissioner Somyot Pumpunmuang announced at a press conference yesterday that more arrests and more illegal assets will be seized.
News from Thailand – September 23, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Hospitals cut budget, but patients do not suffer
• Asian Games: Bronze for weightlifting and judo
• Who lies about raiding illegal gambling hall: army or police?
3.880 slots made head smaller
It was already not allowed and now it is no longer possible: playing pinball or trying to get rich on a slot machine. On Saturday, 3.880 slots were chopped up in Bangkok and Phitsanulok.
Belgian man arrested in illegal casino Pattaya
In Pattaya, nine foreigners, including a 73-year-old Belgian man, have been arrested for gambling in an illegal casino, the local newspaper 'Pattaya One' has reported.