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Authorities in Phanom District, Surat Thani Province, arrested a 35-year-old man for dealing methamphetamine after a routine drug screening at a local school revealed that a student had tested positive for drugs.

 

The arrest was carried out under the direction of Mr. Teerut Supawiboonphon, Governor of Surat Thani, and coordinated by Lt. Somchai Ruangchan, the provincial deputy governor, Pol. Maj. Gen. Sermphan Sirikhong, Provincial Police Commander, Phanom District Chief Mr. Suchao Tumosik, District Clerk Mr. Pichai Sutsawas and Pol. Col. Athiwat Chaiyaseesut, Chief of Phanom Police Station.

 

The suspect, identified as Mr. Pannathorn, also known as “Neung,” was apprehended at a rubber storage facility in Moo 1, Khlong Cha-un Subdistrict, Phanom District. Officers found him in possession of 296 methamphetamine pills, five 100-baht notes, drug paraphernalia and a mobile phone.

 

Mr. Suchao explained that the district has implemented a proactive drug prevention policy targeting both schools and local communities. During an unannounced drug screening at a school, officials discovered that at least one student had tested positive for methamphetamine. Further investigation led to the identification of Mr. Pannathorn as the source of the drugs.

 

Following his arrest, Mr. Pannathorn was taken into custody and handed over to investigators at Phanom Police Station. He faces charges of possession of a Category 1 narcotic (methamphetamine) with intent to distribute for commercial purposes leading to widespread public harm and unauthorised use of a Category 1 narcotic.

 

Local authorities affirmed their commitment to continuing strict enforcement and expanding their efforts to keep drugs out of schools and surrounding communities.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-07-18

 

 

 

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