Almost all forms of gambling beyond horse racing and a state-administered lottery are banned. This prohibition reflects the Buddhist values rooted in much of Thai society. Making an exception for casinos would open the door to global players.

In Thailand, there are strict laws that govern gambling. There only two types of gambling that locals and expats can legally do in Thailand: the national lottery and betting on horse races at licensed racetracks. Every other form of gambling is prohibited in the country.

Sort your pieces by color and pattern. These are the most easily-distinguished features and they offer a way to break the puzzle into a series of manageable sub-tasks. Also, set aside corner and edge pieces. Optional tip: Divide your piles into smaller collections of pieces based on their number of tabs and blanks.

Puzzles give psychological order to the chaos we feel,  Danesi says. When you come out of it, when you've solved the puzzle, then life seems to work better. I've had anecdotes throughout my life and experiences where, as people do puzzles, they seem to come out better in terms of mental health.