A Chinese national was detained in Pattaya on January 19 for distributing ketamine-laced vape liquid, known as Pod K. The arrest was part of an operation called "Clip the Wings" by Mueang Pattaya Police and Chon Buri Provincial Police. This initiative aims to combat the distribution of illegal substances in the resort city.

The suspect, Si Jiandong, aged 44, was identified as residing in the Khao Noi area. Police launched a sting operation after receiving a tip-off about his activities. Undercover officers ordered 100 bottles of Pod K valued at 90,000 baht to catch Jiandong in the act. The transaction took place at Jiandong’s luxury condominium, where he was subsequently arrested after handing over the vape liquid.

Authorities confiscated the illicit vape liquid, two mobile phones, and a car from Jiandong. A subsequent raid on another of his residences in Soi Kor Phai uncovered more equipment related to drug activities. Jiandong was charged with selling banned products and smuggling goods, and further investigations are ongoing to determine if he is linked to a larger drug network.

This arrest is part of a broader crackdown on drug distribution involving Chinese nationals in Thailand. In December, another Chinese individual was caught producing Pod K in Pattaya, with police seizing thousands of bottles and production materials. Another incident in November involved a Chinese man on Koh Pha Ngan offering a range of drugs to tourists.

Authorities continue to focus on disrupting the flow of narcotics in popular tourist areas, ensuring a safer environment for visitors and locals. The recent arrests highlight the persistent issue of drug trafficking and distribution networks operating within Thailand, particularly involving foreign nationals, reported The Thaiger.

Key Takeaways

• A Chinese man was arrested for distributing ketamine-laced vape liquid in Pattaya.

• Operation "Clip the Wings" led to a successful sting operation resulting in the arrest.

• Authorities are investigating further to uncover potential larger drug networks.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2026-01-20

 

 

Why can't authorities globally figure out why people feel they have to drug themselves into oblivion? You can't stop people supplying as they are serving a demand. You have to lower the demand by understanding how to lower it. Not by stressing people but by finding out what in society is pressuring people to take drugs.

According to a 2021 review of global drug use disorders, Nigeria and Kenya had the lowest age-standardized rates of drug use disorders. Has anyone studied why?

On 1/20/2026 at 10:37 AM, Purdey said:

According to a 2021 review of global drug use disorders, Nigeria and Kenya had the lowest age-standardized rates of drug use disorders. Has anyone studied why?

Probably because most have no money to buy drugs, and there are no clinics to treat drug disorders, for those who have money. It equals lowest use of drug use disorders globally. 🙂

11 hours ago, KhunHeineken said:

Probably because most have no money to buy drugs, and there are no clinics to treat drug disorders, for those who have money. It equals lowest use of drug use disorders globally. 🙂

Yeah, they probably don't give out free money to the idle to facilitate drug buying, as is the solution in the so called developed countries.

13 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Yeah, they probably don't give out free money to the idle to facilitate drug buying, as is the solution in the so called developed countries.

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