On June 14, the Thailand Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau raided a luxury apartment in Pattaya, Chonburi Province, dismantling an illegal online gambling platform named "FAST24H". Two men were arrested at the scene, and computer equipment, bank account information, and two modified handguns were seized.
The police stated that the platform had been operating for about four months, offering a variety of gambling activities such as slot machines, fishing games, baccarat, lottery, and sports betting. It had over 6,800 members, with monthly financial transactions exceeding 9 million Thai Baht. All gambling funds were transferred through local banks, with customer service guiding the betting.
The arrested individuals, 22-year-old Chana and 24-year-old Siwakorn, were responsible for advertising production and online promotion, with monthly salaries ranging from 20,000 to 40,000 Thai Baht. The seized weapons included one .38 caliber and one .380 caliber handgun, along with 52 bullets.
The police noted that the two were involved in multiple charges including illegal operation of a gambling website, online gambling inducement, and illegal possession of firearms. Siwakorn was also a wanted suspect in a "nighttime burglary and assault" case.
The case has now been transferred to the judicial authorities for further processing, and the police will continue to investigate the financial backing and organizational structure behind the scene.
