A beauty queen from Ratchaburi surrendered herself to the authorities after realizing she was breaking the law by promoting gambling websites. Her actions highlight the need for influencers and freelancers to carefully evaluate their work activities.

 

A post by Police Major General Chatpantakarn Klayklueng, Chief of the Technology Crime Suppression Division 1, indicated the beauty queen recognized the illegal nature of her activities and chose to surrender to the police.

 

In an online video, Major General Chatpantakarn discussed the dangers of cybercrime and the role of police in tackling such issues.

"A beauty queen from Ratchaburi has admitted that promoting gambling sites is illegal. We have already shut down tens of thousands of these websites," he said.

 

Under the Thai Gambling Act of 1935, particularly Section 12, heavy penalties are prescribed for anyone found participating in, deceiving, or openly advertising gambling activities. Penalties can range from a three-month to a three-year prison term and fines from 500 to 5,000 baht (USD 14 to USD 140). Major General Chatpantakarn stressed the need to understand the seriousness of these offences.

 

He urged people to report wrongdoings to the cyber police instead of waiting for an arrest.

 

Even though the beauty queen's case serves as a warning, she is not exempt from facing legal consequences. Her decisions might potentially harm her future career, according to KhaoSod.

 

In conclusion, Major General Chatpantakarn issued a broad cautionary message to influencers and freelancers to diligently scrutinize their work, bearing in mind the potential ramifications. "Consider the consequences before accepting any job,” he said.

 

File photo for reference only

 

-- 2024-08-07

 

- Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information.

 

Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Even though the beauty queen's case serves as a warning, she is not exempt from facing legal consequences. Her decisions might potentially harm her future career,

At least she had some backbone to surrender herself.

22 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A beauty queen from Ratchaburi surrendered herself to the authorities after realizing she was breaking the law by promoting gambling websites.

How dumb can you be not to know gambling in Thailand is illigal. Oh look at me I'm beautiful and am an influencer, but as thick as two short planks.

Was she a blonde ?