Crime Man Dies After Swallowing 49 Meth Pills to Evade Police in Nakhon Pathom

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin

 

A 28-year-old man has died after reportedly swallowing 49 methamphetamine pills during a police stop in Nakhon Pathom in an apparent attempt to conceal the drugs. The man began convulsing in a police holding cell and later died in hospital, prompting his family to seek justice.

 

The deceased, Mr Theeranai Chumpan, had been driving to work in the early hours of 2 June when he encountered a police checkpoint operated by Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police. According to his wife, Ms Natthawadee, Mr Theeranai panicked, swallowed a packet of methamphetamine tablets and attempted to flee. He was quickly apprehended by officers, who managed to retrieve only the empty plastic drug packet from his throat.

 

Police then escorted Mr Theeranai to Nakhon Pathom Hospital for a drug test. He reportedly told medical staff that he had swallowed only two pills and was returned to the police station for observation.

According to Ms Natthawadee, she visited her husband at the station around 08:00. Initially, he appeared stable, but later he began convulsing violently in his cell, grabbing onto the iron bars before collapsing. She immediately alerted police officers and investigators, who called for assistance and carried him downstairs. Blood was seen coming from his mouth and nose as he was laid near the police vehicle.

 

He was transported to Nakhon Pathom Hospital with CPR administered en route. Despite efforts to save him, Mr Theeranai was pronounced dead at 15:40.

 

The family alleges that officers failed to take the situation seriously and delayed medical assistance. Ms Natthawadee claims an officer told her that unless her husband was foaming at the mouth, they would not take him to hospital.

 

Police Colonel Achirawat Thaworncharoenwat, Superintendent of Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station, confirmed that a fellow detainee told officers that Mr Theeranai admitted to swallowing 49 meth pills. He said a formal investigation committee will be established to look into the incident and promised full cooperation with the family.

 

The case has raised serious concerns over police conduct, detainee safety and emergency response protocols in custody.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-06-04

 

 

 

[JoePai]

 prompting his family to seek justice

 

Justice was served  !

[blaze master]

I mean. 

[Bert got kinky]

 

Another Darwin award winner. 😆

 

 

[Gottfrid]

Yeah, 49 pills might have such effect on the human body.

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Suspect Dies After Swallowing 49 Meth Pills – Hospital Director Denies Any Medical Negligence

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

The Director of Nakhon Pathom Hospital has firmly denied allegations of medical negligence in the death of a drug suspect who died after secretly swallowing 49 methamphetamine pills.

 

The deceased, identified as Mr Teeranai, 25, was arrested in the early hours of 2 June by officers from Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station on drug-related charges. He initially told both police and medical staff that he had only consumed two pills of methamphetamine.

 

According to Pol. Col. Achirawat Thaworncharoenwat, Superintendent of Mueang Nakhon Pathom Police Station, the suspect was arrested at approximately 03:00 and handed over to investigators at 06:35. He was formally charged with drug use and driving under the influence of drugs.

 

Later that morning, around 09:15, while being prepared for court transfer, Mr Teeranai collapsed in his holding cell and became unresponsive. Emergency services were called, and he was rushed to Nakhon Pathom Hospital for treatment.

 

Doctors questioned the suspect upon arrival, during which he admitted to ingesting two methamphetamine tablets. As a precaution, the hospital kept him under observation for two hours before discharging him back into police custody. No severe symptoms were evident at the time.

 

However, while being transferred to the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Court later that day, Mr Teeranai again showed signs of distress. He was returned to hospital by rescue teams, where he later died at approximately 15:45.

 

It was only after his death that police learned from a fellow detainee that Mr Teeranai had allegedly swallowed 49 methamphetamine pills in an attempt to avoid prosecution.

 

Hospital Director Dr. Surachai Chokkhachitchai defended the actions of his staff, stating:

 

“The suspect misled both police and doctors. He claimed to have taken only two pills. If he had told the truth, we would have immediately performed gastric lavage (stomach pumping) and placed him under close observation. We followed all proper medical protocols based on the information given at the time.”

 

Authorities have since launched an investigation into the death and carried out an autopsy in the presence of medical staff, a public prosecutor, district officials and Mr Teeranai’s wife.

 

Records show that Mr Teeranai had previously been arrested twice for drug-related offences. Police speculate that the suspect feared further legal consequences, which may have motivated him to conceal the extent of his drug ingestion.

 

The incident has prompted debate over detainee screening and hospital procedures in drug-related cases. Police and hospital authorities continue to stress that accurate information from suspects is vital to ensure appropriate and potentially life-saving medical responses.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-06-05