Police Raid Hi-Lo Gambling Den, Arrest 21 Including Ex-Mayor
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On October 25, 2026, media reported that Pol. Lt. Col. Krit Masuk, superintendent of Ban Bueng Police Station, Chonburi, received a tip about illegal Hi-Lo gambling inside a house in Ban Bueng district. He ordered Pol. Lt. Col. Somdet Ketuwatta, deputy inspector, to lead a team to inspect the location. Officers found a group playing Hi-Lo and arrested all 21 suspects, seizing a Hi-Lo scoreboard, three dice, one covered tray, and 3,800 baht in cash. The suspects were taken into custody on charges of illegal gambling and operating a gambling den. During questioning, one suspect confessed to being the house operator, leading to an additional charge of operating a gambling den for personal gain. Media reported that a former subdistrict mayor was among those arrested. Police are proceeding with legal action against all suspects. Source: Matichon Online.
