District Chief Raids Drinking Party at Mae Sariang Office
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At 06:15 on October 26, 2026, Mae Sariang District Chief Warasak Panthong directed Deputy District Chief Wikit Chaoduree, head of the security division, along with the district's special operations team and Mae Sariang police, to enforce the law against a group drinking alcohol at the district office during the annual Khaw Khao Kom running event. Officials discovered four individuals — three men and one woman — sitting on a pickup truck tailgate drinking alcohol from glasses within the district office grounds. All four were charged under Article 31, which prohibits consuming alcohol in government premises or their vicinity, and Article 42, which stipulates penalties of up to six months imprisonment, a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht, or both. Mae Sariang district emphasized that drinking alcohol in government premises, public areas such as sidewalks, parks, and bridges is illegal. The district continues to coordinate with relevant agencies to maintain peace and order, suppress illegal activities, prevent and combat all forms of crime including drugs, illegal entry, and other violations, ensuring safety for residents and tourists in line with Ministry of Interior policy.
