Sirichok Questions Effectiveness of Gambling Website Shutdowns
Former MP Sirichok Sopha has challenged the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society regarding the efficacy of blocking nearly one million gambling URLs, noting that major platforms remain accessible.
According to a report by Matichon Online, former Democrat Party MP Sirichok Sopha has publicly questioned the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) regarding its ongoing campaign to block illegal gambling websites. While the ministry reports having blocked nearly one million URLs, Sirichok pointed out that major gambling platforms remain fully operational and accessible to the public.
Sirichok has urged the ministry to refine its reporting methods by distinguishing between primary gambling websites and their various proxy or affiliate links. He argues that the current strategy of reporting high numbers of blocked URLs may be misleading if the core platforms continue to function without interruption.
For residents and visitors in Thailand, this development highlights ongoing challenges in digital regulation and the persistence of online gambling despite government intervention. While the government maintains that it is actively working to curb these activities, the discrepancy between the number of blocked sites and the continued availability of major platforms suggests that the issue remains unresolved. It remains to be confirmed how the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society will respond to these calls for more transparent and effective enforcement strategies, and whether future measures will specifically target the primary infrastructure of these gambling networks.
