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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 11 June 2025
Poipet Casinos Reeling as Thai Border Crackdown Hits Gambling Trade Picture courtesy of Naewna. A Thai military-led border restriction targeting cross-border gambling has severely impacted ten major casinos in Poipet, Cambodia, with operations grinding to a near standstill and thousands of Thai workers sent home. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363280-poipet-casinos-reeling-as-thai-border-crackdown-hits-gambling-trade/ -
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Politics Poipet Casinos Reeling as Thai Border Crackdown Hits Gambling Trade
Picture courtesy of Naewna. A Thai military-led border restriction targeting cross-border gambling has severely impacted ten major casinos in Poipet, Cambodia, with operations grinding to a near standstill and thousands of Thai workers sent home. Now after days of intensified border controls at the Ban Khlong Luek checkpoint in Aranyaprathet District, the once-bustling Poipet gambling zone has turned eerily quiet. The move is part of Thailand’s strategic response to ongoing border disputes with Cambodia, using economic pressure to curb tensions. Under the new measures, the Thai military has adjusted operating hours at the Klong Luek border gate to limit access. Thai authorities open the checkpoint at 08:00, while Cambodia’s Poipet gate opens at 09:00, causing a one-hour discrepancy that disrupts travel flow. Border security forces have been deployed to conduct strict screening, allowing only Thai nationals with verified employment in Cambodia to cross and even then, for no more than seven days at a time. As a result, ten of Poipet’s best-known casinos, including Holiday Palace, Grand Diamond, Star Vegas, Poipet Resort, Golden Crown, Tropicana, Diamond City, Star Gold, OK VIP, and DNA Casino, have reported a drastic drop in visitors. With Thai gamblers effectively blocked from entering, casino operators have laid off over 80% of their Thai staff, sending them back across the border. Mr. Yo, an employee at one of the casinos, described the situation as unprecedented. “In the past days, all the casinos here have been empty. Nearly all junket companies, which used to bring in Thai gamblers, have closed, over 50 companies in total,” he said. In anticipation of further escalation, including possible cuts to electricity or internet by Thai authorities, casino operators have begun preparing backup power generators to maintain operations during potential outages. Back on the Thai side, thousands of returning Thai workers, mostly laid-off casino staff, have flooded the Aranyaprathet immigration terminal. Long queues formed as returning nationals awaited passport checks, prompting immigration officials to deploy additional staff to manage the crowds. Immigration chief Pol. Col. Naphatphong Supaporn was present to oversee operations. According to Col. Naphatphong, more than 20,000 Thai nationals have returned from Poipet since the measures were introduced on 7 June, many of whom were working in casinos or small businesses in the Cambodian town. The Thai military’s Eastern Border Command has stated that these measures are aimed at reducing gambling and asserting diplomatic pressure on Cambodia, while ensuring legitimate Thai workers are not unduly affected. As the standoff continues, the future of Poipet’s casino industry, heavily reliant on Thai patrons, hangs in the balance. Adapted by Asean Now from Naewna 2025-06-11 -
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Best option to transfer money "Out" of Thailand
Is DeeMoney still going? Quote from Google search when I asked if closed. Yes, DeeMoney has closed its operations. DeeMoney, a Thailand-based cross-border money transfer service, shut down its operations on November 27th, Also I have visited their website many times recently and I always now see this message. . -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 11 June 2025
Woman Critically Injured After Crashing into Fallen Bale of Compressed Paper Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A woman was left unconscious and seriously injured after her vehicle collided at full speed with a bale of compressed paper that had fallen from a lorry in Chachoengsao province on the afternoon of 10 June. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1363279-woman-critically-injured-after-crashing-into-fallen-bale-of-compressed-paper/ -
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Accident Woman Critically Injured After Crashing into Fallen Bale of Compressed Paper
Pictures courtesy of Khaosod. A woman was left unconscious and seriously injured after her vehicle collided at full speed with a bale of compressed paper that had fallen from a lorry in Chachoengsao province on the afternoon of 10 June. The incident occurred on a road running alongside an irrigation canal in Moo 6, Khlong Khuean sub-district, Khlong Khuean district. Emergency services from Khlong Khuean Hospital and local rescue teams were dispatched to the scene. On arrival, responders found large bales of compressed paper scattered across the road. Nearby, a white Honda CR-V was discovered with its front end extensively damaged and its windscreen shattered. The airbag had deployed, and a female driver was found unconscious inside. Rescue personnel used hydraulic cutters to extract her from the vehicle and rushed her to hospital. The victim was later identified as Ms. Thananit aged 45. Approximately 50 metres away from the crash site, authorities located a white Isuzu 12-wheeled lorry registered in Prachinburi province. The vehicle, which had been transporting the paper bales, was being driven by 30-year-old Mr. Thotsaphon. During questioning, Mr. Thotsaphon stated that he had been en route from a paper factory, heading to deliver the load to a cardboard packaging facility in Mueang Prachinburi district, a journey he makes every other day. Just before the incident, he had navigated a mild left-hand bend and was entering a straight section of road when a strap securing the paper bales snapped. As a result, one of the heavy bundles fell off the lorry and into the opposite lane, directly in the path of the oncoming CR-V. The force of the impact caused the woman to lose consciousness and become trapped inside the vehicle. While inspecting the scene, police officers discovered 80,000 baht in cash in a basket at the rear of the woman’s vehicle, along with official road construction documents. Investigations revealed she had just returned from signing a construction contract at the Bang Rong Subdistrict Administrative Office. Police have launched a full investigation into the cause of the crash. All relevant parties are expected to be called in for further questioning as evidence is collected. Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-06-11
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