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  • Bangkok NewsThai man arrested in Bangkok for firing gun while on meth

    Thai man arrested in Bangkok for firing gun while on meth

    Police officers stormed a residence to arrest a drug-addled man who had been firing a gun from his apartment. The incident occurred in the Pom Prap Sattru Phai district of Bangkok, following a tip-off from a concerned citizen. The man in question, 33 year old Sombat from Chumphon, was apprehended on charges of possessing an unlicenced firearm, discharging a firearm…

  • Thailand NewsLadyboy arrested in Bangkok for phone theft and drug use

    Ladyboy arrested in Bangkok for phone theft and drug use

    Police apprehended a 39 year old ladyboy at a shop in Kriangkrai Market, Lat Krabang, Bangkok, on charges of theft and drug use. She was found in possession of a stolen Samsung A73 5G phone and methamphetamine (meth). A victim reported the theft of their Samsung A73 5G phone from a restaurant inside a mall to Romklao Police Station on…

  • Thailand NewsMan high on meth terrifies employee at Udon Thani petrol station

    Man high on meth terrifies employee at Udon Thani petrol station

    A petrol station employee in Udon Thani was left terrified when a man, barefoot and behaving erratically, approached her while she was resting in the office. The man then groped himself and attempted to rush at her, prompting her to flee for help. Police later apprehended him, discovering he was under the influence of methamphetamine (meth). Police officers Udon Suksiri…

  • Crime NewsArrest warrants issued in Kamnan Nok meth gang shooting case

    Arrest warrants issued in Kamnan Nok meth gang shooting case

    The court issued arrest warrants for the leader of the Kamnan Nok gang and his associate, who are accused of firing 30 shots into a Toyota Camry over a dispute involving 600,000 methamphetamine pills. Police are expanding their investigation to apprehend all involved parties. Yesterday, October 3, the investigation, supervised by Praphat Mangkhang, Deputy Commander of Samut Prakan Provincial Police,…

  • Thailand NewsThree arrested for drug use near monastery in Chumphon

    Three arrested for drug use near monastery in Chumphon

    Police in Chumphon province apprehended three individuals for drug use after concerned residents reported their suspicious activities. The trio, living with young children, admitted to drug use and expressed their intention to undergo rehabilitation. The incident took place near a monastery in the Song Phi Nong subdistrict, Tha Sae district. Local police, led by Wisit Samannmuang and supported by a…

  • Thailand NewsThai man high on meth causes disturbance at Udon Thani police HQ

    Thai man high on meth causes disturbance at Udon Thani police HQ

    A man from Nong Khai, under the influence of 17 methamphetamine (meth) pills and sleep-deprived for two days, caused a disturbance with a pair of scissors at the Provincial Police Headquarters in Udon Thani. Satawat Sawasdee, Deputy Inspector at Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, received a report of a man behaving erratically and wielding sharp scissors in front of the…

  • Phuket NewsSon of former Phuket leader arrested in major drug trafficking bust

    Son of former Phuket leader arrested in major drug trafficking bust

    Police in Phuket arrested the son of a former local leader for his involvement in a major drug trafficking network. The raid uncovered a substantial amount of crystal methamphetamine, firearms, and ammunition. Colonel Somsak Thongkliang of Kamala Police Station reported the arrest of Jesdaporn to Major General Sinlert Sukhun, Commander of the Phuket Provincial Police. This operation followed an extensive investigation…

  • Thailand NewsMaha Sarakham abbot defrocked for meth use after drug test

    Maha Sarakham abbot defrocked for meth use after drug test

    Police in Maha Sarakham arrested the abbot of Wat Nong Sim Yai after a drug test revealed methamphetamine (meth) use. The abbot admitted to using the drug, claiming curiosity as his motive. Local officials from the Borabue district received complaints from residents about possible drug-related activities involving monks at Wat Nong Sim Yai. Responding to these concerns, they tested four…

  • Thailand NewsSlapstick meth dealer flees from police, runs into wall, gets caught

    Slapstick meth dealer flees from police, runs into wall, gets caught

    A slapstick meth dealer in Nakhon Ratchasima was apprehended in a drug raid on his residence, where he attempted to flee, but ran into a wall in his drug-fuelled haste. He was promptly caught by the police, who discovered his hidden stash of methamphetamine. Police from the Khon Buri Police Station, led by Deputy Superintendent Decho Phengleng, and Investigation Inspector…

  • Thailand NewsPolice arrest Laos-linked drug trafficking couple, 13,000 meth pills

    Police arrest Laos-linked drug trafficking couple, 13,000 meth pills

    Police officers arrested a couple in Ubon Ratchathani involved in a drug trafficking network from Laos, seizing over 13,000 methamphetamine pills they were transporting across provinces on a motorcycle. Police from the Border Patrol Police 227 Ubon Ratchathani, in collaboration with the Highway Police and Khong Chiam Investigation Unit, today, July 18, received a tip-off about a drug delivery by…

  • Thailand NewsThai grandmother arrested for selling meth to buy milk

    Thai grandmother arrested for selling meth to buy milk

    Police in Nakhon Phanom apprehended a local woman today for distributing meth, caught while soothing her grandson to sleep, she claimed a desperate need for money to buy milk for her grandson. The border district of Nakhon Phanom continues to struggle with drug trafficking issues. The problem extends beyond smuggling and has infiltrated local communities, partly due to unemployment leading some…

  • Crime NewsElderly woman forced to sell meth to support four grandchildren

    Elderly woman forced to sell meth to support four grandchildren

    Krabi Provincial Narcotics Suppression Unit, targetted a local drug hotspot in Krabi Noi subdistrict today, July 17, but a subsequent raid uncovered a drug operation run by an elderly woman, who sold methamphetamine pills to care for her grandchildren. During the investigation, a search of her residence yielded 122 methamphetamine pills hidden in her bedroom. The dealer, 64 year old…

  • Thailand NewsRTP drug bust bonanza: Meth and millions seized!

    RTP drug bust bonanza: Meth and millions seized!

    Royal Thai Police (RTP) announced a significant increase in drug seizures over the past nine months, capturing nearly 800 million methamphetamine pills and seizing assets worth 9.3 billion baht. This marks a 120.63% rise from the previous year. Deputy Police Chief Samran Nualma, Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) Chief Kirisak Tantinwachai, and other senior officials, shared details during a press briefing…

  • Thailand NewsMeth haul worth millions seized after dramatic car chase

    Meth haul worth millions seized after dramatic car chase

    A dramatic car chase ended in the arrest of a suspect and the seizure of a large quantity of methamphetamine at a temple. The suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended before he could escape. At 8am today, June 25, military forces from the 4th Cavalry Company of the Chaiyanuphap Task Force, Phamuang Force, announced the capture of a significant…

  • Thailand NewsSamut Prakan drug operation seize narcotics worth 10 million baht

    Samut Prakan drug operation seize narcotics worth 10 million baht

    Samut Prakan police launched the second phase of their anti-drug operation, titled Operation Clip Wings to crack down on small-scale drug dealers, resulting in the seizure of hundreds of thousands of methamphetamine pills and other narcotics. The operation began with a briefing at 10am yesterday in the Samut Prakan Provincial Police headquarters spearheaded by the Commissioner of Provincial Police Region…

  • Thailand NewsHoly scandal: Monk nabbed for drug dealing and sexual activities

    Holy scandal: Monk nabbed for drug dealing and sexual activities

    A monk was arrested yesterday for his involvement in drug trafficking at a famous temple in Samut Prakan, he confessed to selling the drugs and engaging in sexual activities inside and outside the temple. Acting on a tip-off Police Major General Thiti Saengsawang led a coordinated operation to arrest the monk, 35 year old Weera, who was found with 13.2…

  • Thailand NewsSting op: Police seize 12 million meth pills in beekeeping crates

    Sting op: Police seize 12 million meth pills in beekeeping crates

    Officers from Li Police Station intercepted a major drug smuggling operation, seizing 12 million methamphetamine pills, the largest drug bust in a decade. The drugs were hidden in beekeeping crates in an attempt to deceive the police. Officers yesterday, June 13, led by Vicha Kanthasuk and Piya Angkul Kattanyu, with Songwun Saengkham and anti-narcotics police, set up a checkpoint at…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket police seize 15,000 meth pills in major drug bust

    Phuket police seize 15,000 meth pills in major drug bust

    A drug bust by the Phuket Provincial Police has led to the arrests of three individuals and the seizure of over 15,000 methamphetamine pills, along with various items under the Narcotics Control Act. The total estimated value of the seized items exceeds 387,000 baht. The arrests were executed by officers under the leadership of the Chief of the Crime Suppression…

  • Thailand NewsWoman arrested for using deaf people to deliver meth

    Woman arrested for using deaf people to deliver meth

    Police arrested a woman for allegedly using deaf individuals to distribute methamphetamine in an attempt to avoid detection. The suspect, 53 year old Prayoon claimed she was forced into this illegal activity and feared losing friends if she spoke about it. Police Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang today ordered Police Major General Teeradej Thammasuthee, alongside his team to apprehend Prayoon. The…

  • Thailand NewsMunicipal official caught with methamphetamine in Samut Prakan

    Municipal official caught with methamphetamine in Samut Prakan

    Police apprehended a municipal official after discovering methamphetamine in his vehicle in Samut Prakan, the official admitted ownership of the drugs following a police search. This incident occurred yesterday around 12.30am in Khlong Dan following a public disturbance complaint of street racers in the area. Officers patrolled the area and encountered a traffic accident. The motorcycle in the accident, driven…

  • Thailand NewsMassive meth lab busted in Suphan Buri with 4 million pills seized

    Massive meth lab busted in Suphan Buri with 4 million pills seized

    A clandestine methamphetamine production operation was dismantled in Suphan Buri, Thailand, after a joint police raid, resulting in the seizure of over four million methamphetamine pills and the arrest of two key suspects. Late yesterday, under the management of high-ranking officers including the Region 7 Chief of Police and his deputies, along with the Suphan Buri Provincial Police, a covert…

  • Crime NewsPhuket Police apprehend man with homemade firearm and meth pills

    Phuket Police apprehend man with homemade firearm and meth pills

    Phuket, generally known for its phenomenal beaches and vibrant nightlife, was the scene of a rather more dramatic event. Thalang Police are running a critical investigation that led to the arrest of a man armed with a homemade firearm and in possession of two methamphetamine pills in Srisoonthorn, Thalang district. Boonmee Saenglao, a 42 year old native of Khon Kaen…

  • Thailand NewsStudent denied college interview over methamphetamine vindicated by second test

    Student denied college interview over methamphetamine vindicated by second test

    The 19 year old student from Khon Kaen who was initially deemed ineligible for a college interview test due to a positive methamphetamine test has now been cleared after a second test came back negative. The family plans to submit the blood test results to Khon Kaen University’s Faculty of Pharmacy to confirm her eligibility for the interview test. Last week, Anama…

  • Thailand NewsThai student tests positive for meth, believes it’s from skin whitening supplement

    Thai student tests positive for meth, believes it’s from skin whitening supplement

    A 19 year old Thai student‘s admission to a pharmacy faculty at a university is jeopardised after she tested positive for methamphetamine, which she believes was in a skin whitening supplement she ordered from TikTok. The girl’s mother, a 45 year old woman from the northeast Buriram province, is distraught over the situation. The girl, who is preparing to begin…

  • Crime NewsCops catch more suspects in South Thailand with hundreds of thousands of meth pills

    Cops catch more suspects in South Thailand with hundreds of thousands of meth pills

    Cops once again caught suspects in South Thailand with hundreds of thousands of meth pills. Officers from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau told local media today that on February 9, they arrested four suspects with 400,000 meth pills in Chumphon province. The bureau said it was alerted by a concerned citizen that a large amount of meth pills was being transferred…

  • Crime NewsThai drug dealer tries to get meth back from cops, gets seriously injured

    Thai drug dealer tries to get meth back from cops, gets seriously injured

    A suspected Thai drug dealer tried to get his meth back from cops, failed miserably, and only ended up getting seriously hurt in the process. The incident happened last night in the Phak Hai district of Thailand’s central Ayutthaya province. Officers from Provincial Police Region 1 conducted a sting operation to buy 20,000 speed pills from the suspected drug trafficker,…

  • Crime NewsMore addictive meth a new drug danger

    More addictive meth a new drug danger

    Love meth but are disappointed that it’s just not addicting enough? There may be a new solution for you. A doctor in Krabi warned about a dangerous new addictive substance found in meth pills. Dr Somkiat Kijthamachet, who runs the Dr Somkiat Clinic, has been providing free treatment to drug addicts for over 30 years. He recently uncovered a new…

  • Pattaya NewsPolice nab Chon Buri meth dealers after trying to sell via Facebook

    Police nab Chon Buri meth dealers after trying to sell via Facebook

    In a recent sting operation, police nabbed two drug dealers on Wednesday with 63,500 meth pills in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district. The police were able to track the two suspects from their Facebook account “Nooka,” and set up a rendezvous with the suspects to lure them in for the arrest. The first suspect, 28 year old Chotiwat “Nook” Koomsonklin, was…

  • Crime NewsDrug law amendment makes 2 meth pills dealing

    Drug law amendment makes 2 meth pills dealing

    To effectively combat the illegal drug trade, a law is being amended in Thailand so that anyone caught in possession of more than one meth pill will now be considered a drug dealer. Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul announced this change yesterday, stating that the current regulation has been exploited by those who actually intend to sell the drugs.…

  • Crime NewsUnivited hotel guest shoots at resort owner, police

    Univited hotel guest shoots at resort owner, police

    A dramatic pursuit ended in injury for both a police officer and an uninvited guest at a Rayong resort after the guest sharted shooting at the resort owner for denying him a free stay. The incident occurred in the early hours this morning, when police responded to a call from the Klaeng district resort about a reported shooting. Police were…