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BANGKOK, 26 March 2013 (NNT) - The police commander-in-chief has announced a moral crusade against gambling and other "vices".

Police Commander-in-Chief Pol. Gen. Adul Sangsingkaew said that he had ordered senior police officers across the country to crack down on

gambling dens and places of other "vices".

He said that if police in any area failed to comply with the order, senior police officers responsible for the area would be removed from

office.

The police chief's statement came one day after four senior Metropolitan police officers were removed from their posts following a crackdown on

gambling dens in areas under their responsibility.

Gambling is illegal in Buddhist-dominated Thailand. But underground gambling dens are known to be pervasive, and several high-ranking

government officials--as well as some political heavyweights-- own casinos at the borders with Cambodia and Myanmar.

What about the horse raes? Arent they legit and have gambling?

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A moral crackdown in Thailand. How many people will there be left outside prison

I was not “educated” in Thailand. Maybe that’s why this news leaves me with some stupid questions:

  • I wonder if he would go that far to take away the underground lottery and football betting from,- guess who?
  • What would a top cop have in mind if he talks about crack down on other vices? Are there any his colleagues are not involved in?
  • And what the heck is this bull of removing cops from office with full salary?
  • Why not deport all the crooks to Dubai and build a high fence around it?

As I said, maybe I’m too stupid…

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BANGKOK, 26 March 2013 (NNT) - The police commander-in-chief has announced a moral crusade against gambling and other "vices".

Police Commander-in-Chief Pol. Gen. Adul Sangsingkaew said that he had ordered senior police officers across the country to crack down on

gambling dens and places of other "vices".

He said that if police in any area failed to comply with the order, senior police officers responsible for the area would be removed from

office.

The police chief's statement came one day after four senior Metropolitan police officers were removed from their posts following a crackdown on

gambling dens in areas under their responsibility.

Gambling is illegal in Buddhist-dominated Thailand. But underground gambling dens are known to be pervasive, and several high-ranking

government officials--as well as some political heavyweights-- own casinos at the borders with Cambodia and Myanmar.

What about the horse raes? Arent they legit and have gambling?

Yes there is horse racing commonly know as "The Sport of Kings" and betting is legal.

King Rama V setup the 1st track in 1897 and are generally reserved for the High Society.

We should leave it at that.

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BANGKOK, 26 March 2013 (NNT) - The police commander-in-chief has announced a moral crusade against gambling and other "vices".

Police Commander-in-Chief Pol. Gen. Adul Sangsingkaew said that he had ordered senior police officers across the country to crack down on

gambling dens and places of other "vices".

He said that if police in any area failed to comply with the order, senior police officers responsible for the area would be removed from

office.

The police chief's statement came one day after four senior Metropolitan police officers were removed from their posts following a crackdown on

gambling dens in areas under their responsibility.

Gambling is illegal in Buddhist-dominated Thailand. But underground gambling dens are known to be pervasive, and several high-ranking

government officials--as well as some political heavyweights-- own casinos at the borders with Cambodia and Myanmar.

What about the horse raes? Arent they legit and have gambling?

Yes there is horse racing commonly know as "The Sport of Kings" and betting is legal.

King Rama V setup the 1st track in 1897 and are generally reserved for the High Society.

We should leave it at that.

Horse racing is not reserved for "the High Society". I've been.

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Dear Commander in Chief. Ask your self a simple question as to what is the bigger issue - gambling or corruption? I hope this helps to clear a path as to the decisions you make... rolleyes.gif

Black on gambling , red on corruption, place your bets please
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I wonder if this will include the 24/7 hi-low game next door to me that the local police come to play weekly?

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You are right, they play everywhere in Isaan. The Man in Brown, get their share and even play also.

I went once,

some years ago, to the Udon Thani Province Police Head Office and complained about a Policeman who costed me a lot money,

as he drove around with my GF in my absence and played High Bets at "High Low" dice Games.

That, that also developed in an affair, even from future and marriage was spoken, was a second problem.whistling.gif

Outcome in the Police Head Quarters, not much, whistle blowers, special Falang ones are not liked!

The Lady Officer at the Office, was very friendly,

she meant the General would be interested for sure, she had also an Ex Falang BF who cheated on her

and left her for a younger Pattaya Bar girl.

But she was wrong, the Big Boss not even wanted to meet me.

I shall complain at the Local Amphoe. wink.png , there was "my Policeman" attached. rolleyes.gif

A bit tricky, confusing situation all together.

"My Officer", had an older Thai GF, who was married to a Swiss, lived for years in the Swiss house, (the Swiss son said Papa to him)

and drove with the Swiss financed car and Motorbike.

No wonder, the women, his Falang Mia GF and my GF got also in more than one argument. tongue.png

When I found all out, he had dumped my GF already! The money ran dry?

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Delicious.a few month ago I watched comedy shows for my amusement- now:I read about Thai government statements... It can't be better.

It would would be fun to have something like 'Yes, Real Prime Minister' but the workings of Thai government are beyond a joke. smile.png

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\Throughout history there has been gambling and it is acceptable if it is under control. The old saying (even by bookmakers)"never bet more than you can afford to lose"is true. If gambling is banned completely it will go undergound and the mafia will take over.

Some gambling in thailand is legal:Thai horse racing at the course and all the lotteries tickets that seem to be sold in abundance every where you go.

But,of course,the bookmakers and casinos make massive profits in the long run. Even if you are winning consistently they still love you because they know eventualy they will turn the tables and take you to the cleaners.

Its a matter of freedom of choice and self disciplin which is difficult to find in Thailand.

Gambling ,like prostitution, has always been around and always will be.

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Police Commander-in-Chief Pol. Gen. Adul Sangsingkaew said that he had ordered senior police officers across the country to crack down ongambling dens and places of other "vices".

He added that gambling dens with imported European cars with a value of more than THB 5 million each parked outside were exempt from the crackdown. smile.png

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Perhaps if the police chief wishes to embark on a moral crusade, he could start by cleaning up his own forces...... Sort of a " Cast the mote from thy own eye first" concept. Regarding this casino crusade, since the police are heavily involved in the casino business, his chances of success are small...

But no problem, this is just smoke and noise which will go away in a month... Until the next casino is discovered.....

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\Throughout history there has been gambling and it is acceptable if it is under control. The old saying (even by bookmakers)"never bet more than you can afford to lose"is true. If gambling is banned completely it will go undergound and the mafia will take over.

Some gambling in thailand is legal:Thai horse racing at the course and all the lotteries tickets that seem to be sold in abundance every where you go.

But,of course,the bookmakers and casinos make massive profits in the long run. Even if you are winning consistently they still love you because they know eventualy they will turn the tables and take you to the cleaners.

Its a matter of freedom of choice and self disciplin which is difficult to find in Thailand.

Gambling ,like prostitution, has always been around and always will be.

People only gamble on the horses here when they know it is fixed.

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