Thai authorities arrest over 200 in raid on alleged illegal gambling in Bangkok

Interior minister Phumtham Wechayachai is reported to have led the raid.


Thailand.- More than 200 people have been arrested in a raid on an alleged illegal gambling operation in Bangkok. Interior minister Phumtham Wechayachai is reported to have led the raid.

The Bangkok Post reported that the venue was said to be part of a network that had previously been targeted by police. It allegedly operated from 10am until 6am. Officers had monitored the site for roughly a month in response to complaints from residents. They say it housed five gambling rooms, including VIP facilities and a large central hall. Police seized 17 bank passbooks.

Phumtham said daily turnover was THB5m to THB10m. The VIP room alone had THB3m to THB4m turnover each hour, he said. Investigators have identified the owner and tenant of the premises and police are checking whether they are related.


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Interior minister Phumtham Wechayachai is reported to have led the raid. Thailand.- More than 200 people have been arrested in a raid on an alleged illegal gambling operation in Bangkok….


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