internet gambling in thailand

[londoner 0]

Do any of you do it, i know gambling is illegal there but met someone who regularly accesses betfair, he said there is no problem but obviously be discreet.

[rogero 4]

Do any of you do it, i know gambling is illegal there but met someone who regularly accesses betfair, he said there is no problem but obviously be discreet.

 

hi Londoner

 

I use both Betfair & Skybet when in Pattaya for Golf betting but more for the footy.

As Skybet say it matters more when you've got a bet on the action.

 

Neither Betfair or Skybet sites are barred in Thailand & I regularly have a bet on the footy before leaving my apartment

on my way to Soi Boukow/Soi Diana to take in the late night footy action in one of the bars,

Sheer enjoyment with several Songsam/lipos & a SML chaser and a juicy burger bar close by.

Sorry but I have just started drooling with this image in my mind !

 

cheers rogero

[JohnLogieBaird 1]

PaddyPower works ok for me in Thailand

Edited May 16, 2010 by freescotland

[englishinsiam 15]

Your ok with traditional bookmakers and Exchnge sites like Betfair.

 

But try getting onto some of the Sportsbook sites even with a Proxy and you will have no joy.

 

I have a server in the US I log onto that from Thailand and do my sportsbook stuff through that.

[MIGHTYONE 309]

Sometimes I cannot access Bet365 and William Hill as it is blocked by the police but then it seems to be ok with another Internet shop.

[Chivas 0]

But try getting onto some of the Sportsbook sites even with a Proxy and you will have no joy.

 

What sites is that you're trying to access ?? Not familiar with Sportsbook ??

[englishinsiam 15]

What sites is that you're trying to access ?? Not familiar with Sportsbook ??

 

sites like 12bet.com

 

They are Asian Sportsbook sites similar to normal bookies but they offer Asian handicaps etc.

 

You can play them off against traditional bookies with Arbs. I have a good arb calculator that links to all the sportsbooks, bookies and exchanges.

 

then it finds the most profitable Arbs sometimes as much as 5%

[Andrew19 8]

A lot of bookies were inaccessible from my trip in Thailand (I don't understand why do they block some and allow others). However I didn't gamble anything from Thailand for 2 reasons, one was that the bookie might see a log in from a different country and could lock my account, the second was that GAMBLING IS ILLEGAL IN THAILAND! While the chances of getting caught are really slim I went there for a holiday, not for a trip to the monkeyhouse!

[rogero 4]

A lot of bookies were inaccessible from my trip in Thailand (I don't understand why do they block some and allow others). However I didn't gamble anything from Thailand for 2 reasons, one was that the bookie might see a log in from a different country and could lock my account, the second was that GAMBLING IS ILLEGAL IN THAILAND! While the chances of getting caught are really slim I went there for a holiday, not for a trip to the monkeyhouse!

 

Good post Andrew but if I can access my 2 main betting sites in UK ( Skybet & Betfair ) from LOS, am I violating the Thai betting regulations ?

 

I have been betting in Pattaya on my trips for a few years now via internet without any hassle so far.

 

A lot of my bets (non internet) especially footy have been a shake of hands before kickoff & settle up after, winner usually gets the next round

 

I still enjoy golf / footy bets on my internet account from LOS, enhances the experience & little chance of government interference

 

cheers rogero :banghead

[kev0184 12]

last trip ladbrokes was barred, but paddypower worked fine.

[Chivas 0]

Good post Andrew but if I can access my 2 main betting sites in UK ( Skybet & Betfair ) from LOS, am I violating the Thai betting regulations ?

 

I have been betting in Pattaya on my trips for a few years now via internet without any hassle so far.

 

A lot of my bets (non internet) especially footy have been a shake of hands before kickoff & settle up after, winner usually gets the next round

 

I still enjoy golf / footy bets on my internet account from LOS, enhances the experience & little chance of government interference

 

cheers rogero :beer

 

Technically we probably are violating thai betting regulations.However accessing a site from your hotel room is not going to get somebody coming down on you like a ton of bricks.

The police always seem to crack down on card schools and dice only when they are tipped off.I just personally wouldn't talk about gambling at all in los.Keep it to yourself.

[blacknight 5]

Just be careful if betting from LOS as the national lottery site now tells you that if you buy your tickets from a forgein country where they have different gambling laws your prize may be forfitted in the event of winning.

 

I would imagine this applies to betting sites too.

[Chivas 0]

Just be careful if betting from LOS as the national lottery site now tells you that if you buy your tickets from a forgein country where they have different gambling laws your prize may be forfitted in the event of winning.

 

I would imagine this applies to betting sites too.

 

I would imagine thats true.

 

However by using a VPN in Thailand (or anywhere else for that matter) you're accessing via a UK isp address.

[mrstein 0]

I would think all the large sites work just fine.

 

Pinnacle sports

 

Bet cris

 

Betfair

 

matchbook

 

I couldnt see why you would be blocked ???

 

Stein

[joekicker 53]

I would think all the large sites work just fine.

 

A LOT Of gambling sites are blocked in Thailand. Priority is to block the football-betting ones.

 

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[villayouth 37]

Paddypower always works for me but not always Billy hills

[mrstein 0]

Well

 

Maybe we can lucky as one of the posters whom is reading this thread and is in Pattaya now and or Thailand as a whole can check them and see if they work ??

 

Here are the sites.

 

http://www.bigonsports.com/default.aspx This is betcris.

 

http://www.matchbook.com/ This is one of the largest sites around

 

http://www.wh555.com/ Another great site for odds

 

http://www.pinnaclesports.com/ Grand daddy of them all

 

http://www.betfair.com/ Largest out of the usa wagering site around

 

 

Lets see what turns up ?????

 

Stein

[rogero 4]

Just be careful if betting from LOS as the national lottery site now tells you that if you buy your tickets from a forgein country where they have different gambling laws your prize may be forfitted in the event of winning.

 

I would imagine this applies to betting sites too.

 

I noticed this only yesterday when I registered with the National Lottery so I could do my lottery numbers from Patts.

At present it seems you can only do the lottery up to 8 weeks in the UK although I did notice there was a link to a direct debit option ?

 

I read their disclaimer about possible forfeit of winnings.

I have prepaid here in UK & have a surplus payment sufficient to cover my future lottery picks if that would make any difference ?

 

As regards my betting site accounts does that mean any losing bets I made from LOS are null & void and I can expect a refund anytime soon

 

cheers rogero

[rogero 4]

last trip ladbrokes was barred, but paddypower worked fine.

 

Just by coincidence I have added both PaddyPower & Ladbrokes to my benevolent charities recently so will test both next month from LOS.

 

PaddyPower cos those UK TV ads are classic.

 

Ladbrokes cos they emailed me informing me of an account I had forgotten about & had a few bob still in it from 2003.

I think probably by law they have to give me a nudge about my dormant account

 

happy betting everyone (oops from UK off course!!)

 

cheers rogero

[englishinsiam 15]

Just to update betfair is now blocked by the Thai govt I use identitycloaker.com with a UK IP address and can use it just fine again.

[joekicker 53]

Just to update betfair is now blocked by the Thai govt I use identitycloaker.com with a UK IP address and can use it just fine again.

 

Definitely. And don't ever plan to use Ladbrokes or Billyhill without such help. These are probably the Top Three on the must-block list.

 

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[kosuk 0]

 

hi Londoner

 

I use both Betfair & Skybet when in Pattaya for Golf betting but more for the footy.

As Skybet say it matters more when you've got a bet on the action.

 

Neither Betfair or Skybet sites are barred in Thailand & I regularly have a bet on the footy before leaving my apartment

on my way to Soi Boukow/Soi Diana to take in the late night footy action in one of the bars,

Sheer enjoyment with several Songsam/lipos & a SML chaser and a juicy burger bar close by.

Sorry but I have just started drooling with this image in my mind !

 

cheers rogero :beer

Hello all on Pattaya Talk, I have registered specifically to see if I can get an update on this Forum topic I.e on the availability of betfair in Thailand. I will be travelling there soon and looking to continue using betfair as a revenue stream but have read many varied forums posts stating either 1)that it is blocked by Thai government 2) that it isn't blocked 3) It is, but you can use VPN or other Proxy. I have replied directly to your post Rogero as you seem a regular user from Thailand. so, is betfair available in Thailand/Pattaya/Chiang Mai/ Bangkok etc? Do I need a VPN to use or not? And what is the probability of being arrested etc?

[jacko 8,762]

Hello all on Pattaya Talk, I have registered specifically to see if I can get an update on this Forum topic I.e on the availability of betfair in Thailand. I will be travelling there soon and looking to continue using betfair as a revenue stream but have read many varied forums posts stating either 1)that it is blocked by Thai government 2) that it isn't blocked 3) It is, but you can use VPN or other Proxy. I have replied directly to your post Rogero as you seem a regular user from Thailand. so, is betfair available in Thailand/Pattaya/Chiang Mai/ Bangkok etc? Do I need a VPN to use or not? And what is the probability of being arrested etc?

Post the URLs and I am sure a few Expats can try them for you....

(unless that infringes any local laws..... )

Edited June 19, 2013 by jacko

[bigdelta 46]

I used sportsbook when I lived there but that was 4 years ago.

[Obsession 571]

Hello all on Pattaya Talk, I have registered specifically to see if I can get an update on this Forum topic I.e on the availability of betfair in Thailand. I will be travelling there soon and looking to continue using betfair as a revenue stream but have read many varied forums posts stating either 1)that it is blocked by Thai government 2) that it isn't blocked 3) It is, but you can use VPN or other Proxy. I have replied directly to your post Rogero as you seem a regular user from Thailand. so, is betfair available in Thailand/Pattaya/Chiang Mai/ Bangkok etc? Do I need a VPN to use or not? And what is the probability of being arrested etc?

 

There are loads of poker pros play from Thailand and even blog about it. I will PM you the links if you want. So I guess they don't police internet gambling.