Police Bust Online Gambling Ring in Chiang Mai
Police arrested four suspects running an illegal online gambling website that processed 50 million baht in July, with investigators recovering computers, phones, and financial records from a Chiang Mai house.
Police arrested four suspects operating an illegal online gambling website that cycled approximately 50 million baht in July 2026. On July 20, senior officers from Region 5 Police and Chiang Mai Provincial Police ordered an investigation team to conduct a raid in Muang Chiang Mai district, resulting in the arrest of Chaichanai Duangfai, 30; Kiertsak Wongsuwan, 30; Lalita Somrakchai, 20; and Nuenmol Meungjai, 28.
The suspects were charged under the Gambling Act for operating an illegal online gambling website (welikebet.site) offering slots, baccarat, football betting, and lottery games. Investigators recovered one desktop computer, one laptop, one tablet, one iPad, seven mobile phones, four account ledgers, and internet equipment from a house in Muang Chiang Mai.
Digital evidence showed communication via Telegram about managing finances for the gambling network and dividing responsibilities for transferring prize money to customers. All four suspects admitted they worked for someone named "Arm" (surname unknown), using accounts he provided to transfer winnings to gambling site customers. Each earned approximately 15,000 baht per month. All suspects were taken into custody and evidence was seized for legal proceedings.
