Gambling and Covid: Foreigners arrested in big show of force in Pattaya this morning

[ThailandRyan]

Just now, Nout said:

Why did you think such a thing?

You still can not tell a sarcastic comment when you read one I see.  Well maybe because Prawit said there was none, well at least in Bangkok 

[Nout]

8 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Like those played in the non-existant brothels?

Have you ever actually been to a brothel in Thailand? Have you ever been to an illegal casino?

[WineOh]

3 minutes ago, Nout said:

Why did you think such a thing?

I was being sarcastic mate...

[Nout]

1 minute ago, ThailandRyan said:

You still can not tell a sarcastic comment when you read one I see.  Well maybe because Prawit said there was none, well at least in Bangkok 

It has been said that 'Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.'  Some people don't understand that what seems amusing as a statement, usually spoken to oneself does not communicate any humour at all when written down. But thank you for explaining to me that it was Sarcasm and an attempt at humour. I am ROFL

[Destiny1990]

This does proof to me that there is a substantial market for legalized  casinos.

Edited January 9, 2021 by Destiny1990

[Nout]

One can never eliminate gambling. It is futile and corrupt. In Kuwait, where casinos are banned wealthy Kuwaitis used to visit the docks where the oysters were being landed, buy large quantities and bet which ones would have a pearl or not. People can bet on where a fly is going to land in a room or which raindrop will roll down a window first. The criminalization of gambling is, like the war on drugs a futile, corrupting waste of time. The issue in the story above is the potential spread of covid which could have been prevented by establishing on line gambling platforms.

Edited January 9, 2021 by Nout

[Nout]

1 hour ago, Bender Rodriguez said:

gambling goes hand in hand with other mental diseases like bi-polar

No it does not. Gambling has a rich and lustrous history. Horse racing being just one example. You insult both the mentally ill and the 99% of untroubled gamblers with your remark. Gambling is part of our history and culture.

[tandor]

6 hours ago, Liverpoolfan said:

I thought there were no gambling dens in Thailand? ????

...correct, now called lairs, nests, hi/los etc.

[ThailandRyan]

22 minutes ago, Nout said:

It has been said that 'Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.'  Some people don't understand that what seems amusing as a statement, usually spoken to oneself does not communicate any humour at all when written down. But thank you for explaining to me that it was Sarcasm and an attempt at humour. I am ROFL

Your typical response every time it is pointed out to you.  Bravo for being a stick in the mud

[OldPedro]

Expect to see massive retaliatory action from the Chinese Government because 14 of their countrymen were apprehended (?!)

 

 

[Jonathan Swift]

6 hours ago, Bangyai said:

Gambling really is a disease for Chinese it seems. They just can't get enough of it.

 

I had a hot Chinese girlfriend back in England but if we went into London for a night on the town she just could not pass an amusement arcade and spend 30 - 40 minutes in there on the penny arcade. To drag her away from a pile of pennies perched on the edge was a herculean task. She had pumped so many pennies into it that she seriously thought it owed her.  ' I am just about to win ' was her constant excuse.

 

 

 

 

Compulsive gambling is a worldwide disease, equally serious everywhere. Lives are ruined by it. How many of your brit friends compulsively buy lottery tickets or bet on sports games? And how many "hot" gambling Chinese girlfriends have you had? Just the one? It's just that since this IS Southeast Asia, you WILL see more Asians doing it. And since Thailand is so eager to have Chinese people spend their money here, Chinese people see the red carpet rolled out for them, and here they are. Go to any casino in the world and count up the ethnicities you see. So, curb your bigotry please. It's not pretty. And perhaps you should adjust your criteria regarding your choice of girlfriends simply because they are "hot". Show some respect.

[johnarth]

is this the reason the general wants the Chinese to come as soon as possible, a headache here

[bluesofa]

47 minutes ago, Percy P said:

Where there any ladies of pleasure there.

Why, did she have a full hand?

[RJRS1301]

No mention of the nationality of those leasing the rooms, owners of the equipment, or who organised the "den" and advertised it.

 

[onebir]

7 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Two rooms on the fifth floor of the building - 517 and 518 - had been rented on a daily basis. 

So that's where to go if you feel like a good poker/covid/raid gamble next week ????

[RJRS1301]

25 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

Compulsive gambling is a worldwide disease, equally serious everywhere. Lives are ruined by it. How many of your brit friends compulsively buy lottery tickets or bet on sports games? And how many "hot" gambling Chinese girlfriends have you had? Just the one? It's just that since this IS Southeast Asia, you WILL see more Asians doing it. And since Thailand is so eager to have Chinese people spend their money here, Chinese people see the red carpet rolled out for them, and here they are. Go to any casino in the world and count up the ethnicities you see. So, curb your bigotry please. It's not pretty. And perhaps you should adjust your criteria regarding your choice of girlfriends simply because they are "hot". Show some respect.

The fact is his g/f at the time was Chinese, nothing racist there, and from my limited experience of legal casinos the highest racil mix from the few times I have been in a casino many more SE Asian appearing people in the ethnic mix, and the biggest casinos in Ustralia preCovid had special flights fro many major chinese cities as well as the special high roller flights and packages, minimum buyin 30,000 US dollars , paid upfront and credit checks on all appllicants.

Ask James Packer and friends

 

[Rimmer]

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[RJRS1301]

38 minutes ago, OldPedro said:

Expect to see massive retaliatory action from the Chinese Government because 14 of their countrymen were apprehended (?!)

 

 

Oh they will be dealth with on deportation to China, and the cost of the bullet will be sent to the nearest relative for payment, do bring shame upon the motherland by getting caught by a foreign government for anyhting

[herwin1234]

7 hours ago, ezzra said:

I'm sure the PM is rubbing his hands in glee by now seeing the fruits of his labor trying to eradicate gambling,

the Thais will be let go after paying a 'big fine' and the rest, i don't envy them right now...

why the cynical attitude? the police did a good job by closing down illegal gambling in a condo. and whats about the 'big fine' remark? its so silly. do you ever see something positive in Thailand?

[Pj2738]

Foreigners arrested in big show of force in Pattaya this morning

about 25% Thai

[natway09]

Bit silly thinking that they could get away with it without the brown envelopes circulating

in 3 directions

[bronzedude]

Now to find some farang bridge players! Also get some dart throwers and pool hustlers.

[thailand49]

Surprise, all the news was about casino's parlors, so to make their point they rented two rooms and make a show of force!????  which volunteer police raise their hands for this photo op?

 

I was asked once to help out on a sting for a GC, but I told them no once my pants drops I'm getting my happy ending first then I will give you the secret code to raid the place.

Edited January 9, 2021 by thailand49

[RJRS1301]

14 minutes ago, Pj2738 said:

Foreigners arrested in big show of force in Pattaya this morning

about 25% Thai

75% non Thai

[bipper]

Oh come on there's at least one of these in every village in the country and everyone knows it.

[David T Pike]

What did you say? No Farangs? Hmmm... must be obeying the laws of the land! ;)

[Neeranam]

23 minutes ago, bronzedude said:

Now to find some farang bridge players! Also get some dart throwers and pool hustlers.

Bridge players will never get prosecuted. There is a bridge room in the RBSC and many influential people playing there. 

 

All gambling places require some kind of rake, and you are only in danger if you don't pay it. 

[Neeranam]

I remember back in the day in Pat Pong road, before people were addicted to telephones, almost every  bar had a connect 4 thing on the bar; I lost every time! 

 

 

Edited January 9, 2021 by Neeranam

[Lokie]

Headline should have been, lucky was not two weeks ago as the Top Brass held their annual Beano in the resort...

 

Farangs again tarnishing the moral fibre of a nation

[Cobby007]

Once again it puts a bad name to the word foreigner 

it tars us all with the same brush 

why not say Asian people because that is what they are 

The Thai government need to understand that all the damage to the country and the people of Thailand came from China 

yet still they welcome the Chinese to spread a virus in Thailand let’s face it Gambling is a dangerous virus also 

the future of Thailand will be help and support 

and investment from the West yet all the Thai government and previous governments try to drive western tourism away  ????????????