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Pathum Thani Immigration Police raided and arrested a Chinese overstayer along with a Thai friend at a dormitory near Si Mueang Market, seizing methamphetamine and ketamine vapes. On November 4, 2026, Pol. Lt. Gen. Thongprot Sirisukha, commander of Immigration Division 3, ordered Pol. Col. Natthakitti Misuk, chief of Pathum Thani Immigration, to lead a crackdown on illegal foreigners and drugs. They found a group of Chinese nationals and Thai friends secretly using drugs at a dormitory near Si Mueang Market in Pathum Thani. From a search of the target room, three suspects were apprehended: Mr. Zhang (alias), 47, Chinese, charged with overstaying for 107 days; Ms. Duean (alias), 30, Thai; and Mr. Phong (alias), 29, Thai. The two Thai suspects were charged with illegal possession of Category 1 narcotics (methamphetamine). Police confiscated 4 methamphetamine pills and ketamine vape cartridges, then transferred all suspects and evidence to Kui Kat Police Station for further legal action.

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