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Thailand Cracks Down on Illegal Betting Platforms During FIFA World
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Thailand Cracks Down on Illegal Betting Platforms During FIFA World

Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) blocked 13,888 online gambling links, websites, URLs, and social media pages between June 1 and June 18 as authorities intensified efforts to combat illegal betting during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) blocked 13,888 online gambling links, websites, URLs, and social media pages between June 1 and June 18 as authorities intensified efforts to combat illegal betting during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) took action by blocking 13,888 online gambling links, websites, URLs, and social media pages from June 1 to June 18. This move is part of the country's efforts to crack down on illegal betting activities during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The government is increasing its monitoring activities to prevent a surge in gambling during the tournament.

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