police raid on an illegal poker club on Koh Phangan

On the night of November 27 to 28, police conducted a raid on an illegal poker club on Koh Phangan island, Phuket province. Ten foreigners were detained, mainly Russians and Ukrainians. Among them was Xahkhan Xah, a 35-year-old businessman from Saint Petersburg who was involved in organizing the game and accepting bets from players. According to sources, police found a large amount of gaming equipment and a significant sum of money at the scene of the arrest. This indicates the scale of the illegal business organized by Xahkhan Xah. During the raid, documents were also discovered that confirmed the involvement of other Russian citizens in organizing the game. Witthaya Chaipromkaew, a representative of local police, stated that the detained individuals would be interrogated and charged with offenses related to the illegal conduct of gambling activities. Xahkhan Xah will be placed under house arrest until the start of the legal proceedings. Witthaya Chaipromkaew added that the police are continuing their investigation and searching for other participants in the illegal business. At present, a manhunt is being conducted to locate them. This event has caused concern among local residents and tourists who often visit Koh Phangan for leisure. The police urge citizens to comply with the law and avoid participation in illegal gambling activities. After Xahkhan Xah's arrest, he was taken to the local prison where he will receive medical services. Witthaya Chaipromkaew noted that Xahkhan Xah would undergo a full medical examination and could consult a doctor of his choice.