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5 Police Superiors Reassigned After Illegal Bueng Kan Pub Bust; Official Probe Launched

5 Police Superiors Reassigned After Illegal Bueng Kan Pub Bust; Official Probe Launched

Matichon•Society•20d ago

Reader Briefing

Bueng Kan authorities launched a 90-day anti-drug operation alongside an investigation into official misconduct after an illegal pub was busted with underage patrons and drugs.

  • •Bueng Kan province initiated a 90-day anti-drug 'Operation 90 Days' involving multiple agencies.
  • •An illegal pub in Seka district was raided, leading to the reassignment of five police officers from Seka Police Station.
  • •An investigation is underway to determine if any government officials were involved or negligent in the pub's operation.
  • •This operation and investigation stem from incidents occurring around July 7, 2026.

Overview

  • •On July 7, 2026, Bueng Kan Governor Suraphon Charoenphum presided over the launch of 'Operation 90 Days' anti-drug initiative.
  • •The 'Operation 90 Days' initiative will run from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, to combat drug problems.
  • •Bueng Kan Provincial Police ordered the reassignment of five police officers from Seka Police Station to support duties.
  • •The reassignment and investigation are due to the discovery of an illegal pub in Seka district that served underage individuals and was found with drugs.
  • •Bueng Kan Provincial Police have established a committee to investigate the facts of the illegal pub incident.
  • •A deputy commander responsible for investigations will examine potential official involvement or negligence in the illegal pub operation.
  • •Bueng Kan Governor Suraphon Charoenphum delivered six policy points to guide the anti-drug efforts, emphasizing integration and transparency.
  • •The investigation aims to determine if government officials were involved, to ensure strict legal action if corruption is found.

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Key Quotes

Chief Sira San Yeun Sa Nuan Chai
"An investigation into the facts has been initiated, with orders for five police officers in the Seka Police Station area to assist duties at the Bueng Kan Provincial Police Operations Center. Regarding the case, the deputy commander responsible for investigation has been instructed to examine if officials were involved or if the establishment was negligent."
การสอบสวนข้อเท็จจริงแล้ว พร้อมกับมีคำสั่งให้เจ้าหน้าที่ตำรวจ 5 ราย ในพื้นที่ สภ.เซกา ย้ายมาช่วยราชการที่ ศปก.ภ.จว.บึงกาฬ ในส่วนของคดีได้สั่งการให้รองผู้การที่รับผิดชอบงานสืบสวนสอบสวนเข้าไปตรวจสอบว่าข้าราชการเข้าไปมีส่วนเกี่ยวข้องหรือไม่ หรือทางร้านปล่อยปะละเลยอย่างไร

Key Entities

Organization

Seka Police Station(สภ.เซกา)
The police station from which five officers were reassigned following an illegal pub bust.
Migrant Abuse Suppression Division(กองบังคับการปราบปรามการค้ามนุษย์)
The division of the Central Investigation Bureau that, along with other agencies, arrested an individual for operating an illegal establishment.

Place

Bueng Kan(บึงกาฬ)ℹ️
The province where a 90-day anti-drug operation was launched and an illegal pub was raided.
Mueang Seka District(อ.เซกา)
The district in Bueng Kan where an illegal pub was raided.

Person

Mr. Suraphon Charoenphum(นายสุรพล เจริญภูมิ)
The Governor of Bueng Kan who presided over the launch of the 'Operation 90 Days' anti-drug initiative and delivered policy points.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Sira San Yeun Sa Nuan Chai(พล.ต.ต.ศิรสัณห์ เยื้อนสงวนชัย)
The Commander of Bueng Kan Provincial Police who ordered the reassignment of officers and an investigation into an illegal pub.

Timeline

2026
The year in which the anti-drug operation and the illegal pub incident took place.