Feb 13, 2024
Crackdown on Illicit Cockfighting Gambling Den in Bang Lamung Results in 45 Arrests
Bang Lamung police cracked down on an illegal cockfighting gambling den, leading to the arrest of 45 individuals. The den, nestled in Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, featured four cockfighting arenas and over 50 parked vehicles. The proprietor, Chaiwat Nuanchan, was caught facilitating the cockfighting spectacles and pocketing commissions from bets. While cockfighting is legal in Thailand, gambling is not, prompting the raid on the covert venue. In related news, Thailandās Office of the Attorney General is investigating claims of harassment against two senior prosecutors by police officers connected to major gambling operations.