On October 22, 2025, the Thai government posted a directive not to grant gambling licenses for gambling involving poker nationwide to crack down on illegal gambling activities.

Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, through the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), recently held a focus group hearing on the draft Gaming Industry Promotion Act.

Thailand's Legislation Consideration Committee of the Ministry of Interior has ruled that in-game loot boxes in online games do not constitute gambling under the Gambling Act B.E. 2478 (1935).

The Thai government has proposed amendments to the Gambling Act B.E. 2478 (1935), aiming to address the growing influence of online gambling activities and strengthen regulatory oversight.

Thailand's aim of hosting entertainment complexes that include casinos is moving forward with the cabinet's approval in principle of the draft Entertainment Complex Business Act on January 13, 2025.

This article provides a brief overview for business entrepreneurs who are considering entering into the gaming industry in Thailand.

The Bill on Movies and Games (the "Bill") has been published by the Department of Cultural Promotion under the Ministry of Culture of Thailand ("DCP"), for public hearing from 20 April – 24 May 2023.