Crime Pattaya Police Raid Luxury Poker Den, Arrest Thais and Foreigners

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Pattaya police conducted a successful raid on a high-end illegal poker venue in the heart of the city, arresting Thais and foreigners and seizing millions in circulation.

 

On 23rd April, Pattaya City Police led by Pol. Col. Enek Srathongyu, alongside senior officers, raided Mind Sports Club on Central Pattaya Road. The operation followed intelligence reports of illegal poker games being held on the premises.

 

The raid unveiled that the club was using a snooker establishment on the ground floor as a front. However, upon reaching the second floor, police discovered a VIP poker room in full swing.

 

The room housed six staff members and 13 gamblers immersed in their games. Of the 19 people arrested, 9 were Thai nationals and 10 were foreigners, including individuals from the Philippines, Cambodia, Malaysia, Russia, Denmark, Myanmar, Singapore, and Canada.

 

 

 

A 65-year-old Singaporean, Mr. Yin Choun Lau, was identified as the organiser.

 

Initial investigations revealed that players were charged 1,800 baht for a seat per session, with each game involving bets ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 (approximately 75,000 to 150,000 baht). The operation had a cash flow exceeding 5 million baht.

 

Mr. Yin Choun Lau faces charges of organising illegal gambling, while the 13 gamblers face charges of participating in illegal gambling. All offenders have been detained and handed over to Pattaya City Police for further legal proceedings.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily News 2025-04-24

 

 

 

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1 hour ago, webfact said:

The operation had a cash flow exceeding 5 million baht.

And that is why the government want casinos.

Nothing to do with tourists.

The naively believe that all illegal gamblers will go kosher.

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5 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. Yin Choun Lau faces charges of organising illegal gambling, while the 13 gamblers face charges of participating in illegal gambling. All offenders have been detained and handed over to Pattaya City Police for further legal proceedings.

One of many establishments operating daily.