Bangkok: "Pa Nui," the well-known casino operator who has been embroiled in numerous legal troubles, has admitted to having been imprisoned six times and has issued an apology to the police for causing their dismissals. He expressed his remorse by stating, "If I don't die in prison and then get out, they'll probably come after me again."
According to Thai News Agency, the confession came after the recent arrest of 69-year-old Mr. Amnuay, widely known by his alias "Pa Nui." He was detained by officers from the Don Mueang Provincial Court and the Criminal Court, where he was wanted on eight warrants. Mr. Amnuay had been evading capture following a raid by the Department of Provincial Administration on a gambling den on August 27th, which led to the arrest of 176 gamblers and the confiscation of a substantial amount of goods. Authorities executed a search warrant at his residence in Ban Li Subdistrict, Bang Pa-in District, on August 30th. Mr. Amnuay was eventually arrested at a noodle shop in the Rama IV area. Investigators plan to present the case to the Provincial Court tomorrow morning.
During his arrest, Mr. Amnuay revealed his life story, stating, "I used to be a taxi driver. I then turned to gambling and have been doing so my entire life up until now. I've been jailed six times, sometimes losing over 30 kilograms. I don't know if this arrest will lead to old age or death in prison, but I understand that I'm a gamer, and this time it's really over." Despite his numerous arrests, Mr. Amnuay admitted to opening new gambling establishments, which earned him a reputation for being obstinate. He clarified that while he operated gambling dens, he did not partake in gambling there but instead preferred horse racing. "I've been a casino owner for a long time, and I don't hate the police profession. I want to apologize for my stubbornness and the trouble I've caused several officers to be fired," he added. He concluded by acknowledging the efforts of the arresting officers, albeit with a hint of defiance.
In another related incident, Mae Fah Luang Police arrested Mr. Amnuay's wife, Ms. Manee, 39, and her brother, Mr. Suthat, in early 2015. They were charged with "jointly forging and using forged official documents, making false statements to officials that could cause harm to others or the public, and instructing officials performing their duties to record information in official documents intended for use as evidence."
The report detailed that Ms. Manee sent a falsified death certificate, supposedly stamped by Mae Fah Luang Hospital, to her brother, Mr. Suthat. The document falsely claimed that Mr. Amnuay had died of coronary artery disease. However, upon investigation, authorities found that the certificate was fraudulent, and Mr. Amnuay was indeed alive. Mae Fah Luang District officials have since filed a police report against both Ms. Manee and Mr. Suthat.