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Police check the dice game found in last night's Phuket gambling raid

Phuket Den Raided, 11 Fined as Chuwit Warns of 'More and More' Phuket Gambling

Thursday, August 16, 2012
PHUKET: Eleven people have been arrested in a gambling den raid on Phuket - and maverick MP Chuvit Kamolvisit says Phuket has ''more and more gambling.''

On his Facebook page he named six other addresses where he claims gambling is taking place on Phuket.

Gambling on Phuket was growing ''worse and worse,'' said the gone-straight former massage parlor proprietor.

The gambling joint raided near Phuket's Kathu council school by Tungthong police about 7.20pm last night was fairly small. Widespread rumor has it there is now at least one large casino in Patong.

The gambling dens named by Khun Chuwit were in Chalong, Kuku (in Phuket City) near the Two Sisters Monument (in Thalang) and near Phuket International Airport, with two more in Phuket Town.

Phuketwan has chosen not to name these places because in the past, Khun Chuwit has named premises on Phuket where police raids have produced no evidence.

At the Kathu gambling den last night, police found punters placing a dice game. All 11 were fined 500 baht.

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If the fine is a measly 500 baht, doesn't this mean the crime is minor?

Also does this mean its a civil law not a criminal law? Under criminal law, you don't just pay fines, you go to prison.

So what is Chuvit's reasoning if the crime is petty, like driving without a seatbelt.

Posted by Tbs on August 16, 2012 10:09

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This sounds so sad. It looks to me that if you own a monopoly game ( with dice ) you are running the risk of being arrested. Let the people have some fun, and build a casino. It would bring in a lot of money to the island too, if managed properly.

Posted by Charles on August 16, 2012 18:17

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I suggest Khun Chuwit might want to invest in a kevlar helmet and a really good bullet proof vest if he goes after the people who allegedly run a casino in patong as they and all the people they bung money to might get just a little bit annoyed with you, but hey keep up the good work. you've got balls mister, I'll give you that.

Posted by Scunner on August 16, 2012 18:21

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" Phuketwan has chosen not to name these places because in the past, Khun Chuwit has named premises on Phuket where police raids have produced no evidence. "

This is because Khun Chuwit always gives advance notice.

Posted by larry on August 16, 2012 20:24

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The last 2 paragraphs say it all really ...

Posted by James on August 16, 2012 21:02

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That one close to the pier in Chalong, in the side area, seems to be closed for some days, too! Since it's is closed, no policemen in that area, any more!

Posted by ??? on August 17, 2012 16:43


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