Police Search Khao San Road Bars in Drug-Free Campaign

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In a concerted effort to maintain a 'drug-free' environment in nightlife venues, Bangkok police conducted searches on several bars along Khao San Road on 2nd February. The operation was part of a government directive aimed at preventing drug-related activities in entertainment districts.

 

Led by Police Colonel Ekkapop Tanprayoon, deputy commander of the Metropolitan Police Division 1, the operation involved officers from Chanasongkram Police Station, tourist police, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, alongside the Office of the Narcotics Control Board. The collaborative force aimed to prevent crime and suppress drug-related activities in the popular area.

 

Four establishments were targeted in the inspections: The Club, ReRe Khao San, Khao San Centre, and Lucky Beer. Officers checked patrons to ensure all were over the legal age of 20, and conducted searches for weapons and illegal substances both inside the venues and in the adjacent car parks.

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The operation resulted in no underage individuals found, and no evidence of drug use or possession of weapons was detected. A total of 39 individuals were subjected to random urine tests, all of which came back negative for drugs.

 

Police Colonel Sanong Saengmanee from Chanasongkram Police Station stressed the importance of strict adherence to regulations by venue managers. He instructed them to rigorously check IDs, search for weapons before allowing entry, adhere to legal closing times, and prohibit any form of gambling on the premises, reported Daily News.

 

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-- 2025-02-03

 

 

[flyingtlger]

2 minutes ago, webfact said:

Four establishments were targeted in the inspections: The Club, ReRe Khao San, Khao San Centre, and Lucky Beer

These are the establishments were probably the ones that didn't "donate" enough into the police fund, if you know what I mean....