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Update: Luxury gambling den busted in Nonthaburi – 49 arrested, owner denied bail

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In the heart of Ngamwongwan, Nonthaburi, a luxury gambling den concealed within a hotel was recently exposed, leading to the capture of 49 individuals, comprising gamblers and employees alike.

This took place on November 30 and was a significant operation spearheaded by Rattanathibet police officers.

Officers immediately began the process of questioning the suspects, subsequently pressing charges against them. Following this, the Nonthaburi provincial court imposed fines ranging from 4,000 baht to 8,000 baht, depending on the severity of the offences. These fines targeted both Chinese gamblers and Thai card dealers involved in the illegal operations.

As the crackdown continued, the police made a significant capture. The owner of the gambling den, identified only as Qi, was apprehended. Qi made no attempts to hide his ownership of the establishment,…

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