Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

 

A recent police crackdown on Jomtien Beach has resulted in the arrest of four tourists caught red-handed gambling via a mobile app, leading local authorities to consider penalties for a beach chair operator linked to the activity.

 

This incident unfolded at around 10:30 am on March 24th, when Pattaya police, during a routine patrol, encountered a group of tourists causing a commotion. Their loud cheers drew the attention of the municipal officers, who soon discovered over ten individuals involved in gambling on their mobile phones right there on the beach.

 

As police approached, an initial panic set in amongst the gamblers, with many attempting a hasty escape. However, law enforcement quickly apprehended four of the tourists, while others managed to evade capture. The identities and nationalities of the detained individuals remain undisclosed by the authorities.

 

Currently in police custody, the arrested tourists are likely facing charges related to illegal gambling. Police have confirmed their use of a mobile app, detailing how it facilitated their betting activities directly from the comfort of beach chairs rented from a local operator.

 

The beach chair service operator, reportedly not present during the gambling incident, may still face consequences. Local officials have expressed intentions to investigate the matter thoroughly. If found negligent, the operator risks having their business licence suspended for up to 15 days.

 

 

 

This event has reignited concerns over illegal activities tarnishing Pattaya's image as a beloved tourist hub. With the rising trend of online gambling, city officials have underscored their commitment to curbing such practices. The authorities have issued a stern warning that activities harming the city's reputation and legal standing will not be tolerated.

 

Pattaya, renowned for its scenic beaches and vibrant nightlife, faces ongoing challenges with illegal gambling, especially amid increasing digital methods that make such transgressions easier to commit. The recent crackdown signals a clear message from local law enforcement: illegal gambling, regardless of the medium, has no place on Pattaya's shores.

 

In response to this incident, the city plans to bolster enforcement efforts, ensuring that tourists and locals can enjoy Pattaya's beautiful beaches without the encumbrance of illicit activities. Local businesses, particularly those renting beach amenities, are also urged to stay vigilant and report suspicious behaviour, further safeguarding Pattaya's welcoming atmosphere for all its visitors, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-25

 

 

Mainland Chinese?

Good job Thai police, loud obnoxious people on the beach should be arrested.

1 minute ago, Cameroni said:

Good job Thai police, loud obnoxious people on the beach should be arrested.

I gamble on the horses a few times a week but I always use a VPN.

1 minute ago, Mason45 said:

I gamble on the horses a few times a week but I always use a VPN.

 

Nothing wrong with that, as I am sure you don't whoop and holler on the beach.

 

I gamble professionally. But not on the beach.

Maybe gambling on how long it would take for the police to notice them and four of them realised they had won

36 minutes ago, webfact said:

Currently in police custody, the arrested tourists are likely facing charges related to illegal gambling. Police have confirmed their use of a mobile app, detailing how it facilitated their betting activities directly from the comfort of beach chairs rented from a local operator.

"Police have confirmed"
Nope, kids, justice doesn't work zis way. 
btw XXI century, not dark ages of *******. 

40 minutes ago, Mason45 said:

I gamble on the horses a few times a week but I always use a VPN.

Betting on horse races is one of the few legal forms of gambling in Thailand ..

1 hour ago, webfact said:

This event has reignited concerns over illegal activities tarnishing Pattaya's image as a beloved tourist hub.

 

Boy is this person out of touch with reality ..........................LOL 🙄😂😎👀

Soft power to attrack tourists... Beat them, fine them, harass them, and tell them how bad they are for Thailand, except if they give you money...and find all kind of ways to get money form the tourists

Meanwhile, around the corner, the shxt was being kicked out of a German by a gang of thugs, and another guy was being robbed and then beaten at a beer bar....police were too busy arresting others doing something the country wants to legalize anyhow!

18 hours ago, Mason45 said:

I gamble on the horses a few times a week but I always use a VPN.

good ,     I'll pass that onto the police 

19 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

 

Boy is this person out of touch with reality ..........................LOL 🙄😂😎👀

They seem to slip this one in at every given opportunity

FFS ! Yet they have a lottery (gambling) and they want to build casino’’  (gambling) think they need to re introduce that famous advertisement 

“ Amazing Thailand “

Bob gambles in Pattaya every day. Ordering a coffee at this favorite restaurant is like playing Russian roulette. 

'Tarnishing Pattaya's image as a beloved tourist hub' says the report. In that context there are far worse things going on in Pattaya tarnishing it's image than 'phone gambling. Just for openers how about brutal attacks on foreigners, freelancers on every street corner, and theft ?

Every day they are adding reason Not to come to Thailand. I have faith in them that they will achieve this goal.