webfact Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Phuket lottery vendors nabbed for overcharging Darawan Naknakhon Officers at Phuket Provincial Police Station put on display lottery tickets seized from vendors charged with overcharging. Photo: Darawan Nakanakhon PHUKET: -- Police have arrested 17 lottery-ticket vendors in Phuket for selling overpriced tickets to the public. The arrests came after complaints were filed against the vendors, Phuket Provincial Police Chief Inspector Col Akanit Danpitaksan announced at a police press conference yesterday (Nov 14). “According to the complaints, overpriced tickets were being sold at 21 locations across the island and we were told that some vendors sold popular numbers for as much as B100 apiece,” Col Akkanit explained. The government-mandated price is B80 per ticket. “Our undercover officers went to these locations bought tickets from vendors, and we found these 17 vendors selling overpriced tickets,” he said. Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-lottery-vendors-nabbed-for-overcharging-59859.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2016-11-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 The copper on the right of the picture appears to be looking for his favourite/lucky number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pieeyed Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I have noticed many vendors in the Sattahip area over charging for lottery tickets. I hope they get busted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Police priorities in Thailand never cease to amaze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 35 minutes ago, madmitch said: Police priorities in Thailand never cease to amaze. Being over charged for their lucky number is likely to stir up the citizenry more than a brutal murder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremiumLane Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 tough day for the cops busting this high profile international crime gang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 if the generals .44 cant solve this on going problem what can it solve? maybe a .50 smith and western wold be more effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 1 hour ago, madmitch said: Police priorities in Thailand never cease to amaze. Yes, the police should only enforce 50 % of the laws ! Right ! The extra 20 baht, is used by gangs to buy drugs, which are sold to your kids ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, bark said: Yes, the police should only enforce 50 % of the laws ! Right ! The extra 20 baht, is used by gangs to buy drugs, which are sold to your kids ! Never thought of going to the lottery salesman for my next fix. Thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, madmitch said: Never thought of going to the lottery salesman for my next fix. Thanks for the advice. 8 Ball for 20 baht is a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 But Prayuth already fixed this. Might be another section 44 magic wand coming if the batteries have any charge left from the over abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Sad to say this happens all over. Sellers will say for 4 tickets same numbers is 400bht beacuse they are all together or some tickets 90 bht beacuse there lucky numbers!!!. I buy all for 80bht no more if they try tell you otherwise just say no thank you and walk away. They do this to thai and farang alike. I don'targue no reason not want trouble just walk away.buy elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdgbb Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 12 hours ago, madmitch said: Police priorities in Thailand never cease to amaze. What never ceases to amaze me is that some posters never cease to make comment like this. It wasn't a priority, it was just another alleged offence that was reported to them. While this is being investigated every other case in Thailand doesn't get put on hold, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdgbb Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) 12 hours ago, PremiumLane said: tough day for the cops busting this high profile international crime gang So where do you draw the line that separates crimes that shouldn't be investigated from crimes that should be? Edited November 15, 2016 by gdgbb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokningar Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 At least the Police is ready for heavy action. Picture was taken outside the WAR ROOM, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremiumLane Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 7 hours ago, gdgbb said: So where do you draw the line that separates crimes that shouldn't be investigated from crimes that should be? I guess that went over your head then... so let's see, crimes by the rich - not usually investigated, crimes by the poor - lock em' up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bull Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 9 hours ago, gdgbb said: So where do you draw the line that separates crimes that shouldn't be investigated from crimes that should be? At least draw the line somewhere above 20฿ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joskeshake Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I hope they come check in front of Friendship,Pattaya tai also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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