Bangkok Police Conduct Night Raid on Nine Entertainment Venues
Bangkok police and S.W.A.T. officers raided nine entertainment venues in the Rama 9, Mahad Thai and Town In Town areas late at night. They checked IDs, searched for weapons and drugs, and tested 45 patrons for substance use, finding no violations. Authorities reminded venue owners to obey laws on age limits, operating hours and preventing illegal activity.
On the night of October 15, 2069, at midnight, Pol. Col. Jettra Yang nok, superintendent of Wang Thonglang Police, led his officers together with the S.W.A.T. team from Division 4 in a coordinated sweep of nine venues: The Galaxy, Prim, Tasty, Loft Two Bar, Library, Wake Up, Seyès, Mahad Thai Liquor House and Lamae. They examined customer and staff identification, looked for firearms and illegal items, tested opening and closing times against legal requirements, and conducted random urine tests on 45 patrons, all of which returned negative for drugs. Officers also warned operators to hold proper licences, bar entry to anyone under 20, prohibit drug use, prostitution or weapons on the premises, serve alcohol and use sound only within legal times, and prevent any brawls inside or outside the establishments. Pol. Col. Jettra said police will continue to crack down on crime, vice, firearms and illegal nominee businesses to keep the area safe for residents and tourists, and urged the public to report any suspicious activity to Wang Thonglang Police at 02-184-4339 or the 191 hotline, available 24 hours a day.
