96 revellers at Bangkok pub charged with violating emergency decree

By THE NATION

 

 

Almost a hundred partygoers were busted at a pub on Bangkok’s Pradit Manutham Road for violating the emergency decree that prohibits public gathering during the Covid-19 situation.

 

At 12.30am on Friday (June 19), 50 police officers from Khok Khram Police Station raided an entertainment business named "Fake Illusion" on Pradit Manutham Road in Beung Kum district after they were tipped off about an illegal party with the use of alcohol and drugs.

 

 

At the two-storey pub located over 1 rai of land, officials found 96 partygoers -- 64 male and 32 female -- dancing to loud music and drinking. Four were underage, aged 16-17.

 

Officials conducted urine tests at the scene and reportedly found 23 revellers -- 11 males and 12 females -- had purple urine, indicating the use of narcotics. Police also reportedly found over 20 zip-lock bags containing a substance that looked like methamphetamine and sent them to a lab for detailed examination. Police also reportedly found a 9mm Beretta handgun and 10 bullets in one of the cars that were parked in front of the club.

 

 

All 96 revellers were charged with violating the emergency decree, while those who tested positive for narcotics will be sent to a hospital to confirm the results before being charged with drug use. Police will also hold the car owner in custody while the gun’s origin is being inspected.

 

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But, But the alcohol ban was lifted, I can drink now.  I am sure there must have been a restaurant on the premises...lol.

 

I have been to Fake Illusion several times prior to the shutdown of entertainment venues and Bars.  This location has an outdoor seating area where you can chill, a dance floor, a large DJ booth, a VIP sitting Area, and many Bar type tables for friends to sit at.  The bar itself also has seating around the outside rail.  It is/or was a fairly decent place.  Lots of decent bands played there. Looks like it will now be shuttered possibly, and who knows what else.  They must not have paid someone the right amount.  I do know that many of the folks I had been introduced to in the past there were actual police officers off-duty, but that was prior to this decree and such.  Times change.

 

 

 

I thought social distancing was scrapped

Can't be true it's just a Fake Illusion.

Interesting how they can deduce from a random drug test the type and amount of substances. Ya don't think it might have been a setup do ya ? Police are now judge and jury as well as forensic " experts" ! Kinda takes the revelry right outta ya ..

3 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

 

I'm sure this place did not have a licence to sell or permit the use of illegal drugs on its premises. Should be closed down permanently, and those involved imprisoned.

1 minute ago, condobrit001 said:

I'm sure this place did not have a licence to sell or permit the use of illegal drugs on its premises..

Never alluded to that now did I Brit, you could have deleted the entire quote box, but you chose to leave it for your own reasons.  Enjoy your day.

12 minutes ago, Greg O said:

Can't be true it's just a Fake Illusion.

Interesting how they can deduce from a random drug test the type and amount of substances. Ya don't think it might have been a setup do ya ? Police are now judge and jury as well as forensic " experts" ! Kinda takes the revelry right outta ya ..

what are you on about?

 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Officials conducted urine tests at the scene and reportedly found 23 revellers -- 11 males and 12 females -- had purple urine, indicating the use of narcotics. Police also reportedly found over 20 zip-lock bags containing a substance that looked like methamphetamine and sent them to a lab for detailed examination.

if the test was indeed keyed to test for narcotics ( a rather wide spectrum admittedly) then a positive result would indicate their presence.

As for type, well it indicates a visual assessment and discerning amount involved counting to 20.

 

what is unclear about that?

did you read the article?

2 minutes ago, n00dle said:

what are you on about?

 

if the test was indeed keyed to test for narcotics ( a rather wide spectrum admittedly) then a positive result would indicate their presence.

As for type, well it indicates a visual assessment and discerning amount involved counting to 20.

 

what is unclear about that?

did you read the article?

In the UK the cops do road side drugs tests on drivers, they're able to detect cocaine & cannabis.

They're catching more drug-drivers than they are drunk-drivers.

50 police officers ?

 

What they do the other days ?

 

(we can see, when they want, they can do)

Well nearly 100 people is pushing it bit far. Why would they charge the customers when it is the pub that allowed it.

1 hour ago, Greg O said:

Can't be true it's just a Fake Illusion.

Interesting how they can deduce from a random drug test the type and amount of substances. Ya don't think it might have been a setup do ya ? Police are now judge and jury as well as forensic " experts" ! Kinda takes the revelry right outta ya ..

What's 'interesting' is that you didn't read the OP or, for some reason, you chose to fabricate your own version of it.  

 

The police did not "deduce" anything about the type and amount of the drugs even though they have eyes and experience and it's not unreasonable, based on visual evidence, to take an educated guess at what they were...

"Officials conducted urine tests at the scene and reportedly found 23 revellers -- 11 males and 12 females -- had purple urine, indicating the use of narcotics. Police also reportedly found over 20 zip-lock bags containing a substance that looked like methamphetamine and sent them to a lab for detailed examination".

57 minutes ago, holy cow cm said:

Well nearly 100 people is pushing it bit far. Why would they charge the customers when it is the pub that allowed it.

The pub wasn't drinking, gathering in large numbers or consuming narcotics!

3 minutes ago, Bob A Kneale said:

The pub wasn't drinking, gathering in large numbers or consuming narcotics!

The pub allowed it. Drugs are another topic.

1 hour ago, holy cow cm said:

Well nearly 100 people is pushing it bit far. Why would they charge the customers when it is the pub that allowed it.

Sorry officer, it wasn't my fault I was speeding. You should blame the owner of the car, that I stole it off.

1 hour ago, Andrew65 said:

In the UK the cops do road side drugs tests on drivers, they're able to detect cocaine & cannabis.

They're catching more drug-drivers than they are drunk-drivers.

indeed. it is the same in most modern cities i would expect.

6 minutes ago, holy cow cm said:

11 minutes ago, Bob A Kneale said:

The pub wasn't drinking, gathering in large numbers or consuming narcotics!

The pub allowed it. Drugs are another topic.

Drug consumption/possession are this topic.   Breaking the current restrictions on public gatherings, drinking alcohol and taking drugs there are the responsibility of the individuals concerned also.  That 'the pub' permitted it doesn't absolve them from their offences.

Edited June 19, 20206 yr by Bob A Kneale

6 minutes ago, chesterubi1 said:

Sorry officer, it wasn't my fault I was speeding. You should blame the owner of the car, that I stole it off.

Not the same.

5 minutes ago, Bob A Kneale said:

Drug consumption/possession are this topic.   Breaking the current restrictions on public gatherings, drinking alcohol and taking drugs there are the responsibility of the individuals concerned also.  That 'the pub' permitted it doesn't absolve them from their offences.

I would bet the pub had some food offerings or peanuts to eat. How can the pub tell if you are sneaking taking drugs? More or less a social gathering rather than an all for one and one for all.

 

5 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

 

This picture is not Fake Illusion. It is Fake Club in Ratchada.

Edited June 19, 20206 yr by Mak25

Not a good ratio in there.  Sword fights ensuing.

Very little chance of clubs opening legally in Thailand and most other places for a long time, so this will continue. Last weekend the UK had 6000 people attending illegal raves.

16 minutes ago, Mak25 said:

 

This picture is not Fake Illusion. It is Fake Club in Ratchada.

Absolutely right.  Screen grabbed a photo to add. But does it matter in the grand scheme of things.  But then there are those who like to be perfectionists and point out all of the ills in society as well as what is posted.  It is unfortunately why the World is is such a quandary.  Just can not leave well enough alone....lol

Quarantine the lot of them for 14 days, just in case.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

96 revelers at Bangkok pub charged with violating emergency decree

 

This treasonous monkey business is positively shocking. Obviously disloyal and subversive elements are trying to take advantage of the government’s kindness and leniency.

 

It’s now abundantly clear that Democratic Thailand needs the Emergency Decree to guarantee national security.....and the health and welfare of the public demands that it become a permanent fixture of progressive, benevolent, enlightened, rightful, and eternal military rule.

 

Good order is paramount and must be maintained at all costs.

 

 

Edited June 19, 20206 yr by Hayduke

Bangkok use to have the most vibrant nightlife scene until the 2014 coup and then it started to decrease. Away from the sukhumvit I still found gems open until 4am and later, sadly these might not survive and Bangkok will really have lost it's spark.

Edited June 19, 20206 yr by tribalfusion001

So it is the abuse by people like them that stop me going & enjoying a quiet beer in my local pub.

Not fair

Not exactly a pub is it. Thailand has very few what I would call 'pubs' 

7 minutes ago, tribalfusion001 said:

Bangkok use to have the most vibrant nightlife scene until the 2014 coup and then it started to decrease. Away from the sukhumvit I still found gems open until 4am and later, sadly these might not survive and Bangkok will really will have lost it's spark.

The roof top bars were a spot unto there own.  It was why I entered into an agreement on my Penthouse Condo, so That instead of going out I could have friends over and sit on the large Balconies.  From the View I have I can see all of the fireworks displays during the new year and whenever else they want to light up the night Sky.  Birdseye view of CRU from my Largest balcony and of course the vibrant lights of the city.  Alas with the curfew and closures not so many late night fancy and colorful lights...

Show me the money...

Decent collection plate that night. 

no mention of race so I guess all Thai.  

I was never one to enjoy a party past 2 am and that messed up my next day.  thai clubs to loud for me and smoking allowed.   20 years behind common sense.   maybe the drug use was discrete?  since a low % purple.  I don't suggest anyone travel to Thailand anymore but  when I did advise people I told them make sure you don't smoke marijuana before you go to Thailand in case you have to pee on a strip.