{"id":14870,"date":"2026-01-19T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=asia&#038;p=14870"},"modified":"2026-01-19T07:31:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T12:31:49","slug":"thai-election-hopeful-linked-to-online-gambling-probe-as-cyber-police-widen-crackdown","status":"publish","type":"asia","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/asia\/thai-election-hopeful-linked-to-online-gambling-probe-as-cyber-police-widen-crackdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Thai election hopeful linked to online gambling probe as cyber police widen crackdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thailand\u2019s intensifying focus on illegal online gambling has spilled into the political arena after cybercrime authorities detained <strong>Ratchapong Soisuwan<\/strong>, a <strong>32-year-old<\/strong> parliamentary candidate, in connection with an alleged online betting operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to multiple Thai media reports, the arrest followed an investigation by the <strong>Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB)<\/strong>, which carried out searches at the suspect\u2019s Bangkok residence and <strong>two additional locations<\/strong>. Authorities allege the case involves organising illegal gambling through electronic channels and an associated <strong>money-laundering conspiracy<\/strong>\u2014a pairing that has become common as police target payment rails and beneficiary accounts rather than only front-end websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/mve-ads\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/impactful-accelerate-your-brand-with-mundovideo-ads.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/impactful-accelerate-your-brand-with-mundovideo-ads.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/impactful-accelerate-your-brand-with-mundovideo-ads-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/impactful-accelerate-your-brand-with-mundovideo-ads-768x558.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Coverage of the probe links the investigation to the domain <strong>nakarin789.com<\/strong>, with reporting indicating that funds connected to gambling activity were traced to a bank account held in the candidate\u2019s name. Two other individuals\u2014<strong>Somphot Kaewprasit<\/strong> and <strong>Kanchana Namhong<\/strong>\u2014were also reported as detained as the inquiry expanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/thai-election-hopeful-linked-to-online-gambling-probe-as-cyber-police-widen-crackdown2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/thai-election-hopeful-linked-to-online-gambling-probe-as-cyber-police-widen-crackdown2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/thai-election-hopeful-linked-to-online-gambling-probe-as-cyber-police-widen-crackdown2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/thai-election-hopeful-linked-to-online-gambling-probe-as-cyber-police-widen-crackdown2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, front right, a member of the disbanded Move Forward Party prepares to attend a meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (AP Photo\/Sakchai Lalit)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Police have not released a full financial statement, but one local report cited CCIB commentary suggesting the alleged network may have circulated <strong>300\u2013400 million baht<\/strong> in cashflow since <strong>2022<\/strong>. While that figure is presented as an allegation rather than a court finding, it underscores why online gambling cases in Thailand increasingly draw money-laundering scrutiny: scale turns a vice issue into a financial-crime one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/thai-election-hopeful-linked-to-online-gambling-probe-as-cyber-police-widen-crackdown3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/thai-election-hopeful-linked-to-online-gambling-probe-as-cyber-police-widen-crackdown3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/thai-election-hopeful-linked-to-online-gambling-probe-as-cyber-police-widen-crackdown3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/thai-election-hopeful-linked-to-online-gambling-probe-as-cyber-police-widen-crackdown3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The political response has been cautious. <strong>Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut<\/strong>, leader of the <strong>People\u2019s Party<\/strong> and a prime ministerial candidate, publicly reiterated a \u201czero tolerance\u201d stance toward grey-area activities and signaled the party would not intervene to shield individuals facing investigation. Separate reporting suggested the candidate was suspended, though Thai election rules generally hinge on legal status such as conviction or custody at key dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a national vote expected in <strong>February<\/strong>, the case highlights the reputational risk that enforcement actions can pose for parties\u2014while also illustrating a broader trend: Thailand\u2019s cyber police are treating illegal gambling as a payments-and-proceeds problem, not just a website problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thailand\u2019s intensifying focus on illegal online gambling has spilled into the political arena after cybercrime authorities detained Ratchapong Soisuwan, a 32-year-old parliamentary candidate, in connection with an alleged online betting operation. 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