SUPHAN BURI – A late-night raid on a popular entertainment venue in Muang district early Wednesday morning resulted in 415 patrons testing positive for illegal drug use. The operation, led by the Department of Provincial Administration’s special operations team alongside local officials, targeted the “24 Bar” in tambon Sanam Chai at approximately 1:30 a.m.

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Upon entering the premises, authorities discovered more than 1,000 patrons still inside, many of them dancing. Panicked revellers attempted to flee but were prevented from leaving as officials had secured all exits. Subsequent checks revealed about 50 customers under the legal age of 20, including one individual as young as 15. Among these minors, 35 tested positive for illegal substances. The pub was also found to be operating beyond legal hours by continuing to sell alcohol.

During the inspection, officials noted numerous small plastic sachets containing illegal drugs and several knives that had been hastily discarded on the floor. Comprehensive urine testing of all 1,042 individuals present confirmed 415 positive results – comprising 261 men and 154 women. All those who tested positive will face legal charges or mandatory rehabilitation as stipulated by law.

A total of 415 people tested positive for use of illegal drugs during a raid on a popular pub in Muang district of Suphan Buri province in the early hours of Wednesday.

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The raid followed complaints from local residents alleging that certain nightspots were operating illegally by permitting underage entry, selling alcohol after hours, and allowing drug use on their premises. The pub operator now faces multiple charges, including allowing minors on the premises, selling alcohol to underage individuals, operating beyond legal hours, and permitting drug-related activities in violation of the National Council for Peace and Order directives.

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Suphan Buri Governor Piriya Chanthadilok confirmed on Wednesday that he is preparing to issue a five-year closure order for the venue. He explained that while previous inspections had not uncovered evidence of drug activity, the presence of a high-profile DJ on the night of the raid attracted a large crowd from neighboring provinces, prompting coordinated action with the DOPA. Governor Piriya emphasized that the operation required significant manpower and expertise due to the scale of the venue and the number of patrons present.

-Thailand News (TN)