Lawmaker Questions Why Alleged Gambling Boss Avoids Arrest
A Thai lawmaker questions why an alleged gambling boss nicknamed "Mr. Q" has evaded arrest despite warrants for others in a 40-million-baht bribery case involving a government minister, suggesting either a false complaint or investigative n
At a parliamentary committee meeting on August 6, 2025, Rangsimant Rom, chair of the Law, Justice, and Human Rights Committee, said Deputy National Police Chief Trairongn Phiopharn would provide information on the 40-million-baht bribery case involving Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiyachon Chidchob. Rom raised public suspicion about why "Mr. Q," allegedly overseeing 4,000 gambling websites, has not been summoned or prosecuted despite arrest warrants being issued for everyone else involved in the case.
Rom proposed two theories: either Chaiyachon filed a false complaint against Mr. Q, or there is negligence by officials handling the investigation. He questioned how Mr. Q could live freely in Thailand without a summons, arrest warrant, or any legal action while others face prosecution. Rom suggested the matter would eventually be transferred to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for further investigation.
