Gambling Act (Thailand)
| Gambling Act | |
|---|---|
| House of Representatives of Siam | |
| |
| Territorial extent | Thailand |
| Enacted by | House of Representatives of Siam |
| Enacted | 31 January 1935 |
| Assented to by | Council of Regency on behalf of King Ananda Mahidol |
| Commenced | 1 February 1935 |
| Status: In force | |
The Gambling Act BE 2478, commonly referred to as the Gambling Act, is a 1935 Thai Act of Parliament prohibiting gambling.[1][2]
Legislative history
The Act was passed by the House of Representatives and assented to by the Council of Regency on behalf of King Ananda Mahidol on 31 January 1935.[3] The Council consisted of Captain Aditya Dibabha, Chaophraya Yommaraj, and General Chaophraya Bijendrayothin.[3] The act came into force following its publication in the Royal Gazette the following day on 1 February 1935.[3]
Implementation and results
As a result of the Gambling Act, gambling in Thailand is heavily restricted.[4] The only forms of legal gambling are an official lottery and state-run horse racing.[2][5]
On 13 January 2025, the Cabinet of Thailand approved a draft Integrated Entertainment Business Act to legalize casinos in Thailand.[6][7]
In addition, lawmakers have discussed the possibility of regulating online gambling as part of broader reforms, though no specific online gaming framework has been passed yet.
See also
References
- ^ "More bets please: Thailand's long love affair with legal gambling". nationthailand. 2025-01-21. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ a b "Thai Cabinet Approves Draft Law Legalizing Gambling". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ a b c "Gambling Act, B.E. 2478 1935 พระราช | PDF | Fine (Penalty) | Taxes". Scribd. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ "'More harm than good' in Thailand's online gambling push". Bangkok Post. 2025-01-12. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ Reporters, Post (2022-08-13). "Gambling with Thailand's future". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ "Thailand's Cabinet approves a draft bill to legalize casinos to boost tourism and economy". AP News. 2025-01-13. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ Chantanusornsiri, Wichit (2024-10-24). "Casino law expected to be sent to cabinet this year". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-02-26.