Pictures courtesy of SiamChon

 

Police in Pattaya have detained 12 Chinese tourists and 20 Vietnamese women following a pre-dawn raid on a Pattaya nightclub, in an operation that raised concerns among reporters after authorities barred media from documenting the scene. The raid took place at 03.05 on 16 November 2025, when Pol Maj Gen Thitawat Suriyachai, Deputy Commander of Provincial Police Region 2, led combined investigative teams into Chinese owned Club Pattaya on Soi Third Road. Officers reported finding urine samples turning purple, plastic zip-lock sachets containing a ketamine-like substance and multiple foreign nationals allegedly working without permits.

 

The police operation involved officers from the Region 2 Investigation Division, Chonburi Provincial Investigation Police, Pattaya Police, and Chonburi Immigration. Upon arrival, they sealed all entrances and exits and prevented journalists from entering, leaving reporters to monitor events from outside. After approximately two hours, around 200 patrons, mostly Chinese tourists, were released, along with several Thai women.

 

Authorities had detained 12 Chinese nationals whose urine reportedly showed a purple reaction, suggesting suspected drug use. Another 20 Vietnamese women were taken into immigration custody after failing to produce valid work documentation. Officers also collected several discarded zip-lock bags containing powder resembling ketamine, which were scattered on the venue’s floor and kept as evidence.

 

The restriction on media access drew confusion from reporters, who questioned why information and visuals were withheld during what is typically a transparent entertainment-venue inspection. The apparent withholding of details raised concerns about possible undisclosed issues inside the premises. Police have so far provided only brief statements at the scene, prompting expectations for a fuller explanation.

 

SiamChon reported that authorities are expected to deliver an official briefing once the arresting team finalises evidence, testing results and immigration checks. The public will be awaiting clarification regarding the substances found, the status of the detained individuals and the rationale behind the unusually tight media restrictions.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Police detained 12 Chinese tourists after urine tests reportedly turned purple and held 20 Vietnamese women lacking work permits.

• Media were barred from entering the venue, raising questions about transparency during the operation.

• Evidence collected included multiple zip-lock bags containing a powder resembling ketamine found on the club floor.

 

  Adapted  by  Asean  Now from SiamChon 2025-11-16

 

 

 

41 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Authorities had detained 12 Chinese nationals whose urine reportedly showed a purple reaction, suggesting suspected drug use. Another 20 Vietnamese women were taken into immigration custody after failing to produce valid work documentation.

 

Good deport them, about the Viet women , how could they produce a work permit for prostitutes,in Thailand as there are no prostitutes in in Pattaya it's a work for thais only.

Thai Police detaining tourists having fun.

 

That's the only "need to know" when one chooses a holiday destination.

2 minutes ago, Peter Crow said:

Thai Police detaining tourists having fun.

 

That's the only "need to know" when one chooses a holiday destination.

 

Tourists will have no issues provided they don't piss purple.

35 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Tourists will have no issues provided they don't piss purple.

2hrs of your evening out in a club with lights on and music off while questioned and tested by police is an issue in itself, even if you don't take drugs.

2 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

2hrs of your evening out in a club with lights on and music off while questioned and tested by police is an issue in itself, even if you don't take drugs.

 

Yeah an inconvenience for sure but atleast ya dont get hauled off to the pokey!

1 hour ago, Peter Crow said:

Thai Police detaining tourists having fun.

That's the only "need to know" when one chooses a holiday destination.

 

Really? When did Ketamine become a fun chemical, and not deadly? Apparently, Mathew Perry did not get the memo.

Thailand does not need nor want the Chinese ketamine labs and dealers.

Can't be upsetting the Chinese might upset the Chinese tourism.

1 hour ago, Patong2021 said:

 

Really? When did Ketamine become a fun chemical, and not deadly? Apparently, Mathew Perry did not get the memo.

Thailand does not need nor want the Chinese ketamine labs and dealers.

K-holing is awesome.

1 hour ago, Ralf001 said:

K-holing is awesome.

Oki doki. Have fun. Please don't expect a gofundme when you have a stroke and need a catheter and adult diaper.

Pattaya is the wrong place doing hard drugs,  Frankfurt is much better, you can even inject that Sh.it near a police man they don`t give a damn.

 

......and why should they ? it`s YOUR body,  YOUR health , YOUR future - you can do whatever you want with it.

 

22 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

Good deport them, about the Viet women , how could they produce a work permit for prostitutes,in Thailand as there are no prostitutes in in Pattaya it's a work for thais only.

Would the "service industry" cover it...

Any mention of the management/owners of the club... what will happen to them.

And how about padlocking up the joint for 5 years.... that rarely happens anymore.

22 minutes ago, SongSomSoda said:

Pattaya is the wrong place doing hard drugs,  Frankfurt is much better, you can even inject that Sh.it near a police man they don`t give a damn.

 

......and why should they ? it`s YOUR body,  YOUR health , YOUR future - you can do whatever you want with it.

 

...and don't expect taxpayers to fund your medical treatment or rehabilitation from drug abuse ..whatever country you're in. Seen the streets in USA lately? ..where junkies gorge on cheap Chinese drugs ...

Take responsibility, for your health and your children's future.

25 minutes ago, SongSomSoda said:

Pattaya is the wrong place doing hard drugs,  Frankfurt is much better, you can even inject that Sh.it near a police man they don`t give a damn.

 

......and why should they ? it`s YOUR body,  YOUR health , YOUR future - you can do whatever you want with it.

 

Then the addicts, who steal, mug, shoplift and hang around in town centres, urinating in the streets should do the non addicts a favour and take their presence somewhere else... some people need help and restricting access to drugs is an attempt to keep them away from their weaknesses. 

More Chinese takeaway !! 

22 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

Good deport them, about the Viet women , how could they produce a work permit for prostitutes,in Thailand as there are no prostitutes in in Pattaya it's a work for thais only.

They are dancers and escorts just showing people a good time.  Hopefully it was all a clerical error and they will get their Non-B visa soon.

23 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Upon arrival, they sealed all entrances and exits and prevented journalists from entering, leaving reporters to monitor events from outside.

The restriction on media access drew confusion from reporters, who questioned why information and visuals were withheld during what is typically a transparent entertainment-venue inspection. The apparent withholding of details raised concerns about possible undisclosed issues inside the premises.

The public will be awaiting clarification regarding the substances found, the status of the detained individuals and the rationale behind the unusually tight media restrictions. 

Scrutinizing the RTP, very good.

23 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Media were barred from entering the venue, raising questions about transparency during the operation.

How strange!  It's almost like the police were reluctant to be shown working.

1 hour ago, SongSomSoda said:

Pattaya is the wrong place doing hard drugs,  Frankfurt is much better, you can even inject that Sh.it near a police man they don`t give a damn.

 

......and why should they ? it`s YOUR body,  YOUR health , YOUR future - you can do whatever you want with it.

 

So that's one vote for up to you...... do we have any advances on up to you?

21 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

 

Really? When did Ketamine become a fun chemical, and not deadly? Apparently, Mathew Perry did not get the memo.

Thailand does not need nor want the Chinese ketamine labs and dealers.

Ketamine is an anesthetic which has antidepressant effects, as such it is as addictive as most other illicit drugs. It has approval in the US for treatment of drug and treatment resistant depression, which I have.

22 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Tourists will have no issues provided they don't piss purple.

Add dope shops everywhere and then Russians fill up the place =mafia +Chinese Methamphetamine joined together with local gangs, one big family without any control, I would hazard a guess the white powder was coke probably cut to hell and police might have been tipped off that maybe there was possibly a worse ending than shutting it down, it's already happened b4 and fentanyl and other drugs are spreading all over Thailand 

Now the ice cream is going to be put on the cake, grow morphine and turn Thailand into little Cuba. 

You think Tony is bad? 

6 minutes ago, kiwikeith said:

Add dope shops everywhere and then Russians fill up the place =mafia +Chinese Methamphetamine joined together with local gangs, one big family without any control, I would hazard a guess the white powder was coke probably cut to hell and police might have been tipped off that maybe there was possibly a worse ending than shutting it down, it's already happened b4 and fentanyl and other drugs are spreading all over Thailand 

Now the ice cream is going to be put on the cake, grow morphine and turn Thailand into little Cuba. 

You think Tony is bad? 

powder would ketamine, not coke.... Cheap, popular and readily available.

4 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

Ketamine is an anesthetic which has antidepressant effects, as such it is as addictive as most other illicit drugs. It has approval in the US for treatment of drug and treatment resistant depression, which I have.

Chinese have no interest in Ketamine if any, only used to cut other drugs, meth is their trade and the police have only to look at NZ and Australia to see what a mess they are making of society, murder everyday now in NZ and meth and coke everywhere ever since the idiot government were told by Hong Kong British police that they would vet the chinese mafia from coming to Nz, they said it won't happen but now they have joined with the bike gangs and NZ is full of labs and murder happens every day, never seen when I grew up only a bit of smoke mostly home grown. 

5 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

powder would ketamine, not coke.... Cheap, popular and readily available.

Don't worry when the opium fields get going Chinese tourists will be flocking back to the opium dens and some people will be getting close to Elon Musk in the trillion club 

Just now, kiwikeith said:

Don't worry when the opium fields get going Chinese tourists will be flocking back to the opium dens and some people will be getting close to Elon Musk in the trillion club 

 

you been on the crack pipe yourself I suspect.

1 minute ago, Ralf001 said:

 

you been on the crack pipe yourself I suspect.

Are you stupid to submit a dump of crap post and think your funny, I have seen families destroyed and I worked in helping people get better from their lives being destroyed, sick you are 

1 minute ago, kiwikeith said:

Are you stupid to submit a dump of crap post and think your funny, I have seen families destroyed and I worked in helping people get better from their lives being destroyed, sick you are 

 

You are the one running your mouth about opium dens and Elon Musks wealth.

Not me.

Pehaps a VIp Or his offspring among those lnvolved. Press restiction suggests someone is receiving police protectlpn after this raid

4 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

You ayore the one running your mouth about opium dens and Elon Musks wealth.

Not me.

Your the one that's blind and with a sick sense of humour, sorry to say that we are supposed to be friends here making drug dealers into comedy is not funny and Pattaya and Phuket are now the most horrible places in Thailand and if you want to be still more blind it's only going to get worse, fentanyl death is is the highest ever recorded drug death in the USA and Little NZ is a mad house for youth crime and drugs blowing out of control, it's no joke and believe me, If they grow opium here it's the death of Thailand 

2 minutes ago, kiwikeith said:

Your the one that's blind and with a sick sense of humour, sorry to say that we are supposed to be friends here making drug dealers into comedy is not funny and Pattaya and Phuket are now the most horrible places in Thailand and if you want to be still more blind it's only going to get worse, fentanyl death is is the highest ever recorded drug death in the USA and Little NZ is a mad house for youth crime and drugs blowing out of control, it's no joke and believe me, If they grow opium here it's the death of Thailand 

Enjoy your opium dens, Champ.