Five arrested in Cherng Talay hi-lo gambling raid
Police and local administrative officials arrested five people during a raid targeting alleged hi-lo gambling in Moo 3, Cherng Talay.
Five people were arrested during a joint police and administrative operation targeting alleged hi-lo gambling in Moo 3, Cherng Talay, Phuket, The Phuket News reported on 19 October 2026.
Cherng Talay Police Station’s Investigation Division carried out the operation with Cherng Talay subdistrict administrative officials. It was directed by Cherng Talay Police Chief Pol Col Ekkarat Phlaiduang, Deputy Superintendent for Investigation Pol Lt Col Anurak Klangnarong and Investigation Inspector Pol Maj Chanasin Prateep Na Thalang.
The local administrative team included Cherng Talay subdistrict head Jirayut Jirasuntornkul and assistant subdistrict head Khunanon Ratchai, along with other officials.
The five suspects, whose identities were not disclosed, were taken into custody with evidence and handed over to investigators for further legal proceedings. Authorities did not provide details of their ages, the amount of money involved or the evidence seized.
