Alleged gambler flees into sea when caught gambling on Jomtien Beach

[snoop1130]

PHOTO: Matichon

 

Three alleged gamblers were arrested by Pattaya police today, January 1st, for blatantly gambling on the beach. One of them was so spooked he ran into the sea to flee arrest.

 

A team of Pattaya police led by Pol. Lt. Col. Krirkrit Saiwana, deputy superintendent of the Pattaya police station, arrested three gambling suspects on Jomtien Beach in front of The Now Hotel at 9 AM after receiving a tip-off from a concerned informant.

 

The police told local media that the informant said these men were partying and playing an illegal Hi-Low game right on the beach with no regard for the law. Once the police arrived, however, these three men immediately dispersed in all directions, and one of them even decided to run into the sea to flee arrest, according to Pol. Lt. Col. Krirkrit.

 

Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/01/01/alleged-gambler-flees-into-sea-when-caught-gambling-on-jomtien-beach/

 

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[billyo]

I better not tell them about a big casino a 5 minute walk from where I am staying in Jomtien then.

Edited January 1, 2023 by billyo

[stoner]

47 minutes ago, billyo said:

I better not tell them about a big casino a 5 minute walk from where I am staying in Jomtien then.

no one likes a rat. 

[champers]

1 hour ago, stoner said:

no one likes a rat. 

The police likely own it.

[stoner]

1 hour ago, champers said:

The police likely own it.

even worse.

[Harsh Jones]

I find it fascinating how taboo gambling is in the kingdom. 

 

Manila is taking advantage. 

[mikebell]

I didn't know Jomtien had three policemen.

[steven100]

1 hour ago, Harsh Jones said:

I find it fascinating how taboo gambling is in the kingdom. 

 

Well,  to be honest... you would be arrested in Australia and many other countries if you did the same.  Many strict gambling laws are still living in the dark ages.  You either allow gambling or you don't,  it shouldn't matter what your gambling on.   imo

[yeahbutif]

I know it's against the law to gamble...but can anyone see why? Is it because the government not getting a cut of the money.. as I can't see 3 people playing on the beach a problem..

[billyo]

12 hours ago, champers said:

The police likely own it.

According to my niece who pointed it out and it's well constructed and quite big it's the boys in green. The other big one is in Pattaya Klang that's the police apparently.  They aren't something you can hide !

[brianthainess]

I bet they didn't see that coming, happy new year lads.

[brianthainess]

1 minute ago, billyo said:

According to my niece who pointed it out and it's well constructed and quite big it's the boys in green. The other big one is in Pattaya Klang that's the police apparently.  They aren't something you can hide !

Glad to hear your niece has honed her pointing skills. ????