Tag: Crackdown

Pattaya

November 19, 2022

Nightclub goers tested positive for drugs in Pattaya entertainment venue crackdown, passport inspections for foreigners to continue

Four nightclub goers tested positive for drugs in a Pattaya entertainment venue crackdown. Last night (November 18th) more than 50 officers led by Major General Nantawut Suwanlaong, Acting head of the Chonburi Provincial Police randomly inspected entertainment venues in Pattaya to check for the current seven major rules. Full story: thepattayanews.com By Goongnang Suksawat The […]

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Royal Thai Police Toyota Hilux Revo Pickup at Chachoengsao Provincial Police Station

Pattaya

November 13, 2022

Several sachets of drug-like substances found at Pattaya nightclub during raid, say police

Pattaya police discovered several sachets of what they suspected were illicit drugs at the Dirty Pattaya nightclub during an early morning crackdown today, November 13th. A team of Police Region Two and Pattaya police led by Pol. Lt. Col. Suriya Phothongnak inspected entertainment venues around Pattaya at 2.30 AM this morning to prevent all forms […]

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Toyota Corolla Altis Police car in Thailand

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October 11, 2022December 5, 2023

Prayut Orders Anti-Drug Crackdown Nationwide

BANGKOK, Oct 10 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered all relevant agencies to seriously tackle narcotics and bring drug addicts to rehabilitation. Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said Gen Prayut ordered police to actively and continuously suppress all parties involved in illicit drug business to boost public confidence. Full story: tna.mcot.net TNA

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Bangkok

August 21, 2022

Thai police smash a major drug trafficking gang in Pathum Thani

Police have smashed a major drug trafficking gang in Pathum Thani province, arresting at least five suspects, seizing 3.4 million methamphetamine tablets and impounding 15 million baht in assets, in an operation which has been running since mid-July, according to Pol Lt-Gen Jiraphat Phumichit, commissioner of the First Region Provincial Police Bureau. He said today […]

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Royal Thai Police Toyota Fortuner SUV at Inspector General's Department, Sutthisan Police Station in Bangkok

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August 21, 2022December 5, 2023

Thai Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Rohypnol Sales

BANGKOK (NNT) – Government agencies have been instructed to crack down on manufacturers and vendors who illegally produce or sell Rohypnol in order to help prevent drug abuse among teenagers. According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed concern about illegal Rohypnol sales on online platforms and has instructed […]

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Bars and pubs in Soi Cowboy, just next to Terminal 21, Bangkok

Bangkok

August 6, 2022

83 Bangkok pubs shuttered over safety concerns

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered all 50 districts in the city to carry out safety checks at entertainment venues, following the fatal nightclub fire in Chon Buri and another recent fire incident in the Silom area. The governor on Saturday reported progress in a city-wide survey of the safety of entertainment venues, indicating he […]

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Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha offering a televised address talking about the latest situation of COVID-19 pandemic in the country

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July 1, 2022December 5, 2023

Prayut orders crackdown on drug rings

BANGKOK (NNT) – The Prime Minister has ordered a crackdown on illegal drug operations, hoping to safeguard young people from illicit substances. Speaking at an awarding ceremony for people and organizations with excellent contributions to anti-drug efforts, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha elaborated on the country’s anti-narcotics operations that aim to find a balance between […]

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Pattaya

February 14, 2022

Pattaya police start renewed crack down on illegal motorbike racing

More than 100 motorbike racers from the Central and Northeast parts of Thailand reportedly gathered in the Pattaya area this past week, leading to Pattaya Police seizing 20 illegal motorbikes and initiating a crackdown. A team from the Pattaya City Police led by Colonel Kunlachart Kunlachai cracked down on motorbike racers near Pattaya Beach on […]

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