Police Chief Transfers Five Officers After Khao San Pub Raid
Police Chief has ordered the transfer of five senior officers from Chana Songkram Police Station after a raid by the Provincial Administration Department on an illegal pub on Khao San Road led to drug seizures and arrests. The venue has been closed, and an investigation is underway into why station police failed to detect any irregularities during their own check. Separate raids by Don Mueang and Region 2 police uncovered a newly opened gambling den in a luxury village, with the chief denying any political involvement.
Police Chief orders the transfer of five senior officers from Chana Songkram Police Station to Region 1 Police Headquarters following the Department of Provincial Administration's raid on an entertainment venue next to the station. On October 10, 2026, at 03:00, the Department of Provincial Administration deployed forces to search the venue on Khao San Road, arresting suspects and seizing multiple drug-related items. The venue, located just a few hundred meters from Chana Songkram Police Station, has been ordered closed. The chief also issued the transfer order to ensure a fair investigation by the committee handling the case.
At 01:00 today, officers from Chana Songkram Police Station inspected the area and found no irregularities. The chief has ordered a committee to examine how the officers carried out their duties and why they failed to detect any abnormality; if misconduct is found, criminal and disciplinary penalties will be pursued. He said he needs to first verify whether the station chief was misled by subordinates regarding information concealment.
Regarding the case where Don Mueang Police Station and Region 2 Police raided a gambling den in the Don Mueang area, the operation was conducted after receiving tips from local residents. Officers discovered the venue had recently opened and spent several days planning before the raid, as the den was situated in a large luxury village that is difficult to access, requiring careful preparation.
The chief denied any involvement of local politicians from Nonthaburi Province, stating that regardless of who is involved, police will pursue legal action based on the law and available evidence.
