Poker May Soon Become Legal in Thailand
By Natasa Milojevic, Last updated Aug 12, 2025
We may soon bid farewell to the days when playing poker in Thailand was against the rules. To a certain extent, at least.
Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai just signed an order that allows poker to be played in controlled settings. This is essentially a euphemism for international poker tournaments that are to be organized in Thailand.
But, despite the Thai government softening the rules a bit, Wechayachai went on to say that Thailand still doesn’t approve of any type of gambling. People still won’t be able to play poker casually, let alone at online casinos. It’s just that the government has begun recognizing poker’s place in the world of competitive sports.
And they probably also want more tourists coming in. But that’s just our two cents.
Natasa has been writing and editing for four years, dipping her toes in different industries to polish her craft.
When she’s not quenching her thirst for shaping sentences, Natasa is often seen dissecting online gambling platforms — looking in every nook and cranny to ensure players always know what they’re signing up for before they give a casino a spin.
An introvert by nature, she prefers the quiet company of her cacti, often staring at them to ensure they thrive — just like the content she produces.
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