Police have extended their operation, apprehending an additional four individuals involved in the illegal activities behind the scenes of the Chinese-owned "Diamond KTV" underground nightclub.

 

The raid took place within a spa and massage parlor on New Phetchaburi Road, Bangkapi Subdistrict, Huay Kwang District, Bangkok, around 3:00 AM on June 2nd. The officers managed to detain a total of 48 individuals, among them Chinese tourists, after discovering a room used for karaoke with drug paraphernalia.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

On August 29th, it was reported that Pol. Gen. Thitipong Sangsanguan, the Chief of Police, instructed Pol. Col. Teerasak Chantharapiphop, the Superintendent of DSI (Department of Special Investigation), to lead DSI officers in expanding the investigation and arrests, reported Daily News.

 

The focus was on three targeted areas, leading to the apprehension of four suspects: Ms. Suwipha, 24, Thai; Mr. Pramote, 43, Thai; Ms. Najoo, 45, Laotian; and Mr. Worasit, 61, Thai.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

All four suspects denied involvement, stating that they would address the charges in court.

 

At first, law enforcement pressed charges against them encompassing various counts, including:

 

drug trafficking, aiding and abetting significant drug-related felonies,

 

plotting to engage in severe drug violations, having possession of Category 2 substances (methamphetamine) with intent to sell,

 

running an unlicensed establishment, illicitly vending alcohol without proper authorization, surpassing lawful alcohol trading hours, allowing the presence of weapons and drugs on their premises,

 

operating communication equipment without a license, and sheltering undocumented immigrants.

 

Subsequently, the suspects were apprehended and are presently under custody as part of an ongoing inquiry.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

-- ASEAN NOW 2023-08-30

 

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A double edged sword, kicking all the illegal Chinese back to China and no straight Chinese tourists want to come.

TAT must be wondering what to do next...

Not getting the spa massage vibe from the photos more like dingy dungeon ????

7 hours ago, hotchilli said:

A double edged sword, kicking all the illegal Chinese back to China and no straight Chinese tourists want to come.

TAT must be wondering what to do next...

Give us (innocent tourists) 3 months, problem partly solved.