Poker

[Chairman Of The Board]

I understand that gambling is illegal in Thailand (with the exception of the lottery and the ponies) but what is the status of playing online poker?

Can someone make enough money from online poker to support themselves in Thailand?

[mrtoad]

Would this be like what some of The Digital nomads do?

Not sure, but would a WP be needed as well?

[Julie H]

Its illegal & has been discussed many times, for more info use search bar & do Internet searches all the info you need is out there

[Soutpeel]

As your new to TV, you may not know all the rules about posting questions like this, as you have correctly stated it is illegal in Thailand, even the on line version, although I am led to believe large numbers of self professed digital nomads, ie those who profess to run on line business's in Thailand are infact supporting themselves financially in this manner in Thailand,

I have also heard rumors about something called poker dens or houses in Thailand where these multiple Digital nomads share the rent on a house or accommodation and all they do is play poker illegally on line all day and share costs.

[Chairman Of The Board]

Its illegal & has been discussed many times, for more info use search bar & do Internet searches all the info you need is out there

Thank you Julie.

I'm sorry I'm a bit of a noob, I only joined today but where is the search feature.

I've looked and I cant find it.

[Chairman Of The Board]

As your new to TV, you may not know all the rules about posting questions like this, as you have correctly stated it is illegal in Thailand, even the on line version, although I am led to believe large numbers of self professed digital nomads, ie those who profess to run on line business's in Thailand are infact supporting themselves financially in this manner in Thailand,

I have also heard rumors about something called poker dens or houses in Thailand where these multiple Digital nomads share the rent on a house or accommodation and all they do is play poker illegally on line all day and share costs.

Thank you

I didn't mean to break the rules.

What is a digital nomad?

Do you know anyone that I can contact about these dens, they sound like the type of place where I could find some tips and pointers.

[mrtoad]

Its illegal & has been discussed many times, for more info use search bar & do Internet searches all the info you need is out there

Never sen a thread about it. The later comments about shared houses / working environments is interesting

What visa category for these guys?

[Soutpeel]

Would this be like what some of The Digital nomads do?

Not sure, but would a WP be needed as well?

Mr Toad, I believe you could be right....as we have established even on line poker playing is illegal, on suspects a WP couldn't be had and examples like this are a case for Thailand never giving a long term visa for on line activists as a some "on line business' are in fact highly illegal in Thailand, certainly where farangs are concerned, therefore the the authorities cannot control what sort of "business" is occurring on line

another example could be participating in the production of pornographic material in Thailand for use on line, whether straight or gay porn.

[Julie H]

I have also heard rumors about something called poker dens or houses in Thailand where these multiple Digital nomads share the rent on a house or accommodation and all they do is play poker illegally on line all day and share costs.

They are called "grind houses" & i would advise stay clear of any place like this. If you research "grind house Thailand" you will find info related to your questions OP

[Soutpeel]

As your new to TV, you may not know all the rules about posting questions like this, as you have correctly stated it is illegal in Thailand, even the on line version, although I am led to believe large numbers of self professed digital nomads, ie those who profess to run on line business's in Thailand are infact supporting themselves financially in this manner in Thailand,

I have also heard rumors about something called poker dens or houses in Thailand where these multiple Digital nomads share the rent on a house or accommodation and all they do is play poker illegally on line all day and share costs.

Thank you

I didn't mean to break the rules.

What is a digital nomad?

Do you know anyone that I can contact about these dens, they sound like the type of place where I could find some tips and pointers.

I think if you keep the discussion general and none specific you may not be breaking TV rules as such, but you really cant be asking specifics of where these places are in Thailand....I am sure there are many who engage in this who may be members on TV but they can only contact you via the pm facility not on the an open forum..

[mrtoad]

Grind house? Sounds like some sort of porn set

[Soutpeel]

I have also heard rumors about something called poker dens or houses in Thailand where these multiple Digital nomads share the rent on a house or accommodation and all they do is play poker illegally on line all day and share costs.

They are called "grind houses" & i would advise stay clear of any place like this. If you research "grind house Thailand" you will find info related to your questions OP

thanks Julie, I knew they where called a "something" house.

[Soutpeel]

Grind house? Sounds like some sort of porn set

Gay porn ?... I seem remember a British personality on TV who is openly gay taking about software ? called "Grinder"...is this related to a Grind house ?

[mrtoad]

Grind house? Sounds like some sort of porn set

Gay porn ?... I seem remember a British personality on TV who is openly gay taking about software ? called "Grinder"...is this related to a Grind house ?

Quite possible. Maybe the OP is in to that sort of stuff

[Chairman Of The Board]

Grind house? Sounds like some sort of porn set

Gay porn ?... I seem remember a British personality on TV who is openly gay taking about software ? called "Grinder"...is this related to a Grind house ?

Quite possible. Maybe the OP is in to that sort of stuff

No sir, not me,

I just want too have a little fun folks.

[Julie H]

Thank you

I didn't mean to break the rules.

What is a digital nomad?

Do you know anyone that I can contact about these dens, they sound like the type of place where I could find some tips and pointers.

You sound a little clueless so be carefull contacting anyone regarding "grind houses" You may find yourself chained to a desk grinding your ass off

[mrtoad]

Thank you

I didn't mean to break the rules.

What is a digital nomad?

Do you know anyone that I can contact about these dens, they sound like the type of place where I could find some tips and pointers.

You sound a little clueless so be carefull contacting anyone regarding "grind houses" You may find yourself chained to a desk grinding your ass off

Out of curiosity, what the griffin entail? Would the OP need to be taking some lube with him?

[Soutpeel]

Thank you

I didn't mean to break the rules.

What is a digital nomad?

Do you know anyone that I can contact about these dens, they sound like the type of place where I could find some tips and pointers.

You sound a little clueless so be carefull contacting anyone regarding "grind houses" You may find yourself chained to a desk grinding your ass off

Out of curiosity, what the griffin entail? Would the OP need to be taking some lube with him?

He might require a TGAU as well ?

[CharlieH]

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