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A 40-year-old man is in hospital after reportedly swallowing around 100 methamphetamine pills in a desperate attempt to evade arrest. The dramatic incident unfolded in Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province, when local police spotted the man acting suspiciously in a sedan parked at the roadside.

 

The officers, Sergeant Major Papawin Tamueang and Sergeant Major Siriwit Dettawee-Chot, were on routine patrol along Suvarnabhumi Road 3 when they noticed the vehicle. As they approached, the driver suddenly sped away, prompting a police pursuit through the area. The chase continued until the vehicle was cornered near the entrance of Soi Manthana on outbound Theparak Road at kilometre marker 17.

 

Trapped by traffic ahead, the suspect attempted to flee on foot, opening the left-side door and bolting from the vehicle. However, officers quickly apprehended him. In a shocking turn of events, as police were making the arrest, the man, later identified as Mr Metha, aged 40, grabbed a bundle of over 100 methamphetamine pills and began frantically chewing and swallowing them.

 

Despite police shouting for him to spit out the pills, fearing he might overdose, Mr Metha continued to ingest them. Moments later, he began showing signs of severe distress, including cold sweats and signs of shock. Emergency medical services were immediately called to the scene.

 

Mr Metha was rushed to Bang Sao Thong Hospital, where he remains under police custody and medical supervision. He now faces further legal proceedings related to drug possession and resisting arrest.

 

According to police records, Mr Metha has a history of drug-related offences, having been prosecuted on four previous occasions.

 

Sergeant Major Papawin Tamueang stated, “When we approached the car, the suspect suddenly drove off. Once cornered, he tried to dispose of the drugs by swallowing them, likely in a panic. Fortunately, we were able to get him medical help in time.”

 

Authorities are continuing their investigation.

 

-- 2025-04-17

 

He obviously didn't think this through correctly - Darwin candidate. Absolutely

21 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Mr Metha, aged 40, grabbed a bundle of over 100 methamphetamine pills

 

That the nickname they gave him or...?

Just throw the pills out the car come on they probably wouldnt even have noticed

They'll have plenty of time to question him if he lives.   He'll be up for days.

idiots - pity he didn't succumb to his antics

Substandard quality of pills... he survived even after consuming 100 pills... 

5 hours ago, Woke to Sounds said:

 

That the nickname they gave him or...?

Now known as King Metha...

5 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

He obviously didn't think this through correctly - Darwin candidate. Absolutely

Definitely a Darwin Award in the making! 

5 hours ago, Woke to Sounds said:

 

That the nickname they gave him or...?

 

Do you call this Namesake?

46 minutes ago, factual monk said:

Substandard quality of pills... he survived even after consuming 100 pills... 

 

He tested it on himself.

9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Fortunately, we were able to get him medical help in time.”

Un...

Sounds like a Cheech and Chong sketch.