Chonburi Police Nab 16 Chinese Gamblers in Luxury Home Raid

Matichon•Society•17d ago

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Authorities in Chonburi raided a luxury home, apprehending 16 Chinese nationals involved in an illegal poker gambling den.

•Chonburi police and administrative officials conducted a raid on a luxury residence in Bang Lamung.
•The raid resulted in the arrest of 16 Chinese nationals for operating an illegal poker gambling den.
•Authorities seized cash, gambling chips, tables, and numerous decks of cards as evidence.

Overview

•At 23:46 on May 13, Chonburi Immigration and Police, along with Bang Lamung administrative officials, raided a luxury house.
•The raid successfully apprehended 16 Chinese nationals involved in an illegal poker gambling operation.
•The operation was initiated due to public complaints about frequent Chinese tourist arrivals at the house, raising concerns.
•Previous concerns were heightened by an incident involving Chinese nationals hiding C4 explosives, leading to fears of illicit activities.
•Three gamblers attempted to flee through a second-story window but sustained injuries upon falling to the ground.
•Seized items included approximately 100,000 THB in cash and millions of THB in gambling chips.
•Authorities secured the scene, finding evidence of gambling, food, and drinks.
•The 16 apprehended individuals were transferred to investigators for further legal proceedings.

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Key Entities

Organization

Police and Administrative Officials(ตร.-ฝ่ายปกครอง)

Joint law enforcement and administrative bodies in Chonburi responsible for the raid.

Chonburi Immigration Office(ตม.จว.ชลบุรี)

The provincial immigration office whose personnel participated in the raid.

Nongprue Police Station(สภ.หนองปรือ)

The local police station whose officers participated in the raid.

Tourist Police Division 4, Sub-Division 2, Division 1(ส.ทท.4 กก.2 บก.ทท.1)

A unit within the Tourist Police Division participating in the raid.

Immigration Police Officers(เจ้าหน้าที่ตำรวจตรวจคนเข้าเมือง)

Law enforcement officers from the immigration bureau who participated in the raid and arrests.

Tourist Police(ตำรวจท่องเที่ยว)

Law enforcement officers specialized in dealing with tourists, involved in the operation.

Rescue personnel(เจ้าหน้าที่กู้ภัยฯ)

Emergency responders who provided first aid to injured gamblers.

Place

Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the illegal gambling operation was discovered and raided.

Luxury Home(บ้านหรู)

The location of the illegal poker gambling den discovered in Bang Lamung.

Bang Lamung District(อำเภอบางละมุง)

The administrative district within Chonburi province where the raid took place.

Soi Mab Yai Lia 24(ซอยมาบยายเลีย 24)

The specific soi (alley) where the luxury house used for gambling was located.

Number 243/15(เลข 243/15)

The house number at the location of the illegal gambling den.

Nong Phrue Subdistrict(ต.หนองปรือ)

The subdistrict within Bang Lamung where the raided property is situated.

Person

Pol. Col. Naphasapong Khositsuriyamanee(พ.ต.อ.นภัสพงษ์ โฆษิตสุริยมณี)

Superintendent of Chonburi Immigration Police overseeing the operation.

Pol. Col. Natthapol Phongsookskul(พ.ต.อ.ณัฐพล ผ่องสุขสกุล)

Superintendent of Nongprue Police Station involved in the operation.

Pol. Lt. Col. Prabda Sooksuntharee(พ.ต.ท.ปราบดา สุขสุนทรีย์)

An investigator from Tourist Police Division 4, involved in the operation.

Chinese gamblers(เซียนพนันชาวจีน)

The nationality and activity of the 16 individuals arrested for illegal gambling.

Chinese tourists(นักท่องเที่ยวชาวจีน)

The group whose unusually large presence at the house triggered initial suspicions.