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  • Phuket NewsHigh stakes: Phuket cops bust illegal gambling ring with big names

    High stakes: Phuket cops bust illegal gambling ring with big names

    Phuket police apprehended 14 individuals involved in an illegal gambling operation in Ratsada. Among those arrested were the wife of a local politician, the wife of a police officer, and a lawyer. Police acted on a tip-off, leading them to the property at 64/16 Soi Karn Keha 5. Officers arrived at 6.30pm yesterday, December 10 and surrounded the single-story house.…

  • Bangkok NewsPolice raid exposes illegal gambling in Bangkok restaurant

    Police raid exposes illegal gambling in Bangkok restaurant

    Police raided a Chinese restaurant in the heart of Bangkok, disguised as a legitimate eatery, and arrested four Chinese nationals for illegal gambling. The raid, which took place yesterday, November 9, at 9.30pm, was led by Jesada Yangnok, alongside deputy officers from Wang Thonglang Police Station. This followed intelligence that the establishment was operating as a covert gambling den. Upon…

  • Bangkok NewsPolice raid illegal gambling den in Bangkok, 20 arrested

    Police raid illegal gambling den in Bangkok, 20 arrested

    Police in Suthisan successfully raided an illegal gambling den secretly operating in Bangkok. Twenty individuals were apprehended during the operation, which took place at a house at the end of Soi Inthamara 22 in Din Daeng, Bangkok. The raid was initiated around 9pm yesterday, November 7, following reports of suspicious activity over the past two to three days. Led by…

  • Crime NewsDSI bets big: Raids hit jackpot on illegal online gambling networks

    DSI bets big: Raids hit jackpot on illegal online gambling networks

    The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) spearheaded a series of raids targeting illegal online gambling networks on October 29. The coordinated efforts, conducted alongside the Immigration Bureau and other relevant agencies, spanned 11 locations across Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, and Pattaya. The operation was prompted by the discovery of gambling networks infiltrating and manipulating data pathways on government websites, effectively redirecting…

  • Crime NewsFowl play: Ratchaburi cops ruffle feathers in illegal cockfighting raid

    Fowl play: Ratchaburi cops ruffle feathers in illegal cockfighting raid

    Ratchaburi cops raided an illegal cockfighting ring hidden in a forested area, apprehending 25 gamblers and charging them with three serious offences. The operation followed complaints from locals about the activities near Moo 7 in Ang Thong subdistrict. Sutthiphong Phutthachantra, the district chief of Mueang Ratchaburi, received reports from locals about a makeshift cockfighting arena attracting numerous gamblers. Consequently, he…

  • Thailand NewsSattahip squad busts a gamble of gals in illegal gaming ring

    Sattahip squad busts a gamble of gals in illegal gaming ring

    Police in Sattahip arrested a group of Thai women for illegal gambling after receiving a tip-off from concerned citizens. The women were caught playing Pok Deng behind a local restaurant near the Bang Saray Night Market. Police responded immediately to the report and apprehended four women. Evidence seized at the scene included a deck of Pok Deng cards, 240 baht…

  • Thailand NewsPoker face-off: Pattaya cops deal winning hand to illegal gambling ring

    Poker face-off: Pattaya cops deal winning hand to illegal gambling ring

    Pattaya police, in a well-coordinated raid, last night successfully dismantled an illegal poker gambling ring involving foreign nationals. The operation yesterday, October 9, spearheaded by Bang Lamung District Chief Wekit Manarojkij and Pattaya City Police Chief Police Colonel Nawin Thirawit, resulted in the arrest of 11 individuals at a residence on Soi Sanamkhan Land in Nong Prue. Pol. Col. Nawin…

  • Thailand NewsKnockout blow: Thai boxing star floored in gambling promo ring

    Knockout blow: Thai boxing star floored in gambling promo ring

    Police officers went toe-to-toe with a famed Thai boxer, known only as “Sutthiwat,” who flaunts a staggering 440,000 followers on Facebook, for promoting gambling websites at 1,500 baht a post. The dramatic bust came yesterday, September 17, spearheaded by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) under Police Lieutenant General Jiraphob Bhuridej and the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) led by Police…

  • Crime NewsOnline gambling crackdown: Police bet big, net 400 million baht

    Online gambling crackdown: Police bet big, net 400 million baht

    Police swooped on a major online gambling network, resulting in the arrest of two key figures and the seizure of assets worth over 400 million baht. The operation, named Shutdown, targeted the Askmepay and Hengpay payment systems implicated in the illegal activities. At 10.30am yesterday, July 16, police officials announced the successful raid on three locations in Bangkok. The operation…

  • Crime NewsSa Kaeo police arrest four in 5 million baht gambling bust

    Sa Kaeo police arrest four in 5 million baht gambling bust

    Police in Sa Kaeo have arrested four individuals linked to a major online gambling operation, which included betting on Euro football matches. The operation involved a large number of participants and had a cash flow of 5 million baht (US$ 138,000). Police, led by Deputy Commissioner of Region 2, Ittiporn Photong, and Deputy Director of Region 2’s Operations Centre, ordered…

  • Crime NewsPolice shut down 224 Euro 2024 gambling sites with 2.4 billion baht

    Police shut down 224 Euro 2024 gambling sites with 2.4 billion baht

    Police have shut down over 200 websites involved in Euro 2024 football-related gambling, with 2.4 billion baht in circulation, according to the police. Police released the information following a crackdown on both online and offline gambling activities as the Euro 2024 football matches concluded yesterday. The operation, which began on June 14—the same day the Euro 2024 finals commenced—ended on…

  • Thailand NewsBanglamung police arrest 12 during casino raid

    Banglamung police arrest 12 during casino raid

    Banglamung officials, led by District Chief Weekit Manarojkit, conducted a successful raid on an illegal gambling den named Tong Card Casino. The operation took place at a house in Village Number 7, situated in Huai Yai subdistrict, following a tip-off from a concerned resident worried about the adverse effects of gambling on the community. Police, acting on orders from the…

  • Crime NewsThai government bets big on crackdown against online gambling

    Thai government bets big on crackdown against online gambling

    The Thai government took assertive action against online gambling websites, recognising them as significant economic crimes. Deputy Government spokesperson Kanika Aunjit announced the policy yesterday, March 31, revealing the government’s commitment to investigating, suspending, restricting, and blocking such websites nationwide. Kanika conveyed that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin had a keen acknowledgement of the issues linked with online gambling. The 62…

  • Thailand NewsParliament in favour of legalising gambling to boost economy

    Parliament in favour of legalising gambling to boost economy

    The House of Representatives voted in favour of legalising gambling while boosting the nation’s economy. The special commission championing the creation of integrated entertainment complexes unveiled its plan, urging the government to join hands with the private sector. The commission stressed that public involvement is key, advocating for the legalisation of specific gambling forms like Thai boxing to drive this…

  • Thailand NewsThailand mulls over legalising casinos to boost economy

    Thailand mulls over legalising casinos to boost economy

    Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin advocated for the establishment of entertainment complexes housing casinos in the country. The 62 year old prime minister stated his belief yesterday, March 28, that legalising casinos could potentially extinguish illegal gambling dens and divert gamblers’ money towards the state. The Thai PM further added that these complexes would operate under proper regulations, leading to…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket cops raid gambling den, 4 Russians and Ukrainian arrested

    Phuket cops raid gambling den, 4 Russians and Ukrainian arrested

    A gambling den in Ratsada, north of Phuket Town, was raided by the Phuket Provincial Police and Phuket City Police in the early hours of today, resulting in the arrest of four Russian nationals and a Ukrainian. The operation, which was executed following an insider tip-off, occurred at a site on Thepkrasattri Road in Moo 6, Ratsada, in the vicinity…

  • Thailand NewsDouble-down drama: DOPA crackdown sees 200 gamblers dealt a losing hand in southern Thailand

    Double-down drama: DOPA crackdown sees 200 gamblers dealt a losing hand in southern Thailand

    Officers from the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) yesterday swooped on a gambling den in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat and arrested 200 gamblers. Residents in Nakhon Si Thammarat submitted a complaint about the gambling house to the Deputy Interior Minister, Chada Thaiseth. They reported that the gambling den was open 24 hours a day. More than 200…

  • Thailand NewsBusted flush: 44 gamblers dealt a losing hand as police swoop on Bangkok gambling den

    Busted flush: 44 gamblers dealt a losing hand as police swoop on Bangkok gambling den

    Police swooped on a gambling den in the Don Mueang district of Bangkok and arrested 44 gamblers yesterday, November 21. Officers had raided the place over 10 times in the past but the gambling den continued to operate. Officers from Don Mueang Police Station received a tip-off that the gambling den, which was previously shut down by officers in October…

  • Thailand NewsNavigating online gaming regulations in Thailand

    Navigating online gaming regulations in Thailand

    Online gaming in the Land of Smiles is a complex landscape, marked by stringent regulations stemming from laws that have been in place for nearly a century. As the country grapples with a robust underground gambling ecosystem, legal adjustments are anticipated, potentially signaling a shift toward legalisation and regulation. In this intricate legal landscape, platforms like Captain Rizk find ways…

  • Phuket NewsRolling the dice: Phuket authorities detain 18 in illegal betting crackdown

    Rolling the dice: Phuket authorities detain 18 in illegal betting crackdown

    Following a tip-off, local authorities in Thalang in Phuket detained 18 people in connection with illegal gambling activities at the weekend. The raid on Sunday, August 13 was orchestrated by the Thalang Police and happened in a local venue in Moo 8, Srisoonthorn. Upon arrival, law enforcers discovered a crowd revelling in the forbidden pleasures of illicit gambling. Eight men…

  • Crime NewsPhuket police arrest 15 gamblers in underground casino at abandoned mall

    Phuket police arrest 15 gamblers in underground casino at abandoned mall

    In Phuket Town, an underground casino located in the basement of an abandoned shopping centre has been raided by police, resulting in the arrest of 15 gamblers. Officers executed the raid on Tilok-U-Thit 1 Road at approximately 10:50pm after receiving a tip-off about illegal gambling activities taking place beneath a snooker venue operating at street level. Upon entering the premises,…

  • Crime News300 million baht illegal online gambling site busted in Nonthaburi

    300 million baht illegal online gambling site busted in Nonthaburi

    A raid in Nonthaburi in the Bangkok suburbs resulted in a 300 million baht illegal online gambling enterprise being shut down. Police from the Region 1 station obtained arrest warrants for 2 luxury homes in Nonthaburi province estates after tracking down where the online gambling operation was based. The website, which had amassed a following of 40,000 members, was at…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket police raid gambling den in Wichit, arrest 15 people

    Phuket police raid gambling den in Wichit, arrest 15 people

    In Cape Panwa, Wichit late last night, Phuket police raided and shut down an illegal gambling den and arrested 15 people there. The raid came just after midnight early this morning or late last night as Region 8 Police captured 14 people, all aged between 44 and 58 years old. The police also confiscated hundreds of green cards and orange…

  • Pattaya NewsAlleged Pattaya gambling operation broken up, 4 arrested

    Alleged Pattaya gambling operation broken up, 4 arrested

    Pattaya Police raided a suspected gambling operation yesterday afternoon. 4 people were arrested, consisting of 3 suspected gamblers and the homeowner. The Region 2 Police and the Pattaya City Police combined forces to stage their raid on the house in Nong Prue, a town municipality in Pattaya. The Pattaya news says the raid is a result of the police being…

  • Phuket NewsBaccarat bust fall out, Phuket City police under investigation

    Baccarat bust fall out, Phuket City police under investigation

    Over the weekend, an illegal game of Baccarat was busted, Now, Phuket city police are under investigation for their lack of intervention Vis-à-vis gambling in their jurisdiction. The Region 8 Police Commander, Kitrat Panpetch gave an order yesterday to transfer the 5 officials from Phuket City Police Station. They will temporarily work out of the Region 8 headquarters at a…

  • Covid-19 NewsDozens arrested in Phuket baccarat game, including local politician

    Dozens arrested in Phuket baccarat game, including local politician

    Phuket police arrested 27 gamblers today who were allegedly playing baccarat at a seaside resort hotel. The alleged gamblers, which reportedly includes a local politician, have been charged with illegal gambling and violating the ban on gathering in groups. Police seized 3 baccarat tables, chips, computers and other items associated with gambling. The hotel where the alleged baccarat happened is…

  • Crime NewsIllegal casino operator accused of 4 charges including murder

    Illegal casino operator accused of 4 charges including murder

    A man who is alleged to have been running illegal casino operations is now facing indictment on 4 charges, including murder. The Crime Suppression Division has called for the charges to be filed against Somchai Jutikitdecha, the 56 year old suspect that goes by Longjoo Somchai. The CSD first arrested Longjoo back in February of 2020, accusing him of being…

  • Crime NewsPolice in Bangkok arrest 6 people on gambling and drug charges

    Police in Bangkok arrest 6 people on gambling and drug charges

    Six recent graduates have been arrested on charges of illegal gambling and using class 5 drugs. The graduates, between the ages of 23 and 25, allegedly used SIM cards to sign up for gambling sites to obtain bonuses from new players. According to media reports, they were allegedly earning between 1,000 to 10,000 baht a day on their gambling operation. Yesterday,…

  • Crime NewsPolice raids shut down online network of casinos across 7 provinces

    Police raids shut down online network of casinos across 7 provinces

    Police have shut down a network of online casinos in raids that took place across 7 provinces, with 19 suspects arrested and cash and other goods seized. In total, 8 online casino networks in 7 provinces have been shut down, with police apprehending 19 out of a total 22 suspects. Thai PBS World reports that the raids took place in…

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

    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…