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Thailand police busts gambling ring, nabs 72-year-old operator

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7 years ago

October 29, 2018

Niji Narayan

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The police force in Phuket, Thailand, in association with the soldiers of Royal Thai Army has busted an illegal gambling ring, which led to the arrest of a 72-year-old man, who is known as the manager of the gambling ring.

The forces raided a building located in Division 3 at the rear of the Phuket Villa Kathu housing estate, located on Phra Phuket Kaew Rd. Almost all gamblers fled the scene, leaving only the 72-year-old Somchai “Jeap” Onpanyasin behind, who was physically incapable of running away. Nevertheless, he admitted that he is the “gambling manager.”

The venue offering an illegal card game called “89.”

The police also seized five packs of cards and B8,700 in cash at the scene.

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.