Online Casino Gambling among Juveniles in Bangkok Area

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Wanchak Noichan
Unisa Lerttomornsakul

Abstract

This research aimed to study the problems and causes of online casino gambling among juveniles in Bangkok. The study employed a qualitative research approach, collecting data through in-depth interviews with 15 juveniles and youth engaged in online casino gambling.
The results revealed that:
1. Online casino gambling involves games of chance accessed via the internet, such as card games, table games, slot machines, and roulette. It is driven by advancements in information and communication technology, making it easily accessible through smartphones. Participants funded their gambling through various sources, including pocket money, allowances from parents, borrowing from friends, and even online loans. Motivations for gambling included observing others winning rewards or receiving praise, appealing advertisements, and ease of access. However, online gambling adversely affected education, lifestyle, mental health, social relationships, and finances. Educational impacts included academic failure, while mental health issues ranged from stress to risky behaviors. Social impacts involved conflicts within families and peer groups, and financial problems included debt and poor money management.
2. Factors contributing to online gambling among Juveniles in Bangkok, including social learning, weak social bonds, poor self-control, rational decision-making, motivational goals, lack of effective guardianship, environmental disorder, and social pressures. These findings highlight the urgent need for multi-sectoral interventions to address this growing issue.

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Noichan, W. ., & Lerttomornsakul, U. . (2025). Online Casino Gambling among Juveniles in Bangkok Area. Dhammathas Academic Journal, 25(1), 15–30. retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/dhammathas/article/view/275893
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