Online Gambling Network AM 08 Dismantled in Ranong; 72 Million Baht Annual Turnover Seized

Authorities have dismantled the AM 08 online gambling network based in Ranong, which operated for over two years with an average monthly turnover of 6 million baht, or approximately 72 million baht annually. On May 13, 2025, Police Lieutenant General Surpol Preembut, commander of the Investigation Bureau, ordered Police Major Tossak Panklinput and his investigation team to conduct a search operation targeting online gambling operations in Ranong. The team, equipped with a Ranong Provincial Court warrant (No. 26/2569), raided a residence in Moo 3, Bang Non Subdistrict, Muang District, and arrested Ms. Thipysiwan, 24, a Ranong resident. Investigators seized a computer, a mobile phone, and a router during the operation. Police discovered the AM 08 website had over 36,000 members and had been operating for more than two years, generating average monthly revenues of 6 million baht or 72 million baht annually. The site illegally offered various gambling services including lottery, slots, foreign football betting, baccarat, tiger-dragon, hi-lo, and other games. The investigation revealed the gambling network was based in Muang Ranong District and had changed names multiple times to evade detection while maintaining its original customer base. Previously under different names, the network generated approximately 10 million baht per month before operating as AM 08. Ms. Thipysiwan admitted to working as an administrator handling customer relations for the gambling site for over a year, earning 15,000 baht monthly. She faces charges of operating an illegal online gambling platform and soliciting others to participate in unauthorized electronic gambling.