Thailand Advances Landmark Gaming Legislation to Regulate “Hidden Gambling”

Thailand is on the verge of becoming the first ASEAN nation to enact dedicated gaming legislation with the introduction of the Promotion of the Game Industry Act. This proposed law seeks to address the growing concerns over “hidden gambling” elements in games, such as randomized reward systems, loot boxes, and point-accumulation mechanisms redeemable for prizes. Currently, there is […]

Oct 7, 2025 - 09:30
Thailand Advances Landmark Gaming Legislation to Regulate “Hidden Gambling”

Thailand is on the verge of becoming the first ASEAN nation to enact dedicated gaming legislation with the introduction of the Promotion of the Game Industry Act. This proposed law seeks to address the growing concerns over “hidden gambling” elements in games, such as randomized reward systems, loot boxes, and point-accumulation mechanisms redeemable for prizes. Currently, there is […]