It’s your funeral! Gamblers busted playing cards behind a coffin!

Police in Sadao near the border in southern Thailand raided a funeral in Prik sub-district.

In a tent behind the coffin they found dozens of men and women playing cards and the gambling game Hi-Lo.

Many fled but 25 arrests were made – 17 men and eight women, reported Daily News.

Plenty of evidence of illegal gambling was found.

Thaivisa notes that many Thais enjoy a flutter – even when sending relatives on their way to the next life.

Thai Visa / Daily News

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