Police in Chon Buri have arrested a British man and three Thai suspects in a series of operations targeting drugs and illegal firearms in Pattaya. Officers seized crystal methamphetamine, methamphetamine tablets, three firearms and a large quantity of ammunition during raids carried out on 19 May 2026.

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The operation was led by Pol Col Passakorn Paijit, chief of the Chon Buri Provincial Police Investigation Division, who ordered officers under Pol Lt Col Prasitboon Boonprasert to intensify crime suppression efforts in line with national policy directives.

During the first operation, police arrested David Edward Harrison, 40, a British national, at a house in Soi Wat Tham Samakkhi in South Pattaya. Officers had arranged for an undercover agent to purchase drugs using 3,500 baht in cash before moving in to make the arrest.

Police seized 5.67 grammes of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ice and 49 methamphetamine tablets from the suspect. Investigators said the arrest formed part of a wider crackdown on drug trafficking networks operating in the Pattaya area.

Following further investigation, officers expanded the operation and arrested Nittaya Iangsun, 43, on Sukhumvit Road in South Pattaya. She was allegedly waiting in a car to deliver drugs to an undercover police agent when officers intervened.

Police recovered 66.3 grammes of crystal methamphetamine from the vehicle. Investigators said the second arrest was directly linked to information obtained during the earlier operation involving the British suspect.

In a separate investigation, police identified Danaiyathorn, also known as Benz, Charoonchai, 27, and Nattaphon, also known as Kak, Soithong, 28, as suspected suppliers of illegal firearms in Pattaya. Officers monitored their activities before arranging an undercover purchase of an illegal firearm for 38,000 baht.

During the attempted arrest at the meeting point, one suspect reportedly tried to discard a firearm and flee the scene. Officers pursued and detained him, later finding another loaded firearm in his possession, which he claimed was for personal protection.

Police later searched an additional property connected to the suspects and seized a total of three firearms along with a large amount of ammunition. All seized weapons were taken into evidence.

Authorities said all suspects from the three cases have been handed over to investigators for legal proceedings. Police are continuing inquiries to identify and arrest any additional members of the suspected criminal networks.

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well David enjoy your extended stay in Thailand - lucky for you they don't generally hand down capital punishment here now - idiot

He wouldn't have done this if he only had a 30 day visa free entry 😆

Too many idiots with far too many guns in this place !! 🙈

32 minutes ago, ronster said:

Too many idiots with far too many guns in this place !! 🙈

Not just here. Everywhere.

Edited May 20May 20 by gargamon

Enjoy your stay Peaky Blinders!

What goes on in the minds of these morons, did they really think they'd get away with this sort of activities. Maybe they were working for a 3rd party a group that we can't mentioned.

Gangsters with guns is no surprise but gangsters who don't shoot anyone is. Thank goodness.

I assume there was an overstay involved.

Well Pattaya is certainly getting a bad reputation for foreigners involved in gun and drug related incidents

Good on the police catching these criminals plus they get the punishment they deserve

A lot of jail time then deported

I hope they realize that the life of going to bed with the AC on is over.....or the special meals that they enjoy...all gone. Taking those nice walks at the Beach or Park...all gone.

Enjoy.

5 hours ago, findlay13 said:

He wouldn't have done this if he only had a 30 day visa free entry 😆

Exactly, not enough time to get into trouble hanging around sketchy company.

6 hours ago, ronster said:

Too many idiots with far too many guns in this place !! 🙈

Never be able to outgun the military that seems inclined to coups.

6 hours ago, smedly said:

well David enjoy your extended stay in Thailand - lucky for you they don't generally hand down capital punishment here now - idiot

My thoughts entirely- an extended stay at the Bangkok Hilton awaits- enjoy!

Jesus, you don't know who's a murderer.

There could be a few murderers and drug dealers living next to me.

I should be more polite and smile more? Wipe the frown off my face?

4 hours ago, michaellee said:

Enjoy your stay Peaky Blinders!

Love it - more like the Sneaky "Tankers" though! 🙄

Edited May 20May 20 by VBF

Small fish ,hopefully they can turn them and go further up the ladder,

and eventually arrest the big dealers ,Meth is a nasty drug, and there

seems a lot of guns in the hands of criminals ,which is why I don't get

into any conflicts on the roads now,too old to fight,and calmed down

a lot,

regards worgeordie

3 hours ago, Taboo2 said:

I hope they realize that the life of going to bed with the AC on is over.....or the special meals that they enjoy...all gone. Taking those nice walks at the Beach or Park...all gone.

Enjoy.

And the wide choice of female companions available, ... Now it will be only male companions.

4 hours ago, Purdey said:

Gangsters with guns is no surprise but gangsters who don't shoot anyone is. Thank goodness.

I assume there was an overstay involved.

Even if he came in visa exempt, 30 or 60 days would have no bearing on his career choice.

I’m used to seeing the faces of undercover cops blurred out in photos and culprits faces clearly visible.

From the photo in the OP it seems Thailand does it the other way round.

I often find myself curious about where the RTP sources their undercover t-shirts—it's always good for a laugh. Honestly, the guy with the Donald Duck shirt should have gone with a Mr. Bean one instead; it would’ve been the perfect way to greet a new UK inmate in Thailand.😂

They are clearly dual Nationality, Asian-Brits.

4 hours ago, shackleton said:

Well Pattaya is certainly getting a bad reputation for foreigners involved in gun and drug related incidents

Good on the police catching these criminals plus they get the punishment they deserve

A lot of jail time then deported

The "Family Friendly" resort? Never! I don't beleeeeeve it! :-)

He will be given the death sentence if they catch him in Singapore. The law in Thailand weren't strict and people are not afraid.

50 minutes ago, sambum said:

The "Family Friendly" resort? Never! I don't beleeeeeve it! :-)

Have you ever been to Florida?

10 minutes ago, Kandinski said:

Have you ever been to Florida?

Nope! Is that another "Family Friendly resort?

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