Pattaya pub owner caught running online gambling, making ‘happy water’

A pub operator in Pattaya has been arrested for alleged involvement in an online gambling operation and the illicit drug trade.

The arrest of Bone Pub Pattaya owner Nitiphat Chokchaithanaporn, 44, followed a raid on the entertainment venue on April 22, Pol Col Kullachart Kullachai, chief of Pattaya police, said on Tuesday.

At the time, police seized some illicit drugs and arrested 22 Thais and Chinese nationals. The arresting team searched five houses in Phra Tamnak area after learning that the suspects often gathered there.

Pol Col Kullachart said the five houses were used as venues for operating an online website, Bone1688, and several soldiers were also found on the premises.

Further investigation found that Mr Nitiphat was involved in the online gambling operation. A warrant for his arrest was issued.

Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2300718/pattaya-pub-operator-caught-running-online-gambling-and-trading-illicit-drugs