http://www.telegraph...ps-playing.html

The big money gambler, believed to be a member of an Asian royal family, was the main reason for the bookmaker's fall in operating profits from high-rollers to just £5m versus £66.9m last time.

I wonder who was loosing an AVERAGE of around EIGHT MILLION BAHT /day to bolster the profits of Ladbrooks? This is clearly a totally different ball game to the figures bandied around in the "How much do I need to live in Thailand" discussions

Candidates are

1. Bhutan

2. Brunei

3. Cambodia

4. Malaysia

5. Thailand

One can only hope that the money not squandered on gambling has been more usefully employed in improving the general lot of the corresponding population.

Almost certainly Brunei.

The big guy's brother has far more money than sense.

Maybe he's been reined in (again).

i would place my bet on Thailand ,

I see your point, Boater, with circumstances and timing, but I'd reckon the smart money would be with Humph's suggestion (Brunei).

I wouldn't leave Malaysia out of the betting.

I've seen many Sultans, and even Kings, heading into Australia, on short unofficial trips, to visit the casino.