Pattaya police and immigration officers rescued a 32-year-old Chinese national today after he was allegedly abducted and held captive in a pickup truck by his fellow Chinese gambler, following a high-stakes football betting loss.

The incident occurred at 3 AM today, June 27th, in front of a Chinese restaurant on Pattaya Second Road. Authorities rescued a Chinese victim, identified only as Mr. Fu, who was reportedly held captive in a white pickup truck in front of the unidentified restaurant.

 

According to Mr. Fu’s statement to the police, he met with the suspect, Mr. Tian, his Chinese gambling friend, and Mr. Pichet, his Thai friend, around 8 PM yesterday to negotiate a football betting debt.

Mr. Fu explained that he had invited customers to gamble on football matches with Mr. Tian, who acted as the bookmaker. However, Mr. Fu’s clients lost 24,000 yuan or over 120,000 Thai baht in bets and then fled. Mr. Tian then demanded that Mr. Fu pay the debt himself.

 

By Aim Tanakorn

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-06-28

 

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Bring on the casinos! What could go wrong? 

7 minutes ago, The Honest Farang said:

Bring on the casinos! What could go wrong? 

Thailand and casinos... the worst combo ever.

F me?

 

FU !!

 

 

Edited June 28, 20242 yr by ignore it
I F'd up.