Police Chief of Chang Phueak Police Station Dismissed Following Raid on Major Gambling Den in Chiang Mai; Police Commander Appoints Committee to Investigate

The chiang mai police chief has signed an order transferring the superintendent of chang phueak police station to the provincial police operations center following a raid on gambling dens in the area. this comes after the deputy minister of interior led a team to raid two gambling dens in mueang chiang mai district last night.:he Chiang Mai Police Chief has signed an order transferring the superintendent of Chang Phueak Police Station to the Provincial Police Operations Center following a raid on gambling dens in the area. This comes after the Deputy Minister of Interior led a team to raid two gambling dens in Mueang Chiang Mai district last night. According to Thai News Agency, Chiang Mai Provincial Police have clarified the "Operation Suppression of Gambling in Chiang Mai" and have established a committee to investigate the facts. This follows the September 18, 2026 operation led by Mr. Polpeerapong Suwannachawi, Deputy Minister of Interior, along with a special operations unit from the Department of Provi ncial Administration and police officers. They raided two large-scale illegal gambling dens in the areas under the jurisdiction of Chang Phueak and Mueang Chiang Mai police stations, resulting in numerous arrests and seizures of evidence. The Chiang Mai Provincial Police have taken this case seriously. Police Major General Yutthana Kaenchan, the Chiang Mai Provincial Police Commander, has established a committee to investigate the facts and signed an order assigning Police Colonel Sawek Chusiri, the Superintendent of Chang Phueak Police Station (who had arrested more suspects than the National Police Office's limit), to the Chiang Mai Provincial Police Operations Center. Police Colonel Chindech Deetae, Deputy Commander of the Chiang Mai Provincial Police, has been appointed as acting Superintendent of Chang Phueak Police Station to oversee the administration and investigation of the facts. The case has proceeded smoothly. A thorough investigation into the details and facts surrounding the incident will be c onducted, including aspects of official duties, area supervision, and other related issues, in a meticulous, transparent, and fair manner, in accordance with all applicable regulations and laws. The Chiang Mai Provincial Police confirms that they will not overlook any wrongdoing or dereliction of duty. If the investigation reveals any officer's involvement or negligence in performing their duties, strict legal action will be taken in accordance with the laws, regulations, and orders of the Royal Thai Police.