Russian Gamblers Nabbed in Phuket
Five Russian gamblers were arrested for playing poker during a search at a luxurious villa in the center of Phuket City.
Five Russian gamblers were arrested for playing poker during a search at a luxurious villa in the center of Phuket City.
The police brought 45 gamblers – nine women and 36 men to seek the court’s approval for detention after they had been arrested at an amulet market last night.
Deputy national police chief Pol Lt Gen Panurat Lakboon ordered his subordinates to prevent and suppress gambling seriously especially during the World Cup 2022 Final.
The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) impounded assets worth about 1.2 billion baht from two suspected gambling hosts.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered decisive action to tackle online gambling and block public access to it.
Seventeen Chinese nationals have been arrested in Thailand for allegedly conducting money transactions for online gambling casinos in China.