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Businessman 'K' Arrested in Nakhon Si Thammarat Drug Bust, Linked to Youth Network

Businessman 'K' Arrested in Nakhon Si Thammarat Drug Bust, Linked to Youth Network

Matichon•Society•1d ago

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Police in Nakhon Si Thammarat have arrested a 35-year-old businessman, "Mr. K", at his entertainment venue in connection with a large-scale drug trafficking network, which includes a network of wealthy young individuals.

  • •Police in Nakhon Si Thammarat arrested a 35-year-old businessman, "Mr. K", at his entertainment venue.
  • •The arrest is part of an operation against a major drug trafficking network, linked to a "billionaire youth" network.
  • •The court has denied bail for "Mr. K" pending the investigation.

Overview

  • •On April 12, police in Nakhon Si Thammarat launched an operation targeting a major drug trafficking network.
  • •On April 12, police arrested "Mr. K", a 35-year-old owner of an entertainment venue, at his establishment.
  • •The arrest is a result of an investigation stemming from the January 19, 2026, arrest of Jakgrith or "Sun Thung Chin", which led to the seizure of over 2 kilograms of ice and 76,000 methamphetamine pills.
  • •"Mr. K" was arrested based on a court warrant (J.194/2026 dated April 9, 2026) for conspiracy to commit drug offenses, selling Type 2 psychotropic substances without permission, and illegal goods importation.
  • •"Mr. K" has been denied bail by the court and sent to Nakhon Si Thammarat Central Prison.
  • •Evidence suggests the network involves wealthy young businessmen, dubbed "young entrepreneurs – young billionaires", who play a key role in drug distribution.
  • •Police are continuing to gather evidence and are seeking an additional arrest warrant for a suspect rumored to be a famous local politician who left the country after the "election of MPs 2026".
  • •Authorities have affirmed their commitment to transparently expand the investigation and prosecute all involved parties at every level without exception.

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Key Entities

Person

Mr. K(เสี่ย ก.)
A 35-year-old businessman and owner of an entertainment venue arrested in Nakhon Si Thammarat for involvement in a drug trafficking network.
Jakgrith or "Sun Thung Chin"(นายจักรกฤษ หรือ “ซัน ทุ่งจีน”)
An individual arrested on January 19, 2026, whose case led to the current investigation into a larger drug trafficking network.

Organization

Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police(ตำรวจภูธรจังหวัดนครศรีธรรมราช)
The police force that launched the operation to arrest "Mr. K" and is investigating a major drug trafficking network.
Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดนครศรีธรรมราช)
The court that issued the arrest warrant for "Mr. K" and ordered his detention.
Phrom Khiri Police Station(สภ.พรหมคีรี)
The police station that participated in the operation to arrest "Mr. K" and is leading his prosecution.
Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat Police Station(สภ.เมืองนครศรีธรรมราช)
A police station that assisted in the operation to arrest "Mr. K".
Investigation Division, Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police(กก.สส.ภ.จว.นครศรีธรรมราช)
An investigative unit of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police that participated in the operation to arrest "Mr. K".

Place

Nakhon Si Thammarat Central Prison(เรือนจำกลางนครศรีธรรมราช)
The prison where "Mr. K" has been sent following the court's denial of bail.