Thailand's Royal Gazette published a royal decree in its 2 September 2569 BE issue, volume 143, part 58 ข, appointing members of two national anti-money laundering organizations1. The decree was issued under the powers named in its preamble, including section 16 of the State Administration Act and sections of the Anti-Money Laundering Act and the Act on Measures for the Suppression of Offences Relating to Narcotics1.
The decree appoints members to the Anti-Money Laundering Office and to the Anti-Money Laundering Board1. It names six people, five as members and one as a member and secretary1:
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mr. Damrongsak Kittipraphat | Member |
| Mr. Thala Thongchai Wuthiphongkun | Member |
| Mr. Chakrit Rerngnett | Member |
| Mr. Amat Chanthanarat | Member |
| Police Major General Prasong Butsriphum | Member and secretary |
| Police Major General Panya Chaikulwat | Member and secretary |
The decree states that the appointments take effect from 29 August 2569 BE1. It was issued on 30 August 2569 BE and is described as the 11th year of the current reign1.
The gazette notice is dated 2 September 2569 BE, which corresponds to 2 September 20261. The decree itself carries the earlier signing date of 30 August 2569 BE1.
What it means for players
The decree concerns the staffing of Thailand's anti-money laundering bodies, not the rules on gambling itself. Nothing in the published notice changes what is legal to play, where, or by whom, and it does not set out any new licensing, tax or enforcement measure aimed at players.
For people who gamble in Thailand, the practical relevance is indirect. Anti-money laundering bodies are the agencies that trace the movement of money, including money linked to gambling operations. Changes to who sits on those bodies can affect how such tracing is prioritized, but the notice does not say what the new members intend to do, and no change in enforcement practice has been reported.
The notice also does not address the position of foreign visitors, expatriates or Thai nationals in any specific way. It contains no reference to casinos, betting, online gambling or any particular operator.
What happens next
The appointments take effect from 29 August 2569 BE1. No further steps, policy reviews or enforcement measures are set out in the published decree, and none have been reported.
Sources1 sources
- 129319.pdf, ratchakitcha.soc.go.th
