webfact Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Warrants for police over links to online gamblingThe NationBANGKOK: -- Arrest warrants have been issued for three suspects, including two police, in connection with an online gambling organisation allegedly run by an Indian businessman with ties to ousted crime-buster Lt General Pongpat Chayaphan.Pongpat, former commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, and his then deputy Pol Maj-General Kowit Wongrungroj were charged on Saturday for their alleged roles in the gambling operation run by Abubakar bin Sulaiman, National Police spokesman Lt-General Prawut Thawornsiri said yesterday.Pongpat and Kowit are in custody at the Bangkok Remand Prison.The Abubakar operation reaped around Bt100 million from Thai punters through online betting, and police have found that Pongpat and Kowit had benefited from it, he said.The three other suspects were identified as Pol Colonel Worraphoj Pheutphol, Pol Lt-Colonel Songsak Khunsri and Withoon Trakarnphruek.Pongpat reportedly led police in 2009 to arrest an Indian businessman in 2009 accused of involvement in an online gambling organisation with turnover of billions of baht.Pongpat, then commander of the Crime Suppression Division, arrested property developer Karan Singh Thakral at a luxury condominium on Thong Lor Soi 3. Thakral was then charged with hosting Internet football gambling.Pongpat, speaking in a press interview, said Thakral, 39, was part of the online gambling network of Abubakar bin Sulaiman.The network's turnover is alleged to be more than Bt3.2 billion, with police suspecting that the enterprise was also involved in more unspecified illicit businesses.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Warrants-for-police-over-links-to-online-gambling-30250375.html-- The Nation 2014-12-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim walker Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) If this sort of investigations continue it could show up the RTP in a bad light and that would never do old chap this just isn’t cricket these continual investigations to our loyal and trusted Police Edited December 22, 2014 by metisdead Font reset to default forum font: Arial, size 14. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andygunther Posted December 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2014 With the police's poor wages, it is no wonder that most are looking for side incomes ... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siampolee Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 So perhaps the comments concerning legitimacy of on line gambling, trading business activities and digital pikeys were a lot nearer the truth than people realized. The matter it seems reaches into the highest echelon of Thai and it would seem also Indian society here not just the lower levels of the other locally based foreign characters here.. Perhaps those who were extolling the virtues of the digital pikey way of life would be wise to take cover as they would be an easy target for those who seek them. The big money boys have been nicked, so what chance for the small fry?. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygunther Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) It was not long ago they had found several millions homes of two policemen, perhaps it is these two they have arrested now.... Edited December 21, 2014 by andygunther Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Are the two police officers available for arrest rather than just talking about it or have they decided that Cambodia is nice at this time of year ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 With the police's poor wages, it is no wonder that most are looking for side incomes ... They are not lookin for them. They are taking them with threats, favors, and coercion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Does this mean that everyone is going to get their money back? Where's the Indian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JOC Posted December 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2014 Come on guys, the poor Indian was just saving for his wedding, arranged by weddingplanner Prayuth!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 It seems Pongpat is linked to all of Thailand's crime syndicates. The ones getting caught, that is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOC Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Pongpat reportedly led police in 2009 to arrest an Indian businessman in 2009 accused of involvement in an online gambling organisation with turnover of billions of baht.Just lovely!! Thailand finest arrest a criminal running illegal gambling, just to take over the business themselves!! Now with Pongpat out of the way, wonder who is in charge of the gambling today?? A very succesful SET-investor?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JOC Posted December 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2014 It seems Pongpat is linked to all of Thailand's crime syndicates. The ones getting caught, that is. Also known as a purge!! All part of a much bigger picture.................... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 The devil you do the devil you don't , as much as I like freedom of expression gambling has become too easy on the Net, responsible gambling if you can control your actions is a great thing , not everyone is that way inclined , Thai's are regarded as mad gamblers , from what I have seen no more than any other race, however anyone on low wages it is a easy way to increase or decrease your pay packet , the law in Thailand says no gambling , (lotto is a form of gambling sponsored by the state) , however the law must be seen to be upheld and this includes police officers, I sympathise with anyone working in Thailand your wages are such Sh!!t that a little extra if you can get it , is welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Isn't online gambling rigged anyway? Who would want to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fishin2 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 It seems Pongpat is linked to all of Thailand's crime syndicates. The ones getting caught, that is.Also known as a purge!!All part of a much bigger picture.................... The military and junta is purging Thailand of infidels in preparation for D-Day which will happen sooner that later. Dont let the rhetoric fool you. The military and junta are consolidating every part of Thai society in anticipation of such day. Who knows when it will happen or what the day actually is? For sure the Thai citizen does not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loles Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Right. Throw away the garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abitmiffed Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Warrants for police over links to online gambling The Nation BANGKOK: -- Arrest warrants have been issued for three suspects, including two police, in connection with an online gambling organisation allegedly run by an Indian businessman with ties to ousted crime-buster Lt General Pongpat Chayaphan. Pongpat, former commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, and his then deputy Pol Maj-General Kowit Wongrungroj were charged on Saturday for their alleged roles in the gambling operation run by Abubakar bin Sulaiman, National Police spokesman Lt-General Prawut Thawornsiri said yesterday. Pongpat and Kowit are in custody at the Bangkok Remand Prison. The Abubakar operation reaped around Bt100 million from Thai punters through online betting, and police have found that Pongpat and Kowit had benefited from it, he said. The three other suspects were identified as Pol Colonel Worraphoj Pheutphol, Pol Lt-Colonel Songsak Khunsri and Withoon Trakarnphruek. Pongpat reportedly led police in 2009 to arrest an Indian businessman in 2009 accused of involvement in an online gambling organisation with turnover of billions of baht. Pongpat, then commander of the Crime Suppression Division, arrested property developer Karan Singh Thakral at a luxury condominium on Thong Lor Soi 3. Thakral was then charged with hosting Internet football gambling. Pongpat, speaking in a press interview, said Thakral, 39, was part of the online gambling network of Abubakar bin Sulaiman. The network's turnover is alleged to be more than Bt3.2 billion, with police suspecting that the enterprise was also involved in more unspecified illicit businesses. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Warrants-for-police-over-links-to-online-gambling-30250375.html -- The Nation 2014-12-22 So many police arrests but not too many photo shoots and finger pointing....wonder why? Are their pics ever put into thai newspapers? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fishin2 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Right. Throw away the garbage. Wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 It seems Pongpat is linked to all of Thailand's crime syndicates. The ones getting caught, that is. of course he is,now is the ideal time to off load all these pesky corruption cases onto one man, he has been caught for a big one already what harm can it do,......no greater love than to have ones life laid down by his friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Glad to see a long overdue house cleaning. The big rocks are being lifted and the slimy creatures living beneath, are running for cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Best off just arresting the entire police force and letting the good guys go... all three of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Best off just arresting the entire police force and letting the good guys go... all three of them. Stop exaggerating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini81 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 It seems Pongpat is linked to all of Thailand's crime syndicates. The ones getting caught, that is. Selectively. Just read between the lines (international press, local friends). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Isn't online gambling rigged anyway? Who would want to play? Multiple farangs in Thailand gamble on line usually by playing poker in what is known as "grinds" to support their living expenses, they claim to be internet entrepreneurs/business people, typically on tourist or Ed visa's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 It seems Pongpat is linked to all of Thailand's crime syndicates. The ones getting caught, that is. Selectively. Just read between the lines (international press, local friends). Not sure what you mean by "selectively". It's widely reported in the Thai press about his LM related issues. But it's all the criminal issues that seem to be being linked back to Pongpat. It seems that Pongpat pushed the wrong buttons and his whole network is being taken down ... leaving more for the other networks, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOC Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Glad to see a long overdue house cleaning. The big rocks are being lifted and the slimy creatures living beneath, are running for cover. Only problem is that the rocks are being lifted by equally slimy creatures!! The yellow variety!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 With the police's poor wages, it is no wonder that most are looking for side incomes ... Actually, they are paid inline with local salaries. I don't subscribe to this police are underpaid line. The grunts on the street, maybe, but go up and it is decently paid; scams notwithstanding. Try to avoid repeating what you read on this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globalmedia8 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 companies like ladbrokes have had their site fully in thai for the ladt few years, wonder who was being paid for that to stay live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Best off just arresting the entire police force and letting the good guys go... all three of them. Stop exaggerating. Ok, all 4 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Best off just arresting the entire police force and letting the good guys go... all three of them. Stop exaggerating. Ok, all 4 of them. I was actually thinking less ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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