Raid Finds Suspicious Sai Mai Block But No 'Topless' Gambling Den

[Lite Beer]

Raid finds suspicious Sai Mai block but no 'topless' gambling den

Supachai Phetchthewee

The Nation on Sunday

Metropolitan Police deputy commander Lt-General Saroj Phromcharoen led a raid yesterday on the site of an alleged gambling den in Bangkok's Sai Mai district that reportedly featured topless hostesses and cashiers to attract punters - only to find an empty four-storey commercial building.

Although police didn't find anything illegal, Saroj said they found it suspicious that more than a dozen security cameras were installed at the site.

Caretaker Nattahpol Kosol-wimonkit, 40, told police a man named Tui, aged in his 30s, had rented the place in December, saying he planned to turn it into an Internet cafe?. The caretaker said he didn't know what had become of Tui, but his lease hadn't expired yet.

Police would summon the landlord and tenants for questioning soon, Saroj said, adding that police also wanted to ask the women who appear topless in photos circulated on the Internet whether the site raided yesterday housed the den where their pictures were taken.

Outspoken MP Chuwit Kamolvisit said earlier that a gambling den featuring topless women was currently operating in the Sai Mai area. Bangkok police chief Pol Lt-General Winai Thongsong ordered an inquiry, which led to the raid.

Winai said the inquiry found that the nude pictures were taken this year but that the den no longer operated. He also said there was no evidence of police being involved, so there was no need to launch a disciplinary probe or transfer the Sai Mai police chief.

A source at the Crime Suppression Division said the den belonged to a man identified as "Chai Sai Mai" and that the pictures were taken during a gambling event held during New Year celebrations. It featured topless women walking round taking photos with customers. The den closed after the holiday period, the source said.

-- The Nation 2012-01-22

[alstaxi]

When will the bib realize we know what is really going on and stop with the ridiculous fairy tales, this is as funny as the last raid they had, 3 day delay to allow the removal of their equipment, all filmed, and then another empty building and the "what casino story".

[Pseudolus]

"Outspoken MP Chuwit Kamolvisit said earlier that a gambling den featuring topless women was currently operating in the Sai Mai area. Bangkok police chief Pol Lt-General Winai Thongsong ordered an inquiry, which led to the raid.

Winai said the inquiry found that the nude pictures were taken this year but that the den no longer operated. He also said there was no evidence of police being involved, so there was no need to launch a disciplinary probe or transfer the Sai Mai police chief."

Missing the part on the end... "said the police chief getting into he knew S-Series Merc which he bought 2 days earlier. For cash,.

[FOODLOVER]

Maybe they put on shirts.

[sparebox2]

Maybe they put on shirts.

No, no shirt. Just a see through bra will make them non-topless.

[Ricardo]

Good for MP-Chuwit, saying what we all know to be true, having previously seen the pictures to prove it !

Now was that 'snake eyes', or just a friendly croupier, check the security-cameras !

[janverbeem]

Metropolitan Police deputy commander Lt-General Saroj Phromcharoen led a raid yesterday on the site of an alleged gambling den in Bangkok's Sai Mai district that reportedly featured topless hostesses and cashiers to attract punters - only to find an empty four-storey commercial building.

10-9-8-7..,everybody hide,who's not gone will be seen 6-5-4 last warning who's not gone wil be seen 3-2-1...we're coming now

[pimay11]

When will the bib realize we know what is really going on and stop with the ridiculous fairy tales, this is as funny as the last raid they had, 3 day delay to allow the removal of their equipment, all filmed, and then another empty building and the "what casino story".

Chalerm and his BIB make Chief Inspector Clouseau look like a genius . You always give suspected criminals three days notice before any raid, or at least that's the MO in Thailand.

[AndyKapp]

What I don't understand is where is the Thai New Media in all this? I have yet to read, hear, or see a news report that isn't just a repetition of the transcript put out by various self interest groups. Why weren't tv crews, newspaper reporters etc out there weeks if not months ago following up on leads, interviewing the people who are at the center of the stories. Police want to interview the topless dealers, why doesn't the news media find them and report instead of waiting around to be spoonfed.

[jaltsc]

Once you take the foam rubber inserts out of the bras, they are all topless

[sparebox2]

Once you take the foam rubber inserts out of the bras, they are all topless

And the only recent they have panties on is to conceal the bit sticking out.

Edited January 22, 2012 by sparebox2

[TerraPosse]

What I don't understand is where is the Thai New Media in all this? I have yet to read, hear, or see a news report that isn't just a repetition of the transcript put out by various self interest groups. Why weren't tv crews, newspaper reporters etc out there weeks if not months ago following up on leads, interviewing the people who are at the center of the stories. Police want to interview the topless dealers, why doesn't the news media find them and report instead of waiting around to be spoonfed.

Life expectancy perhaps?