Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Police in Bangkok have dismantled a foreign-led criminal syndicate operating from a barbershop, uncovering a secret drug den. A raid in the Watthana district led to the arrest of eight suspects from countries such as Egypt, Myanmar, Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Thailand. Officers discovered the shop was a front, finding drugs and paraphernalia hidden throughout the premises.

 

This operation followed extended surveillance in the Nana area, where undercover officers observed foreign nationals enticing tourists with drugs. Utilizing sniffer dogs, police found narcotics concealed in everyday items like a juice blender. The raid resulted in the seizure of ecstasy, crystal meth, cocaine, meth pills, magic mushrooms, contraband cigarettes, and cash exceeding 125,000 baht.

 

The ringleader, a Thai national named Chalongkwan, along with Egyptian suspect Mina Farouk, denied involvement. Despite these claims, investigators assert the group operated as an organized network with suspected transnational links. Police report that individuals involved intimidated locals and tourists, harming Thailand’s reputation.

 

In response, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom has initiated a comprehensive crackdown on similar crimes, promising to enhance safety for both residents and tourists. Authorities aim to dismantle networks connected to these operations and restore public confidence.

 

Key Takeaways

• Eight suspects from multiple countries were arrested in the raid.
• Drugs and cash were discovered hidden in the barbershop turned drug den.
• Police have launched a full-scale crackdown on transnational crime groups.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-10-16

 

 

Can't believe there wasn't a Nigerian amongst all that lot 😀

4 minutes ago, ronster said:

Can't believe there wasn't a Nigerian amongst all that lot 😀

 

Probably hiding in the shadows. 

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Police in Bangkok have dismantled a foreign-led criminal syndicate operating from a barbershop, uncovering a secret drug den. A raid in the Watthana district led to the arrest of eight suspects from countries such as Egypt, Myanmar, Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Thailand. Officers discovered the shop was a front, finding drugs and paraphernalia hidden throughout the premises.

Good work

Guess I'm going to have to look for a new Pakistani barber now. Good things never last. 

 

Bangkok police arrested six foreign men, a Thai woman and a Myanmar woman at a barber shop on Nana Road (Sukhumvit Soi 3) where they said drugs were available.

Police said that while walking on Nana Road at 11pm on Wednesday, plainclothes officers were greeted by two foreign men who offered them drugs.

 

The foreigners then brought the undercover policemen to a barber shop on the top floor of a five-storey building on Nana Road. They were taken to a secret room where the suspects showed them pills priced at 2,000 baht each.

 

https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/easy/3122270/drug-den-busted-at-nana-barber-shop-in-bangkok

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The raid resulted in the seizure of ecstasy, crystal meth, cocaine, meth pills, magic mushrooms, contraband cigarettes, and cash exceeding 125,000 baht.

 

certainly a one stop shop

43 minutes ago, short-Timer said:

Guess I'm going to have to look for a new Pakistani barber now. Good things never last. 

 

Bangkok police arrested six foreign men, a Thai woman and a Myanmar woman at a barber shop on Nana Road (Sukhumvit Soi 3) where they said drugs were available.

Police said that while walking on Nana Road at 11pm on Wednesday, plainclothes officers were greeted by two foreign men who offered them drugs.

 

The foreigners then brought the undercover policemen to a barber shop on the top floor of a five-storey building on Nana Road. They were taken to a secret room where the suspects showed them pills priced at 2,000 baht each.

 

https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/easy/3122270/drug-den-busted-at-nana-barber-shop-in-bangkok

theres a monty python skit in this one 🙃🤣

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Police in Bangkok have dismantled a foreign-led criminal syndicate operating from a barbershop, uncovering a secret drug den. A raid in the Watthana district led to the arrest of eight suspects from countries such as Egypt, Myanmar, Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Thailand. Officers discovered the shop was a front, finding drugs and paraphernalia hidden throughout the premises.

 

This operation followed extended surveillance in the Nana area, where undercover officers observed foreign nationals enticing tourists with drugs. Utilizing sniffer dogs, police found narcotics concealed in everyday items like a juice blender. The raid resulted in the seizure of ecstasy, crystal meth, cocaine, meth pills, magic mushrooms, contraband cigarettes, and cash exceeding 125,000 baht.

 

The ringleader, a Thai national named Chalongkwan, along with Egyptian suspect Mina Farouk, denied involvement. Despite these claims, investigators assert the group operated as an organized network with suspected transnational links. Police report that individuals involved intimidated locals and tourists, harming Thailand’s reputation.

 

In response, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom has initiated a comprehensive crackdown on similar crimes, promising to enhance safety for both residents and tourists. Authorities aim to dismantle networks connected to these operations and restore public confidence.

 

Key Takeaways

• Eight suspects from multiple countries were arrested in the raid.
• Drugs and cash were discovered hidden in the barbershop turned drug den.
• Police have launched a full-scale crackdown on transnational crime groups.

 

Related Stories:

Pattaya Drug Den Disguised as Kratom Shop Raided

Drug Raid in Ayutthaya on “Party Drug” Dealer

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-10-16

 

 

should have stayed in Saville

 Egypt, Myanmar, Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Thailand

 

Great concoction of countries. 

Oooh, 'secret drug den'. Why did they rent in Nana--what bozos!

 

Boys in brown mustn't have gotten their envelope.

Its comforting to see that barber shops the world around are used as universal drug fronts

Egypt, Myanmar, Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Thailand...sounds about as solid as BRICS

The headline states, " Foreign-Led Drug Ring Busted at a Barbershop". Then goes on to state, "The ringleader, a Thai national named Chalongkwan, along with Egyptian suspect Mina Farouk",

Should not the headline have  stated a Thai-led Drug ring and foreigners were involved?

24 minutes ago, cynic1 said:

The headline states, " Foreign-Led Drug Ring Busted at a Barbershop". Then goes on to state, "The ringleader, a Thai national named Chalongkwan, along with Egyptian suspect Mina Farouk",

Should not the headline have  stated a Thai-led Drug ring and foreigners were involved?

One word: Tourism

Now, what about all the drug pushers walking up and down Sukhumvit Road 24/7, or are they "protected"?

I thought it might have been a Turkish barbers shop.Seems they are all the rage in the UK. 20 to every town

7 hours ago, ronster said:

Can't believe there wasn't a Nigerian amongst all that lot 😀

 

That was exactly what I thought too. But on second thought...???? 

7 hours ago, ronster said:

Can't believe there wasn't a Nigerian amongst all that lot 😀

Or a turk seeing as it was a barber shop. 🤷🏼

26 minutes ago, Beat666 said:

 

That was exactly what I thought too. But on second thought...???? 

He's a hide and seek champion or he grassed them up as they were competition 🤣

7 hours ago, Caldera said:

 

Probably hiding in the shadows. 

Along with a chinaman!!!

3 hours ago, Knocker33 said:

I thought it might have been a Turkish barbers shop.Seems they are all the rage in the UK. 20 to every town

and, they only take cash as payment. Don't accept credit cards.     Wondering  why that is !!!!!!!!!!!