Court jails ex-senator’s son for 132 years in online gambling and money laundering case
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
Thailand’s Criminal Court has sentenced Narote Piriyarangsan, son of former senator Sangsit Piriyarangsan, to 132 years and six months in prison, capped at 20 years under the law, after convicting him in an online gambling and money laundering case. He did not appear to hear the ruling, and the court has issued a warrant for his arrest.
Chinese casino kingpin linked to Shwe Kokko arrested in Thailand
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
A fugitive originally from China who travelled on a Saint Kitts and Nevis passport was arrested in Pattaya over a 239-platform betting network linked to Shwe Kokko
Immigration police raided a luxury villa in Pattaya and arrested 25 Indian nationals accused of running an illegal online gambling operation worth Bt700 million a year
DSI to summon Chonnapat in gambling, money-laundering case after 25 warrants approved
FRIDAY, MARCH 06, 2026
DSI says Chonnapat Naksua must meet investigators on March 12 after the court approved 25 arrest warrants in an online gambling and money-laundering network case.
Bangkok police arrest 93 Vietnamese over online gambling network worth 100m baht a day
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Makkasan police arrested 93 Vietnamese nationals at a Rama 9 condominium after uncovering an alleged Vietnam-focused online gambling operation, with investigators citing cashflow of more than 100 million baht per day.
Warrants issued for Kalasin councillor and wife over scam, gambling links
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
Justice minister says arrest warrants issued for a Kalasin provincial councillor and his wife over alleged links to online gambling and scam networks; both fled abroad on January 20.
People's Party condemns online gambling links, pledges no tolerance for grey-area behaviour
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, announces zero tolerance for "grey-area" behaviour after candidate Ratchapong Soisuwan's arrest for links to online gambling.