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In a significant raid on Wednesday, 415 individuals tested positive for illegal drug use at the 24 Bar in Suphan Buri province, Muang district. The operation, conducted by the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) and local officials, targeted the pub at around 1:30 am, where over 1,000 patrons were found. The presence of illegal activities including underage entry and after-hours alcohol sales prompted the raid.

 

The operation followed complaints from local residents about nightspots flouting legal regulations. Authorities discovered 50 minors on the premises, with one as young as 15, and 35 of these minors tested positive for drug use. Officials confirmed that sales of alcohol occurred after legal hours, and many small plastic sachets of illegal drugs and knives were discarded by patrons during the raid.

 

Urine tests were administered to all 1,042 individuals present, with 261 men and 154 women testing positive. According to the law, proceedings for charges or rehabilitation will follow. The raid was a response to allegations of illegal activities, including allowing minors and facilitating drug use.

 

The pub operator faces charges for several legal violations, such as selling alcohol to minors, operating beyond legal hours, and enabling drug-related activities. These actions contravene directives issued by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

 

Suphan Buri governor, Piriya Chanthadilok, confirmed preparations for a five-year closure order of the venue under his authority as per the NCPO directives. Despite previous inspections showing no evidence of drugs, a high-profile DJ event drew larger crowds, necessitating the comprehensive coordination with DOPA.

Moving forward, the authorities plan to uphold stringent monitoring of nightlife venues to adhere to legal and social norms, assuring community safety.

 

Key Takeaways

• 415 people tested positive for drugs in a Suphan Buri pub raid.
• The venue faces a five-year closure due to legal infractions.
• Authorities aim to enhance monitoring of local nightspots.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-09-24

 

 

We have a winner !!! 🏆 

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a significant raid on Wednesday, 415 individuals tested positive for illegal drug use at the 24 Bar in Suphan Buri province, Muang district. The operation, conducted by the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) and local officials, targeted the pub at around 1:30 am, where over 1,000 patrons were found. The presence of illegal activities including underage entry and after-hours alcohol sales prompted the raid.

 

The operation followed complaints from local residents about nightspots flouting legal regulations. Authorities discovered 50 minors on the premises, with one as young as 15, and 35 of these minors tested positive for drug use. Officials confirmed that sales of alcohol occurred after legal hours, and many small plastic sachets of illegal drugs and knives were discarded by patrons during the raid.

 

Urine tests were administered to all 1,042 individuals present, with 261 men and 154 women testing positive. According to the law, proceedings for charges or rehabilitation will follow. The raid was a response to allegations of illegal activities, including allowing minors and facilitating drug use.

 

The pub operator faces charges for several legal violations, such as selling alcohol to minors, operating beyond legal hours, and enabling drug-related activities. These actions contravene directives issued by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

 

Suphan Buri governor, Piriya Chanthadilok, confirmed preparations for a five-year closure order of the venue under his authority as per the NCPO directives. Despite previous inspections showing no evidence of drugs, a high-profile DJ event drew larger crowds, necessitating the comprehensive coordination with DOPA.

Moving forward, the authorities plan to uphold stringent monitoring of nightlife venues to adhere to legal and social norms, assuring community safety.

 

Key Takeaways

• 415 people tested positive for drugs in a Suphan Buri pub raid.
• The venue faces a five-year closure due to legal infractions.
• Authorities aim to enhance monitoring of local nightspots.

 

Related Stories

Operation Raids Gambling  & Drugs Den in Samut Sakhon

Police Seize 800kg of Crystal Meth in Bangkok Raid

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-09-24

 

 

this is a local pub, nothing to do w foreigners: almost half of 'em had drugs!

comparing w the society? 😛

If there had been a large number of foreigners involved this would have been front page news and Thai netizens would have been screaming about it being caused by lax visa regulations.

 

However in this instance they need to look closer to home

a good rave