Bangkok Police Block All Entrances To Gambling Dens

[webfact]

Police block all entrances to gambling dens

By THE NATION

Complying with the government's anti-vice policy, police yesterday blocked all entrances to gambling dens in Bangkok's Tao Poon area.

The names and licence-plate numbers of all visitors were recorded and they were pressured not to return to these dens, Pol Colonel Jaroen Srisasalak, chief of yesterday's operation, said.

Up to 100 police officers, split into several teams, stood blocking the six entrances to the community complex, which is known to house many gambling dens.

Police said they did not have any warrants to conduct searches in the area as no gambling related activities had been reported recently. Also, they could not enter the premises because they were privately-owned properties.

However, police officers did search areas near the entrances to the community complex as authorised by warrants they had. The complex is surrounded by barbed wire, and it is believed that the residents were well compensated for acting as lookouts.

Jaroen said entrances to the complex would continue being blocked until clients stopped visiting or den owners felt the pressure and opened new dens elsewhere. Police guards and surveillance will be maintained round the clock, he added.

Meanwhile, two new casinos will soon be opening across the Thai-Cambodia border - one in the Sa Ngam Pass across from Si Sa Ket province's Phu Sing district on the Thai side, and the other in the border town of Anlong Veng in Cambodia.

Hatthachai Phengjaem, head of local tourism groups, said the casino in Anlong Veng would be privately-owned and permitted to operate under a government concession. The Bt1-billion complex would also include entertainment venues.

Chairman of the Si Sa Ket chamber of commerce, Siriphong Angkhasakulkiat, said the government had been asked for funds to expand the province's tourism facilities.

-- The Nation 2011-09-15

[Siripon]

I wonder if Chuwit has received any early New Year gifts from:

a. Chalerm for giving him a reason to dismiss Wichian.

b. The Thai owners of the casinos in Cambodia, perhaps including Mr Wattana, for increasing their revenue as the Bangkok gamblers hop across the border to Poipet.

[Thaddeus]

Meanwhile, two new casinos will soon be opening across the Thai-Cambodia border - one in the Sa Ngam Pass across from Si Sa Ket province's Phu Sing district on the Thai side

Went past that construction a couple of weeks ago, saying soon is pushing it a little.

[bushwacker]

"Jaroen said entrances to the complex would continue being blocked until clients stopped visiting or den owners felt the pressure and opened new dens elsewhere. Police guards and surveillance will be maintained round the clock..."

A well thought out plan which will surely be effective ....

[jumbo]

'Blocked all entrances and pressured not to return"

So they didn't actually close them and burn the inventory...

Edited September 15, 2011 by jumbo

[ginjag]

'Blocked all entrances and pressured not to return"

So they didn't actually close them and burn the inventory...

So the police don't have powers to obtain a warrant to bust the premises ??? as it's illegal to gamble and it is privately owned??? Warning customers not to return to gamble ???? all entrances guarded 555555555555 Ha Ha.

Why not bust the place and arrest the customers???? or were some customers,sort of special. DONT buy this bull sh33t.

[uptheos]

It's about time some of these antiquated law are rescinded (you know what they are), and Thailand made an attempt to at least get into the latter half of the 20th century (yes 20th century)!

They're certainly not ready for the 21st yet.

[Dag]

A sit in.....

[Heng]

Chat Taopoon vs. Sia 'Wit' is a lopsided heavy weight vs. middle weight bout.

[Guest]

That Taopoon casino has been operating for at least 20 years.

[mijan24]

That Taopoon casino has been operating for at least 20 years.

Can you believe a person in his position would be so bare faced as to say this:

Jaroen said entrances to the complex would continue being blocked until clients stopped visiting or den owners felt the pressure and opened new dens elsewhere. Police guards and surveillance will be maintained round the clock, he added.

[Thai at Heart]

Classic non-attempt at solving the problem.

[StateSix]

'Blocked all entrances and pressured not to return"

So they didn't actually close them and burn the inventory...

So the police don't have powers to obtain a warrant to bust the premises ??? as it's illegal to gamble and it is privately owned??? Warning customers not to return to gamble ???? all entrances guarded 555555555555 Ha Ha.

Why not bust the place and arrest the customers???? or were some customers,sort of special. DONT buy this bull sh33t.

Maybe they didn't have sufficient actual evidence to get a warrant from the court. Simply 'knowing' that there is gambling isn't enough.

[ginjag]

'Blocked all entrances and pressured not to return"

So they didn't actually close them and burn the inventory...

So the police don't have powers to obtain a warrant to bust the premises ??? as it's illegal to gamble and it is privately owned??? Warning customers not to return to gamble ???? all entrances guarded 555555555555 Ha Ha.

Why not bust the place and arrest the customers???? or were some customers,sort of special. DONT buy this bull sh33t.

Maybe they didn't have sufficient actual evidence to get a warrant from the court. Simply 'knowing' that there is gambling isn't enough.

Over the last 2 decades-and no evidence, you mean cover up. do you really believe that--tut tut

[farang000999]

Hilarious! Instead of confiscating property and making arrests, the police will be sitting outside making sure nobody goes in until this whole thing dies down. Thai politics is like a Monty Python skit.

[ginjag]

Hilarious! Instead of confiscating property and making arrests, the police will be sitting outside making sure nobody goes in until this whole thing dies down. Thai politics is like a Monty Python skit.

You see here it's against the law to act as a customer to get access --and plain clothed police here is not on.

[Misterwhisper]

"...stood blocking the six entrances to the community complex, which is known to house many gambling dens."

Hold it! Didn't a certain police commissioner only insist a few weeks ago there were NO gambling dens whatsoever in Bangkok? Has the man been held accountable for his statement?

"Also, they could not enter the premises because they were privately-owned properties."

Owned by who? Now, that shouldn't be all too difficult to find out, would it?

"...the complex would continue being blocked until clients stopped visiting or den owners felt the pressure and opened new dens elsewhere."

Wonderful strategy!

[webfact]

Police Fail to Search Suspected Gambling Dens in Bangkok

Police failed to carry out a search of suspected gambling dens in Bangkok, since the path leading to the suspected houses, which is privately owned, was not included in the search warrant held by the authorities.

Deputy Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 2 Police Colonel Chaoren Sreesasaluck led police officers from Taopoon police station, crowd control police officers, and border patrol police to conduct a search at two homes on Techawanit Road in Taopoon area of Bangkok.

Police believe the two homes belonging to Narong Peungwan have been used as gambling dens.

However, the raid operation could not be carried out since the path leading to the suspected houses, which is privately owned, was not included in the search warrant held by the authorities.

The search warrant issued by a court authorized police to search the houses only.

A number of police have been deployed to prevent people from entering and leaving the houses around the clock.

Earlier, police requested a warrant to search a parking area in the community, but the request was rejected by the court due to concerns over public privacy.

-- Tan Network 2011-09-15

[ginjag]

Police Fail to Search Suspected Gambling Dens in Bangkok

Police failed to carry out a search of suspected gambling dens in Bangkok, since the path leading to the suspected houses, which is privately owned, was not included in the search warrant held by the authorities.

Deputy Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 2 Police Colonel Chaoren Sreesasaluck led police officers from Taopoon police station, crowd control police officers, and border patrol police to conduct a search at two homes on Techawanit Road in Taopoon area of Bangkok.

Police believe the two homes belonging to Narong Peungwan have been used as gambling dens.

However, the raid operation could not be carried out since the path leading to the suspected houses, which is privately owned, was not included in the search warrant held by the authorities.

The search warrant issued by a court authorized police to search the houses only.

A number of police have been deployed to prevent people from entering and leaving the houses around the clock.

Earlier, police requested a warrant to search a parking area in the community, but the request was rejected by the court due to concerns over public privacy.

-- Tan Network 2011-09-15

I just wonder why the homework wasn't done???

[siampolee]

Dey wenta thata way Somchai.

[IAMSOBAD]

2 words: KEYSTONE COPS

One drunk farang on a bender is smarter than ALL BIB put together to solve a problem.

Corruption continues!!!!!

[moe666]

At least they respect the limits of the search warrant unlike the US they look for reason not to even get one and then violate the one they do get. Then they serve it on the wrong house because they get the wrong address or just go to the wrong house.

[NanLaew]

Due to the uncertain situation regards illegal gambling and police protection, I have closed both of my casino's until the situation becomes more clear. My patrons are disappointed but understand and appreciate the realities of this.

I can only hope that some posting here can understand and appreciate this as well.

[jimbeam1]

It is hoped that the police will soon be able to return to their, extortion of ordinary folk.

I really can not understand why some people mock Thailand??

jb1

[Misterwhisper]

Due to the uncertain situation regards illegal gambling and police protection, I have closed both of my casino's until the situation becomes more clear. My patrons are disappointed but understand and appreciate the realities of this.

I can only hope that some posting here can understand and appreciate this as well.

:cheesy:

How about "relocating"? I might be able to give you the contacts of a few moving companies that engage in nothing else but assisting casino owners in relocating their establishments from Tao Poon to other districts in Bangkok that are still safe - and there are many.

[anon467367354]

so I guess they called a judge and got a search warrant, or is private property off limits to the police?

[scotbeve]

'Blocked all entrances and pressured not to return"

So they didn't actually close them and burn the inventory...

Why burn the evidence when they can sell it to Cambodia??

[jimbeam1]

I think Elliot Ness and his men. Just used to go in and smash the places up with sledge hammers and pick axes. Before the US government got their act together and realised that they were losing a fortune in revenue.

I suppose though if gambling was made lagal in Thailand, to many people would lose their nice little earner

jb1

[Arkady]

Thailand's armed comedy team continues to have 'em rolling in the aisles.

[IAMSOBAD]

Wasnt Thaksin going to open casinos in Cambodia last year?

Maybe he wants Bangkok shut down so when little sis gets him allowed back he can become the Steve Wynn of Thailand.

Makes money and controls the minds of Thais just like always.