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Police in Pattaya arrested a Chinese national, Zhang, for producing and distributing Pod K—a vape liquid mixed with ketamine. The December 12 raid was carried out by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) following a tip-off about the substance's popularity among partygoers in the area.

 

Zhang, 36, was found in a house in Soi Pattaya 15, Chon Buri, which was converted into a production site for Pod K. Police obtained a search warrant and discovered a large quantity of illegal items, including 4,945 Pod K units, 11 bags of etomidate powder, 15,000 empty vape pods, 85 gallons of e-liquid, and production equipment.

 

During questioning, Zhang denied owning the operation, claiming he was only guarding the site and delivering goods for a wage. He stated he was unaware the items were illegal and mentioned the true owner had returned to China before the raid. Police are determining the charges Zhang will face as the investigation continues.

 

Simultaneously, authorities arrested another Chinese national, Li, in Bangkok on December 22 for selling Pod K. Li admitted to operating in the Huai Khwang area, with police seizing 500 Pod K units from his condo.

 

In November, four other Chinese nationals were apprehended in separate raids in Bangkok and Pattaya for similar offenses. Police continue to investigate the broader Pod K distribution network.

 

Key Takeaways

• Police arrested a Chinese national in Pattaya for producing illegal vape drugs.
• Large quantities of Pod K and production materials were seized during the raid.
• Investigations into related networks and operations are ongoing.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-12-22

 

 

 

i don't know who the victims are qudos to thai police for clamping down

 

the disturbing thing is that over and over they think they can operate in Thailand..........if they tried this in china and got caught  there would be severe penalties - maybe Thailand needs to do the same

 

what attracts these scamers to Thailand. ? .....................they are fairly confident they can get away with it   ?

 

well maybe they can if money - not saying any more....fill in the blanks, big joke talked about it

Getting very worrying this vape trend. Heaven knows what can be in them!

4 hours ago, smedly said:

i don't know who the victims are qudos to thai police for clamping down

'the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) following a tip-off.'  Thai police never ACT, only REACT.

On 12/23/2025 at 5:49 AM, jacko45k said:

Getting very worrying this vape trend. Heaven knows what can be in them!

 

Like the paraquat scare of the 70's