Foreigners warned...

Foreigners warned not to gamble during the World cup by PattayaтАЩs Tourist Police Division.

The 2006 FIFA World Cup which is this year held in Germany is now only days away. There is, of course, a temptation for both ThaiтАЩs and foreigners to place bets on the outcome of each game. In many countries this practice of gambling is allowed, however here in Thailand Gambling is illegal. PattayaтАЩs Tourist Police, acting on orders from Police Major General Panya, the National Commander of Tourist Police, will ensure that no gambling relating to the World Cup will take place. We spoke with Police Lieutenant Colonel Wootishart, PattayaтАЩs Tourist Police Chief who mentioned that anti-gambling patrols which will operate around the clock have been set-up and any sign of gambling will be dealt with in accordance with Thai law. We would like to remind you that even friendly gambling amongst friends is not allowed and if you are caught, you can be arrested and ultimately deported if you are convicted of the crime.


www.pattayacitynews.net/news_03_06_49_2.htm


Wonder if they will notice any Thais betting on the World Cup?

They were betting like crazy in the bars on the Euro champions league final when i was there.........


I lost *cough*