Under the command of Kathu Superintendent, Col Chaiyawat Uykam, Kathu police led by Lt Col Suthichai Tienpo arrested the nine who were allegedly involved in illegal gambling.
The eight adults arrested were named as:
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Tongdang Phanpinij, 58, from Kamphangphetch (dealer)
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Prawat Jankaew, 54, from Yasotho
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Puy Poonsawang, 69, from Chumporn
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Prakuy Pulsawang, 44, from Phuket
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Suchart Hwongjing, 52, from Trang
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Gaysorn Nontawong, 34, from Phuket
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Thanakorn Rattanadee, 56, from Buriram
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Haitoon Chaiyawong, 41, from Laos
The arrests took place behind the Fongbeer Pub on Phra Meita Rd in Patong, and when undercover police arrived, the group dispursed and ran off in different directions.
Police were able to apprehend nine gamblers including the dealer and seized a game board, devices and B280 in cash which had been left on the gound.
The dealer, Tongdang, is facing the charge of illegally running a gambling operation, and suspects number 2-8 face the charges of illegal gambling. Haitoon will also be charged with living in Thailand illegally.