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Police Commanders Face Investigation Following Major Gambling Raid in Din Daeng
Metropolitan Police authorities have launched an investigation into the Din Daeng police station leadership after a large-scale gambling den was raided by the Department of Provincial Administration.
On September 23, 2026, a special task force from the Department of Provincial Administration, led by Deputy Minister of Interior Worasit Liangprasert, conducted a surprise raid on a large gambling operation in the Din Daeng district of Bangkok. The operation resulted in the arrest of over 50 individuals and the seizure of significant gambling equipment.
Following the raid, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom ordered the Metropolitan Police Division 1 to establish a committee to investigate potential negligence by the Din Daeng police station leadership, including Superintendent Colonel Phasit Kateuang-ngan. The investigation aims to determine if local officers failed to prevent the illegal activity, which could lead to disciplinary action. Authorities are currently considering transferring the involved officers to the Metropolitan Police Operations Center pending the outcome of the inquiry.
For residents and visitors, this event highlights ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Interior to crack down on illegal gambling dens in the capital. While the area remains accessible, those in the vicinity may notice increased police activity or administrative oversight in the coming days. It remains to be confirmed whether the station leadership will be formally charged or permanently reassigned, as the internal investigation is still in its preliminary stages.