The police arrested a 39-year-old man in Phatthalung for allegedly operating online bullfight gambling through a Line group. In here, he sets betting odds and streamed bullfights. The arrest took place in Khuan Khuan subdistrict, Khao Chaison district.
The charges include organizing and promoting illegal gambling through electronic media, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and engaging in money laundering. Authorities directed the police to investigate illegal bullfight gambling linked to the OA Mittaphap Wua Chon 88 Line group. Officers have seized two iPhones, two bank passbooks, and three notebook computers.
Later, authorities issued an arrest warrant. The police discovered that Kowit had rented the mentioned house. Soon after, they proceeded to inspect and arrest him.
The confiscation of numerous electronic devices and banking documents has further supported the charges of money laundering and illegal gambling operations. The police are now tracing financial transactions linked to the gambling activities to uncover further connections and participants in the illegal scheme.
The Thai Council of State has released the final draft of a bill to legalize entertainment complexes with casinos. Until August 18, the draft will be open to public feedback.
The proposed rules include 30-year casino licenses. In addition to this, the option for a 10-year renewal. Casinos would be part of large entertainment complexes with hotels, convention centers, and amusement parks. Julapun Amornvivat suggested last May that the casino component would be no more than around 5 per cent of the total area of the project.
The draft stipulates that complexes must be located in designated areas and operated by companies registered in Thailand. This is with a minimum paid-up capital amounting to THB10 billion or US$282 million. The prime minister and a regulatory agency led a policy panel that would oversee the industry.
