The reason for the establishment of gambling (Place to play po beans) is a result of Chinese people entering to rely on the Bodhisombara In those days, they still had a habit of playing with a lot of pawns. In the first phase did not control the play in any way. until making Thai people popular to play sa gaming เข้าสู่ระบบ
even when the number of players increases The state therefore considers that there should be a control over gambling. as it cannot be strictly prohibited from playing and has set up a casino Up by specifying that only certain areas can be played. Especially in areas with a large number of Chinese residents. by forbidding Thai people to play
However, the ban had no effect. Because Thai people are also smuggling as usual. Therefore, the state must allow the establishment of gambling for Thai people.
Therefore, there are two types of gambling, which are Chinese gambling and Thai gambling. Inside, they both play the same type of gambling, such as playing fist, fantan, and sesame cards, etc.
'Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Krom Phraya Damrong Rajanuphap' wrote it in 'Annals meeting part 17 about the legend of quitting gambling and quitting the lottery' that in collecting the gambling tax Originally collected for the cost of maintaining the casino. or to be paid for or salary for casino keepers It is not intended to be collected for the benefit of the state.
How to collect the tax on gambling in those days Mr. Casino is not involved in the game. There will only be gangsters taking turns being the dealer.
The casino will collect a discount from those who get money from gambling. This is called 'collecting pawns' and this tradition of collecting pawns has been in use until the Rattanakosin era. Later, when playing po happened. therefore changed to Mr. Bon to be the sole dealer
Even though the state will get tax from the casino how much But there is no policy to encourage Thai people to gamble. and if any civil servant violates shall be punished with beatings 90 times and withdrawing all ranks Sak is a commoner, etc.