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 Nakniwas 24 in Lat Phrao. Police say 13 people, who allegedly ran the operation, were arrested. Officers also seized computers, printers, routers and account books.
A 31 year old man, who Thai media identified as Paweenat, allegedly led the operation for the past 5 months, generating 7.5 million baht, according to police.
People could place bets on the Thai government’s lottery as well as the lotteries in Laos, Hanoi, and Malaysia. People could also bet on stock prices.
SOURCES: Thaivisa | Daily News
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Apparently the Pattaya “mafia” lottery pays out on the same number as the government lottery, quicker. and the winner is not obliged to tip the person who supplies the winnings.
In addition when buying the ticket, the price shown on the ticket is the price paid, and no extra for the seller.
Private enterprise will usually beat government enterprise most times.
The government do not like gambling they cannot control and make money from.
The remedy is clear, allow gambling and put a small tax on gambling – not too much or illegal gambling will continue.-
Right, all walking streets be strewn with grass mats, 100 bhat tax per day. Small bet polish one’s temperament.
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Apparently the Pattaya “mafia” lottery pays out on the same number as the government lottery, quicker. and the winner is not obliged to tip the person who supplies the winnings.
In addition when buying the ticket, the price shown on the ticket is the price paid, and no extra for the seller.
Private enterprise will usually beat government enterprise most times.
The government do not like gambling they cannot control and make money from.
The remedy is clear, allow gambling and put a small tax on gambling – not too much or illegal gambling will continue.
Right, all walking streets be strewn with grass mats, 100 bhat tax per day. Small bet polish one’s temperament.