Thai Police Shut Down Illegal Gambling Site, Seize Assets Worth €1.5 Million

Arrest and Alleged Operations

Police arrested Thaweesak Prayoonnikorn, 30, who is suspected of managing the platform’s finances — including handling bets, processing withdrawals, and overseeing daily transactions.

Authorities say Prayoonnikorn launched the site two years ago, growing it to about 3,000 active accounts per month. In the past six months alone, the platform reportedly processed withdrawals averaging 20 million baht (€530,000) monthly.

Luxury Cars, Cash, and High-End Goods Seized

During the search, police confiscated a Mercedes CLS53 valued at around 5 million baht (€132,000) and a BMW M4 worth about 10 million baht (€265,000).

They also discovered 28.5 million baht (€755,000) in cash hidden in a safe and travel bags, along with multiple luxury watches — including Rolex and Patek Philippe models — as well as expensive jewelry, branded clothing, mobile phones, and several bank books.

A house and land title deed valued at 7 million baht (€185,000) were also frozen. In total, including seized and frozen assets, authorities say the operation netted 70 million baht (€1.9 million) in property.

Wider Network Under Investigation

Police believe Prayoonnikorn regularly withdrew large sums of cash via ATMs to hide funds at his residence, avoiding financial scrutiny. Investigators are tracking money flows and connections to identify other individuals linked to the operation.

The CCIB described Auto888vip.com as a fully functional online gambling hub, potentially part of a larger criminal network involving multiple parties.

Authorities say the case remains open, and further arrests are expected as evidence is reviewed. The crackdown forms part of Thailand’s broader effort to disrupt illegal online gambling platforms and dismantle their financial structures.

Police are urging the public to report suspicious online activity to help strengthen enforcement against digital gambling crimes.