Underwater gamblers will be in hot water if that's Krabi!

[webfact]

Underwater gamblers will be in hot water if that's Krabi!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A group of four divers playing cards for money under water will be in trouble if they were really gambling under the sea in Krabi.

 

But authorities think that it is probably just a prank done abroad even though Thai money is clearly visible.

 

A video of the "card school" has been shared all across Facebook since early March.

 

Four people with lots of ten baht coins are playing a game.

 

Pol Lt Col Anurak Parinyasathirakun of the Krabi water police said he did not believe it was in his jurisdiction.

 

Woraphot Lormlim of the national park that covers the Phi Phi area said that the clip was probably filmed abroad.

 

But if it was in Thailand the perpetrators could face prosecution.

 

Thailand has strict laws regarding gambling including cards.

 

Source: Thai Rath

 

-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-03-26

 

[YetAnother]

8 minutes ago, webfact said:

Thailand has strict laws regarding gambling including cards.

and the thai government sponsors and benefits greatly from a lottery

[korkenzieher]

2 hours ago, YetAnother said:

and the thai government sponsors and benefits greatly from a lottery

Ooops - Elephant in the Room moment!

 

Don't say what we do - do what we say!

[wirat69]

Maybe they were gambling.... but it is a rather watered down version!!!

 

[jacko45k]

Great idea, I suggest underwater darts with spear-guns too.

 

[Emster23]

Now that's what I call a betting pool! Are they in hot water now?

[grumbleweed]

 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

But if it was in Thailand the perpetrators could face prosecution.

So people just don't realize when the proverbial is being taken

No doubt all will be revealed on the first day of next month

[Easy Come Easy Go]

driving on the worlds most dangerous roads in the world is a gamble every Thai plays daily 

[realenglish1]

The only reason they are saying it was not in their jurisdiction is that they cannot do anything about it.

How on earth will they identify the players or location

 

Regardless it looks like a friendly game so big deal

[quandow]

Guy in the yellow shirt using wrong regulator. Idiots aka statistics/accidents waiting to happen.

[ThaiWai]

"Who investigates gambling under the sea?" 

 

[Card]

"But authorities think that it is probably just a prank done abroad even though Thai money is clearly visible."

 

oh right. so some farangs cart a sack full of 10 baht coins overseas just to make a pointless point? 

 

[wvavin]

What can the police do if they really gambled in the water? Stupid!

[Argus Tuft]

45 minutes ago, ThaiWai said:

"Who investigates gambling under the sea?" 

 

 

My inner monologue sang this in Clancy Brown's voice. 

[Knocker33]

And why do they think it's filmed abroad. Because none of them are wearing police uniforms

[Darcula]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

it is probably just a prank done abroad even though Thai money is clearly visible

 

Yeah, that's definitely LOS Vegas.

[peperobi]

Sorry people but many countries have coins that look like the 10 Baht coin.

[ftpjtm]

I finally understand Thailand's need for submarines.

 

Underwater gamblers won't stand a chance once the fleet takes sail.

[PhonThong]

Now! We know what the submarine is for......................

[PEE TEE]

If Gambling is such a big deal and a big No for Thailand .why is there a government lottery surly that comes under gambling ? 

[overherebc]

In line with the common mis-spelling of the word on tv I'm surprised  that the  I'll raise you ten bath hasn't appeared yet

[LeoTex]

6 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Great idea, I suggest underwater darts with spear-guns too.

 

Wouldn't they have to be registered and permitted.

If not they would taken away by the BIB.

LeoTex

[Sumarianson]

It is all too obvious that it is in another country. Look the water is clear, where can you find that in Thailand?

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[Get Real]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

But authorities think that it is probably just a prank

As we already know. they are masterminds.

[darksidedog]

An off topic post has been removed.

 

[JulesMad]

They are gambling in international waters, outside Thai jurisdiction.... Not really see the problem, just small change, 10B coins. Who cares?!?

 

[farcanell]

? a classic example of restrictive laws forcing activities offshore.

[ronrat]

Authorities are not happy. They were really after after the real criminals. 70 year old divers playing bridge were the big fish they wanted.

[Graemej100]

I'm sure there is no clear water like that anywhere in Thailand.

[cornishcarlos]

17 hours ago, quandow said:

Guy in the yellow shirt using wrong regulator. Idiots aka statistics/accidents waiting to happen.

 

I really hope you were joking with that statement !! Pretty sure the same air comes through both 2nd stages :)