Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

In a crackdown on illegal gambling, a combined force of local administrators and police officers raided a clandestine Dragon-Tigergambling den in Bang Yai district on the afternoon of 18 June, arresting 54 individuals and seizing substantial evidence.

 

The operation was led by Mr. Kiattisak Tongsiri, Governor of Nonthaburi, along with Pol. Maj. Gen. Kittithanet Thanananthaweesin, Chief of Nonthaburi Provincial Police and senior officers from Bang Yai Police Station. The team also included district officials and members of the Bang Yai Volunteer Defence Corps.

 

At approximately 15.00 the authorities stormed a large, air-conditioned warehouse, approximately one rai in size, located in Soi Kaeo-In, Moo 5, in the Saothonghin subdistrict. The site was surrounded by a corrugated iron fence over three metres high to conceal the operation.

 

Officers scaled the perimeter and entered the building, where they discovered dozens of gamblers engaged in a game of Dragon-Tiger, a fast-paced card game popular in illegal circles. Startled by the raid, many attempted to flee but were quickly apprehended, as all exit points had been secured.

 

A total of 54 suspects were arrested, comprising 15 Thai men, 31 Thai women, and 8 foreign workers, both male and female. Seized at the scene were gambling paraphernalia and 218,340 baht in cash.

 

The governor stated that the raid followed intelligence received around 14.00, regarding ongoing illegal gambling in the area. Following verification, he ordered immediate action. “This raid is in line with the province’s policy to suppress gambling operations, which often lead to economic damage, social problems and debt among citizens,” Mr. Kiattisak explained.

 

Authorities are now reviewing CCTV footage to determine how long the operation had been running and to verify the exact nature and extent of the gambling activities. Initial reports indicate the presence of at least two gambling tables dedicated to Dragon-Tiger.

 

This is not the first such incident in Bang Yai. Officials confirmed that similar operations had been discovered in the area previously, though this particular venue had not yet been linked to a specific duration of operation due to conflicting accounts from those arrested.

 

Mr. Kiattisak warned, “Let this be a clear message to anyone considering opening gambling dens in Nonthaburi. We have informants across every district and will take firm action, especially against organisers and operators.”

 

Pol. Maj. Gen. Kittithanet echoed the sentiment, stating that this was the second raid on an illegal gambling venue in Bang Yai within a single week. He praised the collaboration between police and local administrators, reiterating that such activities defy national police directives and Ministry of Interior policy.

 

He added that if any financial links to the operation’s organisers are discovered, the authorities are prepared to pursue charges under the Anti-Money Laundering Act. “All involved parties will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” he concluded.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-06-19

 

 

 

Look how much you won General' and you get the business for free 🤔

Where do these "gambling" tables and other paraphernalia come from ?

Damn it.

 

Just when I was all set to open my clandestine gambling business in Bang Yai District.