True Love Lost to Gambling: Security Guard Heartbroken as Girlfriend's Card Game Addiction Destroys Their Home
A Ko Lanta security guard says his 13-year relationship ended after his girlfriend's gambling addiction spiraled out of control, leaving her homeless and battling cancer while he struggles with heartbreak and stress.
A 39-year-old security guard named Chatri (surname withheld) came forward on April 24, 2025, to explain a social media post questioning whether illegal gambling operations still exist in the area. He revealed that after 13 years together, he and his girlfriend have separated because she relapsed into gambling addiction, particularly card games. She stopped coming home, and when he called to ask her to return, she would become angry and snap at him, saying he had no right to call someone busy with gambling debts. Eventually, she stopped answering his calls entirely.
Chatri explained that his girlfriend had previously struggled with gambling addiction years ago but managed to quit for a long time. Recently, however, she returned to gambling and the problem has escalated significantly, leading to their separation. He expressed frustration, noting that she is also battling cancer and he wanted her to rest rather than wander around. He admitted his heart has been broken by her addiction and the separation. "If she sees this news, I want to tell her to quit while you can. Gambling brings nothing but loss and destruction," he said.
Regarding the exact location where his girlfriend gambles—whether it's an organized gambling den or an underground group—Chatri said he has no concrete information. He posted his question on a community news group out of curiosity. Previously, he had tracked her phone location when she left home to an address in the city district, but was too afraid to follow her inside due to safety concerns. "I'm extremely stressed about this situation and I'm not sure if I'm developing depression. This gambling problem has completely shattered our home."
