Storming the casino, as four men in Takeo province’s Kirivong district found out, takes more than just waving a sword at the entrance.

Allegedly stirred to action by a past feud, the crew took up two blades on Monday and headed to the gaming centre where their rivals worked.

The place was well equipped with security guards, however, so they were stuck shouting insults through the front door until police showed to slap on the irons and lead them to headquarters.

Koh Santepheap