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70,000 Meth Pills Seized in Washing Machine, Linked to 'Sun Thung Chin' Network

70,000 Meth Pills Seized in Washing Machine, Linked to 'Sun Thung Chin' Network

MatichonSociety21h ago

Reader Briefing

Nakhon Si Thammarat police expanded their investigation into the 'Sun Thung Chin' drug network, seizing over 70,000 meth pills concealed within a washing machine sent via private courier.

  • •Police in Nakhon Si Thammarat expanded their investigation into the drug network of 'Sun Thung Chin'.
  • •An additional 76,760 methamphetamine pills were seized, hidden inside a washing machine.
  • •The drugs were transported via a private parcel delivery service.
  • •This seizure follows the January 19, 2026 arrest of the suspected leader, Chakrit Detdecho, and the confiscation of ice, a firearm, and a vehicle.

Overview

  • •On January 22, 2026, police reported an expansion of the investigation into the 'Sun Thung Chin' drug network in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
  • •Police seized an additional 76,760 methamphetamine pills hidden inside a washing machine due to the ongoing investigation.
  • •The drugs were transported via a private parcel delivery service, intending to evade inspection.
  • •On January 19, 2026, police arrested Chakrit Detdecho, 30, also known as 'Sun Thung Chin'.
  • •The arrest of Chakrit Detdecho on January 19, 2026, resulted in the confiscation of 2 kilograms of ice, a 9mm firearm, 8 rounds of ammunition, and an MG 5 red sedan.
  • •On January 21, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM, police inspected a parcel after learning 'Sun Thung Chin''s network had ordered more methamphetamine.
  • •The drugs were concealed within a washing machine to avoid detection by authorities.
  • •Police are continuing to investigate and collect DNA and latent fingerprints as evidence to apprehend further accomplices.

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Key Entities

Person

Sun Thung Chin(ซัน ทุ่งจีน)
Nickname of Chakrit Detdecho, a suspected drug network leader in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Chakrit Detdecho(นายจักรกฤษณ์ เดชเดโช)
Suspected leader of a drug network in Nakhon Si Thammarat, arrested on January 19, 2026.

Place

Nakhon Si Thammarat Province(จ.นครศรีธรรมราช)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where drug seizures and arrests related to the 'Sun Thung Chin' network occurred.
Washing Machine(เครื่องซักผ้า)ℹ️
The item used to conceal and transport seized methamphetamine pills.

Organization

Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Police Station(สภ.เมืองนครศรีธรรมราช)
The police station responsible for the investigation and drug seizures in Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.
Private Parcel Delivery Company(บริษัทขนส่งพัสดุเอกชน)
The type of company used by the 'Sun Thung Chin' network to transport illegal drugs.