Jump to content








Royal Approval for 23 Gambling Activities, Including Bull Races and Mahjong


snoop1130

Recommended Posts

WNVRRW5GFRN6VKWRTNORS3SGXM.jpg

 

The Royal Gazette has made a new rule that allows 23 different types of gambling activities within specific time periods. These include human-bull racing, boxing, wrestling, ring tossing, and mahjong.

 

According to the news today, October 11, the Royal Gazette has issued Ministerial Regulation No. 46. This rule allows the following gambling activities to take place at specific times: human-bull racing from 7am to 7pm, boxing and wrestling from 12pm to 12am, ring tossing from 7am to 12am, and games like mahjong, point-based cards, and various other card games from 12pm to 12am on Sundays and from 6pm to 12am on other days.

 

The announcement explains why this rule is important. It points out that the currently allowed times for animal fights or contests don't match with the usual practice of bull racing, which generally takes place at night. As a result, there is a need to set specific time allowances for bull racing to keep this cultural tradition alive.


The changes in timing are aimed at honoring and continuing the tradition of bull racing at night, setting it apart from other activities. The rule ensures that cultural customs are respected while also providing a clear framework for other gambling activities.

 

The goal of the ministerial regulation is to adjust the allowed times to suit traditional practices better and respect cultural activities like nighttime bull racing.

 

The new rule is in response to the difference between current legal schedules and traditional ones. By setting specific times for certain activities, it helps protect cultural traditions and provides a structured approach to gambling activities.

 

File photo for reference only

 

news-logo-btm.jpg

-- 2024-10-11

 

news-footer-3.png

 

image.png

  • Confused 2
  • Sad 2
  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


Hee! Hee ! Hee! That was me. Didn't know it was a troll post. I googled ring tossing. Attached pic. Hope this isn't a troll post too. Can't quite work out what a troll post is. Anyhow, this is just more pacifying populist nonsense from a govt. that knows the next election will see the end of them one way or another if nothing happens (tanks) before said election.

Edited by dinsdale
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

WNVRRW5GFRN6VKWRTNORS3SGXM.jpg

 

The Royal Gazette has made a new rule that allows 23 different types of gambling activities within specific time periods. These include human-bull racing, boxing, wrestling, ring tossing, and mahjong.

 

According to the news today, October 11, the Royal Gazette has issued Ministerial Regulation No. 46. This rule allows the following gambling activities to take place at specific times: human-bull racing from 7am to 7pm, boxing and wrestling from 12pm to 12am, ring tossing from 7am to 12am, and games like mahjong, point-based cards, and various other card games from 12pm to 12am on Sundays and from 6pm to 12am on other days.

 

The announcement explains why this rule is important. It points out that the currently allowed times for animal fights or contests don't match with the usual practice of bull racing, which generally takes place at night. As a result, there is a need to set specific time allowances for bull racing to keep this cultural tradition alive.


 

The changes in timing are aimed at honoring and continuing the tradition of bull racing at night, setting it apart from other activities. The rule ensures that cultural customs are respected while also providing a clear framework for other gambling activities.

 

The goal of the ministerial regulation is to adjust the allowed times to suit traditional practices better and respect cultural activities like nighttime bull racing.

 

The new rule is in response to the difference between current legal schedules and traditional ones. By setting specific times for certain activities, it helps protect cultural traditions and provides a structured approach to gambling activities.

 

File photo for reference only

 

news-logo-btm.jpg

-- 2024-10-11

 

news-footer-3.png

 

image.png

Mahjong means definitely aimed at Chinese tourist market.

  • Agree 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Obsession with timing in Thailand really irritates me, what possible reason(s) could the gov't have to dictate at what time people decide to do anything?

 

Creating laws to do with noise disturbance is ok, but if I feel like throwing a bull or whatever other strange stuff they do here, at say 9:57 am, I'm breaking the law?

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

By setting specific times for certain activities, it helps protect cultural traditions and provides a structured approach to gambling activities.

Well that's OK for Thais but what about board games, like Monopoly, Snakes and ladders, that invoke a dice ? I was under the impresion Dice  are illigal ????

Link to comment
Share on other sites

17 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Bull races are always in the night.. That should be forbidden, people need their sleep too

Have you ever been to a race?They are usually far away from houses and it is done at night so the poor animals do not over heat.

I have never seen a bull in these races,only steers.

Now this cruelty is legal to gamble,what a joke!

There is always gambling at these events and i have seen hundreds of thousands of Baht change hands.

It is a bit like legalizing Cannabis,it has always been used here in Thailand and no matter the law it will continue to be part of the Thai culture.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

4 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

Bull racing should be banned, along with a host of other cruel 'sports' in Buddhist Thailand.

Why?   If the bulls didn't want to race, they wouldn't, not much a bloke with a stick could do about it.   I guess that you think horse racing should be banned also as the only difference is the species of animal. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

42 minutes ago, steven100 said:

and no mention of cock fighting

No no that is Chicken Boxing........ :giggle: and run by local mafia.  I used to hear them shouting on a Sunday Afternoon, The Men not the 'Chickens" now I don't hear them anymore.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...