Crime Over 40 Arrested as Police Raid Gambling Dens in Bangkok

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

More than 40 people have been arrested in two separate police raids on illegal gambling operations in Bangkok’s Bang Bon district, following complaints from local residents.

 

At around 22:00 on 30 July, officers from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) and Bang Khun Thian Police Station raided a townhouse in Soi Kamnan Maen 7, Khlong Bang Phran subdistrict. The operation followed reports of loud noise and suspicions that the property was being used as an illegal casino.

 

Initially unable to enter through the front, police approached the property from the rear and found 28 individuals on the second floor actively playing kao kae (a Thai card game). Officers immediately identified themselves and placed all suspects under arrest.

 

Among the 28 gamblers were 4 men and 24 women. Seized items included:

 

• 18 card push sticks

• 2 decks of playing cards

• Cash totalling 19,940 baht

• 2 plastic money baskets and 1 money container

• 20 money clips

 

All suspects were taken to Bang Khun Thian Police Station for legal processing.

 

Ms Duangpee, aged 55, was charged with organising illegal gambling for financial gain. The remaining 27 individuals were charged with participating in unlawful gambling.

In a separate operation at 01:00 on 31 July, Deputy Superintendent Pol. Lt. Col. Kittipat Kaewsang-ang and investigators from Bang Khun Thian Police raided a makeshift shelter at the Morakot Intersection, off Soi Ekachai 46, after receiving a tip-off about illegal hi-lo (dice) gambling.

 

Fourteen people were caught in the act, 12 men and 2 women. Officers confiscated one dice set, three dice, a betting score sheet and cash.

 

All suspects and evidence were taken to Bang Khun Thian Police Station, where they were charged with engaging in illegal gambling (hi-lo) for financial gain.

 

Authorities have reiterated their commitment to cracking down on underground gambling operations, which they say continue to disrupt communities and contribute to wider criminal networks.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-08-02