Gambling is illegal in
Thailand, as these unlucky punters found out.
Boonlua Chatree
Fourteen men watching a televised Muay Thai boxing
match at a North Pattaya restaurant were arrested for allegedly gambling
on the results.
A team of officers raided the unnamed eatery on North
Road Soi 6 Aug. 14, capturing 14 but allowing 20 others to escape.
Police seized the television, 100 baht in cash and three sheets of paper
for recording bets.
Arrested were; Thongsamorn Thongsrila, 33; Praiwan
Mahayotpanya, 45; Samakit Boonrot, 41; Boonsong Iammoni, 57; Somchai
Khorsaen, 50; Sarawut Sasangbong, 30; Chaloey Klampot, 47; Suradet
Mongpho, 46; Prayad Khuanpung, 52; Jinsamphan Chantamul, 25; Danai
Jiama, 24; Pranom Kajsamak, 50; Sarawut Khunkamdee, 33; and Santi
Yimgui, 33.
