Police Raid Gambling Network in Bangkok Condos, Three Held

Police from Region 1 Investigation Bureau raided two condominium units in the Chaeng Watthana–Pak Kret area of Nonthaburi on 17 April, arresting three suspects linked to a major online gambling network with monthly circulation of about 47 million baht. The operation targeted the websites “luckygame889” and “taipei889”, uncovering a combined user base of more than 245,000 accounts. Officers seized computers, monitors, routers and mobile phones as evidence.

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The raids were led by Pol Maj Gen Worachart Saenkham, commander of the Region 1 Investigation Division, alongside senior officers including Pol Col Wisit Ma-aksorn and Pol Col Prathan Nuntakobkul. Authorities said “luckygame889” generated around 29 million baht per month with 141,174 users, while “taipei889” handled about 18 million baht monthly from 104,632 users. Court warrants from Nonthaburi Provincial Court, dated 16 and 17 April 2026, authorised searches at two locations.

At the first site, a unit in Believe Condo, officers arrested two suspects: 26-year-old Peeraphat from Bangkok and 32-year-old Suthatharn from Ranong. Items seized included two desktop computers, four monitors, one internet router and three mobile phones. Both were charged with organising illegal online gambling and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

At the second location, a unit on the 22nd floor of Grene Condo on Chaeng Watthana Road, police arrested 25-year-old Kannika, also known as Noey, from Chai Nat. Officers confiscated one desktop computer, one notebook computer, two monitors, one router and two mobile phones. She faces the same charges of facilitating illegal gambling and conspiring to launder money.

Police said the network operated as part of a wider system designed to attract players through online platforms and process large volumes of financial transactions. The scale of the operation, including hundreds of thousands of users, highlights the continued growth of illegal gambling activity in Thailand despite ongoing enforcement efforts.

Daily News reported authorities have transferred all suspects to investigators for further legal proceedings. Officials indicated that financial trails and additional connections within the network are under investigation, with the possibility of further arrests.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 19 Apr 2026