Police Bust Drug Party with 21 Suspects in Udon Thani

On July 27, 2569, at Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, Provincial Police Commander Thawatchai Thungpao, Deputy Commander Phan Phet Khae Kamnoed Phet, Police Station Commander Phatthana Wongse Jhan Phon, and Mueang Udon Thani District Officer Chawish Pongkhan announced the arrest of 21 people aged 18-48, consisting of 14 men and 7 women. Police seized 10 MDMA pills, 3 grams of ketamine, 1 bottle of GHB, and 5 methamphetamine tablets from an unnumbered rental house on Don Udom Lane, Udon Thani Municipality. The arrests were made at 11:30 a.m. on July 26, 2569.

Investigation revealed that Wichyphon rented the house and possessed 1.5 MDMA pills and 1 methamphetamine tablet. Pimukkhaphan had 9 MDMA pills, 2 ketamine packets, 1 GHB bottle, and 3 methamphetamine tablets. Chaiphrueksa possessed MDMA pills, and Techini had 1 methamphetamine tablet. Police charged these four with possession of Type 1 stimulants (GHB), Type 2 stimulants (ketamine and methamphetamine), and Type 1 narcotics (MDMA). The remaining 17 suspects tested positive for drug use in urine samples and were charged with illegal consumption of Type 1 narcotics and Type 2 stimulants.

District Officer Chawish revealed that the office had received complaints about regular vehicle traffic at the rental house, suspecting illegal drug activities. Police conducted the raid as part of the government's "90-Day Drug Elimination Operation." After learning the house hosted regular drug parties, they planned and executed the arrest, finding 21 people using drugs inside.

Police Commander Phatthana reported that three days of surveillance showed night-life revelers inviting each other to the drug party after bars closed, spreading word of mouth without social media promotion. Most participants were regular drug users. On the morning of July 26, police used a search warrant to raid the house and found all 21 people enjoying the drug party inside.