111 Arrested, 15 Vehicles Seized in Phetchabun Water Trip Crackdown
Police in Phetchabun arrested 111 people and seized 15 motorcycles during a crackdown on the 'Water Trip 69' event. Offenses included helmet violations, unlicensed driving, drug-impaired driving, and methamphetamine possession. No accidents or injuries were reported during the three-day operation.
Phetchabun Provincial Road Safety Center reported results of a crackdown on the 'Water Trip 69' event on November 13, 2026. Authorities set up 16 checkpoints, inspected 203 cars and 427 motorcycles, and seized 15 motorcycles. A total of 111 offenders were arrested for violations including not wearing helmets (55), driving without a license (23), incomplete vehicle equipment (17), driving under the influence of drugs (6), loud exhaust pipes (6), and missing license plates (4). Six suspects were also arrested for methamphetamine possession with 102 pills seized. No accidents, injuries, or deaths were reported during the event. Phetchabun province integrated all agencies with provincial police to tightly control the 'Water Trip' activity from November 13–15, 2026, deploying personnel to set up checkpoints and intercept points along key routes, enforce traffic discipline, inspect vehicle conditions and risky behaviors, prevent street racing, vehicle modifications, loud exhausts, and alcohol and drug use. Surveillance teams monitored gathering points and accommodations, with emergency medical readiness and traffic management prepared. The operation aims to maintain order, prevent accidents, and ensure safety for locals, tourists, and participants, reducing risky behavior and minimizing impact on area residents. Source: Phetchabun Provincial Public Relations Office.
