63 Gamblers and Operators Detained and Remanded in Custody; Samut Prakan Governor Orders Clarification from Responsible Officers Over Underground Casino Raid

A total of 63 gambling operators and players were detained and are pending court remand following a raid by the special operations unit of the Department of Local Administration. The operation, code-named 'Closing the River Mouth Game,' was conducted at a hotel in Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan Province on the night of May 21. Officers seized substantial amounts of cash, gambling chips, and equipment, and discovered daily financial turnover within the illegal gambling operation reaching approximately 43 million baht. The casino also operated live-streaming services, allowing online members to place bets in real-time on games they could not physically attend, with winnings credited directly to their accounts.

As of May 22, 2569, all 63 suspects were taken into formal custody for legal proceedings. Among them, nine were identified as Myanmar nationals, though no Chinese nationals were found participating. After overnight interrogations conducted by police at Phra Samut Chedi Station, all suspects were brought to the station this morning for formal charge notification. The investigation is ongoing, with all 63 expected to be remanded to the District Court this afternoon for further legal processing.

Regarding the potential responsibility of local police officers, Police Colonel Phumin Singhsuit, commander of Samut Prakan Provincial Police, has ordered the area police station to urgently submit a clarification report to Provincial Police Command. Upon reviewing these reports, authorities will conduct a fact-finding investigation to determine whether the 'Big Five' officers of Phra Samut Chedi Police Station face disciplinary action or potential dismissal.