Two gambling dens busted in Bangkok, 104 arrests
Authorities raided two illegal gambling dens in Bangkok, arresting 104 people and seizing equipment and cash.Summary
On Saturday night, the Department of Provincial Administration conducted synchronized raids on two gambling dens in Bangkok, resulting in the arrest of 104 individuals. The first raid targeted a luxury development on Hathairat Road in Khlong Sam Wa district, where 63 gamblers were detained. Authorities seized hi-lo dice gambling equipment, card tables, fish-shooting machines, and over 300,000 baht in cash. The second raid occurred at a former petrol station in Soi Seri Thai 9, Bueng Kum district, where 41 gamblers were arrested, and about 50,000 baht in cash was confiscated. The operations were well-organized, with air-conditioned rooms and various gambling facilities. Officials believe these raids will send a warning to other illegal gambling venues across the capital.
(Source：Bangkok Post)