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  • Crime NewsChiang Rai couple arrested for illegal online lottery operation | Thaiger

    Chiang Rai couple arrested for illegal online lottery operation

    A couple from Chiang Rai has been apprehended by cyber police for operating an illegal online lottery and gambling website, with monthly financial transactions amounting to millions. They advertised their services via Facebook, leading to their eventual capture and subsequent legal proceedings. Today, December 12, several high-ranking officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, including Trirong Phiwpan, Wiwat Khamchanan, and…

  • Crime NewsCyber police arrest Khon Kaen lottery tipster over illegal gambling | Thaiger

    Cyber police arrest Khon Kaen lottery tipster over illegal gambling

    Cyber police raided a hermitage in Khon Kaen, arresting a renowned lottery tipster for promoting illegal online gambling. The tipster, with a large following, admitted to receiving a monthly payment of 15,000 baht for advertising online lottery links. Following complaints from the public, cyber police launched an investigation into a popular TikToker known for spiritual content, who commands an audience…

  • Pattaya NewsIllegal labour scandal: Over 50 foreign workers nabbed in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Illegal labour scandal: Over 50 foreign workers nabbed in Pattaya

    Pattaya’s bustling markets and entertainment zones were rocked by a dramatic crackdown on illegal foreign workers as Chon Buri provincial police launched a large-scale operation yesterday, November 28. The raid, involving over 100 officers, targeted individuals working unlawfully in jobs reserved for Thai nationals. The sweep uncovered a significant number of violations at the Rattanakorn Thepprasit Market. Many foreign workers…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok residents invited to apply as lottery draw officials | Thaiger

    Bangkok residents invited to apply as lottery draw officials

    The Government Lottery Office (GLO) has announced an opportunity for the public to become lottery draw officials, with applications open until late next month. Residents of Bangkok and its metropolitan areas may apply. The GLO shared a post via Facebook yesterday, September 27 inviting the public to join as officials for the lottery draw. The recruitment message specified the following…

  • Thailand video newsThailand Video News | Illegal immigrants arrested in Samut Prakan feud raid, former Deputy Commerce Minister receives death sentence for murder | Thaiger

    Thailand Video News | Illegal immigrants arrested in Samut Prakan feud raid, former Deputy Commerce Minister receives death sentence for murder

    In Thailand Video News, Alex talks about how 50 illegal Cambodian and Burmese immigrants have been arrested in Samut Prakan after a condominium was raided by police. Former Deputy Commerce Minister Banyin Tangpakorn has had their death sentence upheld by the Supreme Court for the murder of a construction tycoon. A UN report has revealed Thai banks have contributed to…

  • Thailand NewsPolice crack down on rotating illegal lending scheme in Trang | Thaiger

    Police crack down on rotating illegal lending scheme in Trang

    Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers yesterday dismantled a major rotating savings and credit association (ROSCA) operation in Trang, arresting a married couple who were also running a comprehensive illegal money lending, and an unlicensed underground lottery gambling business. Police Lieutenant General Worawat Watnakornbancha today ordered relevant authorities to execute a search warrant for a house in Ratsada District, Trang…

  • Thailand NewsPolice uncover illegal gambling ring in Ubon Ratchathani | Thaiger

    Police uncover illegal gambling ring in Ubon Ratchathani

    A covert sting operation led to the raid of an online lottery operator’s residence, uncovering an illegal gambling ring and revealing a flow of approximately 10 million baht per month through 12 interconnected bank accounts. This incident aligns with the Thai government and the Royal Thai Police’s crackdown on all forms of technology-driven crime, particularly illegal online gambling. Following orders…

  • Thailand NewsThai police bust illegal lender for extreme rates and data breach | Thaiger

    Thai police bust illegal lender for extreme rates and data breach

    Thai authorities apprehended 37 year old man at his residence for running an illegal money-lending enterprise that charged exorbitant interest rates of 8% per week. The operation, led by senior police officials, uncovered not only evidence of the illicit business but also a trove of personal data harvested from individuals, signalling a breach of Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act. Yesterday,…

  • Thailand NewsThai police nab online lottery promoter in Roi Et Province raid | Thaiger

    Thai police nab online lottery promoter in Roi Et Province raid

    Thai police arrested a 44 year old woman for illegally promoting online lottery gambling on her Facebook fan page. During a raid today, February 14, police seized mobile phones and lottery tip sheets from her home in Roi Et Province. Arunee confessed to the crime, admitting she was paid a monthly fee to post gambling links by the website owner. A…

  • Thailand NewsPolice raid illegal ‘casino’ on Koh Samui located near police station | Thaiger

    Police raid illegal ‘casino’ on Koh Samui located near police station

    Officers from Bor Put police station in Koh Samui raided an illegal “casino” located in the middle of the island yesterday evening. They were joined by the island’s mayor, Chayapon Intarasupa. Those running the operation allegedly allowed people to gamble in different games to win money, according to reports. Thai media reported that the illegal gambling centre was a one-story…

  • Thailand NewsPhuket police raid Blue Dragon Lottery scammers, as nationwide crackdown continues | Thaiger

    Phuket police raid Blue Dragon Lottery scammers, as nationwide crackdown continues

    Police raided the operations of lottery ticket scammers in Phuket on Wednesday, as the government continues its nationwide crackdown on overpriced lottery tickets sold on the country’s popular Blue Dragon Lottery website. Three homes on the island were raided for selling overpriced lottery tickets. Armed with search warrants, police raided three homes on the island and arrested people who were…

  • Thailand NewsPolice in Bangkok arrest 13 people for allegedly running an online gambling operation | Thaiger

    Police in Bangkok arrest 13 people for allegedly running an online gambling operation

    Police in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao district arrested 13 people for allegedly operating an illegal online gambling operation where people could place bets on lottery outcomes. The bust is part of a major crackdown on illegal gambling carried out after Covid-19 outbreaks at gambling dens in Rayong and Chon Buri. Acting on a search warrant, police raided a home off Soi…

  • Phuket NewsUnderground lottery kingpins busted | Thaiger

    Underground lottery kingpins busted

    PHUKET TOWN: On his first day on the job, newly-installed Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Veerayuth Sittimalic held a press conference to announce the arrest of two women who were allegedly running an underground lottery operation. The statement was made jointly with Pol Col Paween Pongsirin, Superintendent of the Phuket Town Police. The first suspect was identified as Bunruen…

  • Thailand NewsMan arrested for child porn chatroom exploitation in Khon Kaen | Thaiger

    Man arrested for child porn chatroom exploitation in Khon Kaen

    A man has been detained for the sexual assault of underage boys and for distributing videos of the incidents in a paid online chat group in Khon Kaen. The man, 31 year old Warit, was apprehended at a residence in Ban Hat district during a raid conducted by the Cyber Crime Investigation Division 3 (CCID3) yesterday, February 12. The operation…

  • Cannabis News209 arrested in May for gambling | Thaiger

    209 arrested in May for gambling

    PHUKET CITY: Gambling topped the Phuket Provincial Police list of arrests made between May 1 and May 30, with 209 people taken into custody.Of the arrests, 10 were for involvement in illegal lottery operations while the other 199 were held for what the police describe as “other” gambling.Possession of illegal drugs resulted in 80 arrests – down from 93 in…

  • Thailand video newsThailand video news | Ladyboy brawl erupts in Pattaya over bar host man, Halloween in Bangkok – top-pick events & spooky fun | Thaiger

    Thailand video news | Ladyboy brawl erupts in Pattaya over bar host man, Halloween in Bangkok – top-pick events & spooky fun

    In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include a major crackdown on drug dealers in Pattaya, a brawl between trans women allegedly sparked by a bar host, and a round-up of things to do this Halloween weekend. Nigerian dealers caught in Pattaya with cocaine & meth Police…

  • Thailand NewsThailand Video News | suspected time bomb found in car en route to Phuket, two arrested,Thailand’s cannabis clampdown: new rules threaten to derail green boom | Thaiger

    Thailand Video News | suspected time bomb found in car en route to Phuket, two arrested,Thailand’s cannabis clampdown: new rules threaten to derail green boom

    Thailand tightens its cannabis laws, disrupts illegal drug networks, and confronts youth stimulant abuse, while regional partners like Vietnam and Malaysia tackle major policy changes and narcotics seizures. Meanwhile, the Philippines celebrates surging millionaire growth, Thailand’s border policies reroute visa runners, and a kitten’s remarkable survival story captures hearts. Thailand’s Cannabis Clampdown: New Rules Threaten to Derail Green Boom Thailand…

  • Phuket NewsPatong card game bust: 4 arrested in secret gambling raid | Thaiger

    Patong card game bust: 4 arrested in secret gambling raid

    A not-so-secret card game ended in handcuffs when police raided a small shop in Patong, arresting four people allegedly caught gambling illegally. The dramatic bust took place in Soi Kebsup, at the southern end of the island’s party capital, following an investigation into what officers described as a “covert gambling network” operating under the radar of Patong’s bustling nightlife scene. Patong…

  • Crime NewsCouple arrested for online gambling scheme promising 50000 baht prizes | Thaiger

    Couple arrested for online gambling scheme promising 50000 baht prizes

    The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau apprehended a couple involved in operating an online gambling activity named Egg Pick for Luck and Wealth, based in Nakhon Pathom province. The couple reportedly lured participants with cash prizes up to 50,000 baht, generating a monthly income of 400,000 baht. Police Lieutenant General Trirong Phiwphan, together with other senior officials, yesterday, April 28, announced…

  • Thailand NewsPolice raid online football gambling site near Isaan school | Thaiger

    Police raid online football gambling site near Isaan school

    Police raided an online football gambling site located just 500 metres from a school in Ubon Ratchathani, catering to children and youths with a monthly turnover of 1 million baht. The operation, conducted yesterday, January 24, involved high-ranking officers including Police Lieutenant General Trairong Phiwphann and Police Major General Wiwat Kamchamnarn. Acting on a tip-off, officers from Subdivision 2 of…

  • Pattaya NewsNepalese duo arrested in Pattaya for fake US dollar scam | Thaiger

    Nepalese duo arrested in Pattaya for fake US dollar scam

    Two Nepalese mean were apprehended in Pattaya yesterday for allegedly defrauding locals and tourists using counterfeit US dollars. Police Major General Natthakorn Prapaiyon, Commander of Immigration Bureau Division 3, shared that police were alerted by locals about a so-called “Black Money gang” deceiving individuals in Pattaya with fake currency. The gang reportedly targeted both locals and foreign tourists. After receiving…

  • Thailand NewsCyber raid: 8 arrested for online gambling in Chiang Rai | Thaiger

    Cyber raid: 8 arrested for online gambling in Chiang Rai

    Police from the Cyber Crime Division conducted a raid on three locations connected to the OK2D online gambling network in Chiang Rai, resulting in the arrest of eight administrators. The operation, believed to be linked with three other prominent websites, involves over 200,000 players and a financial turnover exceeding 1 billion baht. High-ranking officials, including Trirong Phiwphan, the Cyber Crime…

  • Thailand NewsSix arrested in South Thailand for call centre scams and firearms | Thaiger

    Six arrested in South Thailand for call centre scams and firearms

    Police apprehended six people suspected of being involved in call centre scams and the illegal trade of firearms. The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) announced the arrest on Tuesday, December 10, indicating possible connections between the suspects and insurgency financing in Thailand’s southern regions. The arrests took place on December 10 in Songkhla and Yala provinces following numerous complaints related…

  • Thailand NewsTourism and gambling: The influence of Thai and Australian casinos on global travel | Thaiger

    Tourism and gambling: The influence of Thai and Australian casinos on global travel

    Tourism plays a major role in countries like Thailand and Australia. Admittedly, it’s more significant for the former, but the latter has been able to benefit in the past from the amount of foreign travel to the country that has been experienced. According to a report by Reuters, Thailand broke its record for tourism numbers and revenues in 2019. That…

  • China NewsMyanmar and China crack down on cybercrime fugitives | Thaiger

    Myanmar and China crack down on cybercrime fugitives

    In a major blow to online scam operations, police from Myanmar and China arrested 313 Chinese nationals, including 45 fugitives wanted for cybercrime. The arrests, part of a coordinated effort between the two countries, aim to stamp out online fraud and strengthen cross-border law enforcement. The bust took place in September, following a joint operation between Myanmar’s Ministry of Home…

  • Crime NewsPolice raid underground lotteries in Chiang Mai and Lamphun | Thaiger

    Police raid underground lotteries in Chiang Mai and Lamphun

    Police recently conducted a raid on underground lottery operations in Chiang Mai and Lamphun, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal lottery tickets and other evidence. Yesterday, September 16, the Commander of Provincial Police Region 5, Kritthaphon Yisakhon, directed the regional investigation team to crack down on underground lotteries. Led by Vorapong Khamlue, the Deputy Commander of Provincial…

  • Thailand NewsTikTok star arrested at Bangkok airport for operating online gambling | Thaiger

    TikTok star arrested at Bangkok airport for operating online gambling

    Police arrested a Thai TikTok star at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok yesterday, after discovering she was operating a gambling website with over 4 billion baht in circulation. Officers from the Special Operation Unit for the Prevention and Suppression of Digital Crimes from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) arrested a 29 year old Thai woman named Chutima,…

  • Crime NewsThai police arrest infamous scammer known as White Takli | Thaiger

    Thai police arrest infamous scammer known as White Takli

    Thai police apprehended a notorious online scammer who had been impersonating a police inspector and deceiving people for years. This arrest of the 30 year old man follows multiple incidents of fraud and a series of warrants out for his capture. Narongrit, known as White Takli, from Takli District, Nakhon Sawan Province, was arrested by a team led by Police…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya police investigate foreigner’s claim of 20,000-baht slot win | Thaiger

    Pattaya police investigate foreigner’s claim of 20,000-baht slot win

    A foreign man recently stirred controversy among the Pattaya community by claiming a 20,000-baht win from an online slot machine in a Facebook post. His boastful remarks quickly caught the attention of netizens and local police. The incident occurred when the foreigner posted in the Facebook group Pattaya, Thailand on July 3. “It’s good to play slot machines and win…

  • Thailand NewsElderly woman forgives robbers after 200,000 baht theft in Buriram | Thaiger

    Elderly woman forgives robbers after 200,000 baht theft in Buriram

    An elderly woman, who fell victim to a theft by two seemingly Good Samaritans who stole cash and gold worth nearly 200,000 baht, has remarkably forgiven the suspects. After accepting their offer of a ride, she was robbed of all her belongings, threatened at gunpoint, and left stranded by a pond. The Thai police apprehended one of the suspects, 39…