Governor Raids Front Business, Seizes Drugs, Kratom, E-cigarettes

Khaosod•Society•267d ago

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Samut Songkhram Governor spearheads operation to dismantle a convenience store fronts for illegal substances, confiscating a large quantity of drugs, herbal drinks, and electronic cigarettes.

•The Governor of Samut Songkhram led a raid on a convenience store in Amphawa suspected of illegally selling drugs, kratom juice, and e-cigarettes.
•Authorities seized approximately 7,770 grams of marijuana, 222 bottles of cough syrup, 149 bottles of flavored kratom juice, and 901 e-cigarettes.
•The owner, Mr. Chawakorn, admitted to the ownership of the confiscated items and was charged with multiple offenses related to illegal sales and possession.
•The operation was a result of public intelligence regarding illicit sales in the Bang Nang Li sub-district.

Overview

•On Jan 30, 2026 (B.E. 2569), the Governor of Samut Songkhram led officials in a raid.
•Officials inspected a convenience store in Moo 2, Bang Nang Li Subdistrict, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province.
•The store was operating as a front for the illegal distribution of narcotics, kratom juice, cough syrup, and e-cigarettes.
•Seized items included approximately 7,770 grams of marijuana, 222 bottles of cough syrup, 149 bottles of 1.5-liter kratom juice, and 901 e-cigarettes.
•The owner, Mr. Chawakorn, confessed to possessing the illegal items.
•The Governor stated that the province is strictly enforcing policies to prevent and suppress the sale of all types of illicit drugs and substances.
•The operation was initiated after receiving tips about illegal sales in the Bang Nang Li sub-district.
•The Governor warned the public to be vigilant and report any suspected cases of illegal substance sales or e-cigarette activity to authorities.

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Key Quotes

Governor of Samut Songkhram

"The province will proceed with serious suppression for the peace and safety of the people."

จังหวัดจะเดินหน้าปราบปรามอย่างจริงจัง เพื่อความสงบเรียบร้อยและความปลอดภัยของประชาชน

Key Entities

Person

Governor of Samut Songkhram(ผู้ว่าฯสมุทรสงคราม)

The official who led the raid on an illegal goods distribution ring disguised as a convenience store.

Chai Chai Sang In(นายชยชัย แสงอินทร์)

The Governor of Samut Songkhram who spearheaded the operation.

Krakod Wongsuwan(นายกรกฎ วงษ์สุวรรณ)

Deputy Governor of Samut Songkhram who participated in the raid.

Attaphan Sanguanserm sri(นายอรรถพันธุ์ สงวนเสริมศรี)

Provincial Secretary who participated in the raid.

Tanawat Rungruengsri(นายธนวัฒน์ รุ่งเรืองศรี)

District Chief of Amphawa who participated in the raid.

Pol. Col. Pichayut Kosum(พ.ต.อ.พิชญุตม์ โกสุม)

Superintendent of Amphawa Police Station who participated in the raid.

Charoen, Amphawa Public Health Officer(นายเจริญ จังหวัด สสอ.อัมพวา)

Amphawa Public Health Officer who participated in the raid.

Chawakorn(นายชวกร)

The owner of the convenience store who confessed to possessing illegal goods.

Place

Samut Songkhram(สมุทรสงคราม)ℹ️

The province where the raid and arrests took place.

Amphawa(อัมพวา)ℹ️

The district in Samut Songkhram where the illegal operation was located.

Bang Nang Li(บางนางลี่)

The sub-district within Amphawa where the convenience store is located.

Law

Marijuana(กัญชา)ℹ️

One of the illegal substances seized during the raid in Samut Songkhram.

Kratom Juice(น้ำกระท่อม)ℹ️

A herbal drink that was illegally sold and seized in Samut Songkhram.

E-cigarettes(บุหรี่ไฟฟ้า)ℹ️

Electronic smoking devices that were seized during the raid in Samut Songkhram.