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MP calls for crackdown on election bets

Illegal bookmakers in Khlong Sam Wa district of Bangkok are taking bets on the outcome of the city's governor election on March 3, according to a Pheu Thai MP.

Pheu Thai deputy spokesman Jirayu Huangsap told parliament on Tuesday that illegal bookmakers had switched from taking bets on football matches to allow gamblers to bet on the city poll.

He urged police to tackle the problem.

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  • g.manont

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    Discussion 3 : 06 Feb 2013 at 06.033

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    At the funeral, we drink and bet !
    At the ordain, we drink and bet !
    At the wedding, we drink and bet !

    At the election, we drink and bet !


    Funny habit, but these are phenoms + national pastime !


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  • jacksprat

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    Discussion 2 : 05 Feb 2013 at 21.302

    Are there no more serious problems to deal with than someone betting on the election?

  • upena

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    Discussion 1 : 05 Feb 2013 at 17.461

    Are they taking bets that the winner won't do anything that he promised?

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