PM Prayut orders probe into gambling dens

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PM Prayut orders probe into gambling dens

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has ordered the setting up of a committee to track down and punish people who run gambling dens throughout the country. The Prime Minister has instructed officials to take strict measures to prevent people from sneaking out to gamble in neighboring countries.

 

Gen. Prayut said that eradicating gambling dens that exist both here and abroad, is required. Officials and the public have to work together to eliminate all sources of infection.

 

A panel has been set up to prosecute all those involved in running gambling dens and others who have been accused of negligence. He warned against people crossing the Thai border to gamble in neighboring countries.

 

Border checkpoints must remain stringent. He also urged people who have visited gambling dens to undergo a health screening process, saying they will not be penalized.

 

The Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, Pol. Gen. Suwat Jangyodsuk, said today the police have information about gambling dens in many areas, and officers have been deployed to these locations.

 

However, the evidence is not yet sufficient to prosecute the offenders, who often claimed that some politicians or influential figures have a vested interest in their operations.

 

Once the evidence is sufficient, the authorities will take action. If officers are found to be involved, they and their superiors will face disciplinary action. Previously, a disciplinary order was sent to police chiefs in many provinces, but the problem still persists. If found guilty, they will be transferred from their current posts permanently.

 

Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, Pol. Lt. Gen. Sompong Chingduang, has insisted that all sides, including the military, police and local administrators, are working together and doing their best to prevent illegal migrants from slipping in via natural routes.

 

However, the task is challenging because the border area is over 5,000 kilometers long and smugglers work through networking. Officials are not being careless when performing their duties, and are open to criticisms, but need to make improvements.

 

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2021-01-07

 

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[Chang_paarp]

5 minutes ago, webfact said:

The Prime Minister has instructed officials to take strict measures to prevent people from sneaking out to gamble in neighboring countries.

He means travel legitimately to engage in an activity that is legal in that jurisdiction. Unless they are taking the dodgy ferry across the river.

[ThailandRyan]

But, but, but his DPM Prawit says there are none.  So confused. No illegal gambling, no prostitution in Pattaya, oh who to believe.   

[ezzra]

LOOK AT THE P O L I C E   Mr. PM...without their patronage and turning a blind eye no gambling den can exist...

[RichardColeman]

Legalise it and tax it.

[Gumballl]

There goes the future of the SET.

[impulse]

47 minutes ago, webfact said:

The Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, Pol. Gen. Suwat Jangyodsuk, said today the police have information about gambling dens in many areas, and officers have been deployed to these locations.

 

They should.  They own a lot of them.

 

[Kadilo]

Latest odds are even money they dont get shutdown 

[sammieuk1]

As head of the army and the police bend over PM and prepare for the probing ????

[ourmanflint]

I think the gambling dens abroad are called casinos, they're pretty easy to spot

[Geoffggi]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

 

A panel has been set up to prosecute all those involved in running gambling dens and others who have been accused of negligence. He warned against people crossing the Thai border to gamble in neighboring countries.

The Chinese will not be happy with this one ..........LOL

[FarFlungFalang]

9 minutes ago, ourmanflint said:

I think the gambling dens abroad are called casinos, they're pretty easy to spot

They must be eliminated around the world and he's just the man for the job being well qualified to give orders that must (but won't) be obeyed look out world here comes Pray-ute start shaking in your boots.

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Gen. Prayut said that eradicating gambling dens that exist both here and abroad, is required. Officials and the public have to work together to eliminate all sources of infection.

People are apparently the only source (with no proven origin) so I guess he's saying that all people should be eliminated both here and abroad?

[colinneil]

Laughable just laughable, ole Prawit says no gambling dens, then his boss orders a probe into gambling dens.

Just think about it for a minute, they have absolutely no bloody idea whats going on.

[harada]

The sources of tea money are quickly disappearing, desperate times indeed.

 

[mtls2005]

"Follow the money."

 

OK, maybe only one step up the chain.

 

 

[OneMoreFarang]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, Pol. Gen. Suwat Jangyodsuk, said today the police have information about gambling dens in many areas, and officers have been deployed to these locations.

Now why are those officers deployed to those locations? To enforce the laws? Or to collect bribes to continue to look in the other direction?

[bluesofa]

4 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

But, but, but his DPM Prawit says there are none.  So confused. No illegal gambling, no prostitution in Pattaya, oh who to believe.   

You just couldn't make it up.  Oops - they do.

[seajae]

there goes all the extra pocket money for the big boys in the force if they shut them all down but with the police investigating themselves many of them some will not be stopped, really have to wonder if prawit has some link to them seeing he is denying their existence, have to be suss why is he trying to cover them up. As in the past these gambling dens are only found when the police are left out of it and the army goes after them so that they are not tipped off, we shall see what happens if anything

Edited January 7, 2021 by seajae

[Bender Rodriguez]

as long as they got a call long in advance that there might be a visit

[Thaiwrath]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

who often claimed that some politicians or influential figures have a vested interest in their operations.

There lies the massive obstacle in your "probe".

Just another exercise to kid the people that you are doing something, when we are all aware it will be swept under the carpet.

[bluesofa]

3 hours ago, colinneil said:

Laughable just laughable, ole Prawit says no gambling dens, then his boss orders a probe into gambling dens.

Just think about it for a minute, they have absolutely no bloody idea whats going on.

The left hand doesn't even know there is a right hand.

[Rancid]

Well if the probe into gambling doesn't find anything then the best thing to do would be to form a committee to examine the problem...

[Benmart]

All one needs to do is look to the "stars". Those who wear them are likely to be involved in all sorts of shenanigans.

[petedk]

4 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

The Chinese will not be happy with this one ..........LOL

 

That's interesting. 

Why do you say Chinese?

 

Edit: After reading the post a little closer. I understand what you mean. 

I thought you meant that the illegal dens were owned by Chinese (which I think is the case in a suspicious place near us)

Edited January 7, 2021 by petedk

[Almer]

It is worrying that they cant even get there stories straight, its simple both agree on a statement and job done, like, 

there are no gambling dens, or, we will close the gambling dens down, simple.

 

[rupert the bear]

dont be rediculous all your army and police friends will be out a significant portion of their income.so whos gonna pay for the shortfall.think these things thru...the burmese dont have enough money you dont pay them enough.hung upon your own petard ,this from the intellect that informed us we should boil salty water to make it less so!!dont hold your breath folks!!

[Misterwhisper]

Perhaps you should start your "probing" in military, police and politician circles, Mr. Prayuth.

[ThaiFelix]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

However, the evidence is not yet sufficient to prosecute the offenders, who often claimed that some politicians or influential figures have a vested interest in their operations.

And there it is lol.

 

Only time we see police in our village is when they are doing their pick-ups.  And you want these same police to probe themselves??

 

Nice announcement Mr PM but every body knows the truth.  By the way, anybody got the correct time lol!

[ThaiFelix]

6 hours ago, bluesofa said:

The left hand doesn't even know there is a right hand.

Same thing exactly happened over allegations of border guard corruption.  Prawit says no graft on the borders and next day Prayut orders a probe??  Maybe they dont believe each other.....just like everybody else.

[overt2016]

11 hours ago, colinneil said:

Laughable just laughable, ole Prawit says no gambling dens, then his boss orders a probe into gambling dens.

Just think about it for a minute, they have absolutely no bloody idea whats going on.

I think they do know what's going on and that their income will be slashed if they are shut down.