Police Bust Online Muay Thai Betting Ring Linked to Celebrity Figure
Police dismantled a major online muay thai betting ring in Bangkok on July 13, arresting six suspects and seizing assets worth 6.3 million baht after uncovering approximately 1 billion baht in annual money circulation through the illegal ne
At 11:30 a.m. on July 13, 2025, the Technology Crime Investigation Bureau announced the dismantling of an online muay thai betting network. Police arrested 6 suspects, seized 245 mobile phones, and confiscated assets valued at over 6.3 million baht.
The operation involved coordinated raids at six locations in Bangkok, including four residences on Nawamintr Road Soi 24 and two on Nawamintr Road Soi 42 in Bangkumthong District.
According to police, the network was run with a clear division of labor. It used a Facebook account under the name "Muay Hoo Neung Chai Wattana" to recruit members, collecting daily and monthly fees. Members placed online bets on muay thai matches through a LINE application called "Muay Pak Yok Variety." The network operator used multiple bank accounts to receive, hold, and circulate funds.
Financial tracking from September 10, 2024 to October 28, 2024 revealed money circulation of approximately 100 million baht per month, or roughly 1 billion baht annually. Some individuals within the network received suspicious transfers exceeding 80 million baht with no documentation supporting legitimate business activity.
The six arrested suspects include: Chai Wattana (name withheld), 34, who built credibility through social media and recruited members; Ms. Piyamal (name withheld), 33, who managed finances; Watchrapol (name withheld), 22; Veersak (name withheld), 27; Phakpol (name withheld), 23; and Chitrakorn (name withheld), 44, who posted promotional content and managed financial operations.
