Gambling Money Trail: Local politician tied to alleged laundering

Gambling Money Trail: Local politician tied to alleged laundering scheme via “religious” fundraising

Thai investigators have zeroed in on a network linked to online gambling sites, accusing it of moving money through assets and temple-linked activity to make proceeds look legitimate. One strand reportedly connects to the site huaysodplus.com, with multiple named beneficiaries, including a local politician and other figures. Police believe the group used personal bank accounts to receive funds, then spread money into property, luxury vehicles, restaurants, and other ventures. Another alleged tactic involved arranging high-value “sacred object” projects and big charity-style temple events where the numbers could be manipulated. The alleged beneficiaries of this site include 44 year old Thanawut Saengkhaenphet, a kindergarten director, 64 year old Supachok Palakrai, a former police officer, and 31 year old politician Pathompong ‘Priew’ Phuthaongern.