snoop1130 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 An investigation has been launched into claims that government officials in Pattaya accepted 2 million baht in bribes in return for allowing an illegal gambling den to operate. The pop-up casino was uncovered during a raid at the Asia Pattaya Hotel in the early hours of Monday morning, in which 93 foreign and Thai nationals arrested. If the organiser did pay 2 million to avoid arrest, it was not money well spent. According to a Nation Thailand report, most of those arrested during the raid in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri are Indian nationals. Officers also confiscated gambling tables and chips, playing cards, smartphones, and CCTV cameras. At the time of the raid, the suspects were found to be playing cards and other games in a room at the hotel. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/pattaya-officials-accused-of-accepting-bribes-to-dodge-raid/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-05-03 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SAFETY FIRST Posted May 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2023 10 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: government officials in Pattaya accepted 2 million baht in bribes in return for allowing an illegal gambling den to operate This is the problem with corruption, there's always someone higher up to bring you down 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 28 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: the suspects were found to be playing cards and other games in a room at the hotel. was it freeze don't move everyone on the ground hands in the air full on swat pounding the door sort of raid.....i hear those card players are a nasty bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jaideedave Posted May 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2023 After 20 years in LOS I don't believe a word of that rubbish. Are they implying a gov't official would accept a gratuity to allow illegal gambling? Someone is spreading rumors surely. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted May 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2023 well who would have ever thunk that !! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Screaming Posted May 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2023 Thailand is the land of corruption, ingrained into the DNA of Thai people. Corruption encompasses every level of Thai society. The Thais are born with a corruption gene passed on from generation after generation. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andycoops Posted May 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2023 Clearly a misunderstanding here, no doubt some additional baht will resolve the problem satisfactorily... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2023 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: An investigation has been launched into claims that government officials in Pattaya accepted 2 million baht in bribes in return for allowing an illegal gambling den to operate. I shudder at the thought.. bent officials? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 It would be even more surprising if no government or police officials were involved ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Thats the problem it was only 2 million 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Incredible! They'll be saying those golf ball finders can detect bombs next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Whatever next, they'll be saying bars pay police a monthly payment, and take bribes from motorists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 16 hours ago, jaideedave said: After 20 years in LOS I don't believe a word of that rubbish. Are they implying a gov't official would accept a gratuity to allow illegal gambling? Someone is spreading rumors surely. It's just a misunderstanding. They understood they could get away with it, and they couldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regyai Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Quelle surprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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