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Police raid casino fortress
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/12/2011
» Just about everyone in the area knew about the Tao Pun casino, but it was so heavily-fortified it took a task force of more 100 specially-trained police officers to close it down.
Police reform, not political ploys
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/09/2011
» Casino scandal to replace police chief with Thaksin's man not real reform of closely linked system of politicians, mafia, corrupt police.
Comings and goings
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/09/2011
» Wichean is out as police-chief, "voluntarily" according to Deputy PM Chalerm Yubangrung, and Deputy police chief Pol Gen Priewpan Damapong is in.
Legalise gambling in Thailand?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/08/2011
» Gambling crackdowns, short-lived, fizzle out when the public gets bored. Police bribes soon resume and the lucrative underground industry continues.
On the way out?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/08/2011
» From the look on National police chief Wichean Potephosree's face yesterday, he looked like he realised he had little chance of keeping his position.
An end to gambling? Don't bet on it
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/08/2011
» Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung is demanding that police clear Bangkok of all gambling dens within three days. Our editor-in-chief is betting that won't happen.
Casino did exist, police say
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/08/2011
» Rak Thailand Party list MP Chuvit Kamolvisit received support from a police investigating panel for his allegations that a large illegal casino had existed right under the noses of local police.
Chuvit on target
Published on 26/08/2011
» Chuvit Kamolvisit has once again proven he is an expert in Bangkok's underground activities, embarrassing city police in the process.