Online Gambling Grows in Popularity in Thailand

Thailand is the latest country to find increasing numbers of citizens wagering online.

Online gamblng continues to permeate all countries and cultures, despite governments' persistent efforts to outlaw the practice. Thailand is the latest country to find increasing numbers of citizens wagering online.

The Thai Department of Special Investigations is attempting to identify operators of online gambling sites. The ministry reports that new information involving illegal online betting has been received, and efforts are being made to track down and close these sites.

If individuals running illegal sites are identified, the Thai Anti-Money Laundering Office will freeze any assets and arrest and prosecute those deemed culpable.

DSI data reveals at least 10,000 subscribers to suspected gambling sites. Soccer wagering has become an increasingly popular form of play, particularly among younger gamblers.

While many countries have tried to prohibit online betting over the last few years, many have experienced great difficulty in enforcing an unpopular ban. Nations such as South Africa are now turning to a more reasonable approach, legalizing and regulating online gambling.

The appeal of gambling online continues to grow worldwide, and the most logical reaction of government is to tax the hobby and enjoy a steady new revenue source, rather than waste funds fighting a battle that is unwinnable.