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Illegal Myanmar Clinic Raided in Ranong, Imported Drugs Seized

Illegal Myanmar Clinic Raided in Ranong, Imported Drugs Seized

KhaosodSociety21h ago

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Authorities in Ranong busted a couple from Myanmar operating an unlicensed clinic in a rubber plantation, seizing a large quantity of medicine imported from overseas.

  • •Two Myanmar nationals were arrested for operating an illegal clinic within a rubber plantation in Ranong province.
  • •The clinic was found to be stocked with prescription drugs imported from neighboring countries.
  • •One of the arrested individuals, Nang Chi Chi Te, previously worked as a nurse in Myanmar and possessed medical knowledge.

Overview

  • •On January 22, 2027, military officials, acting on intelligence, inspected a shack in a rubber plantation.
  • •Authorities discovered a makeshift clinic operated by two Myanmar nationals, Mr. Mo Win (43) and Ms. Nang Chi Chi Te (45).
  • •A search of the premises and surrounding areas revealed a significant quantity of imported prescription medications, syringes, IV bags, and medical supplies.
  • •A total of 120 different types of medicines and medical supplies were confiscated as evidence.
  • •Nang Chi Chi Te admitted to purchasing medicines from Kayin State, Myanmar, and illegally importing them via the Khlong Kraburi River to dispense to fellow Myanmar laborers.
  • •The couple operated the illicit clinic to provide medical treatment and dispense medication to other Myanmar migrant workers, avoiding the need for them to seek treatment in Thai healthcare facilities.
  • •The arrested couple and the confiscated items were taken to the Special Task Force Ruamthahan 25 for further investigation and legal proceedings.

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Key Quotes

Nang Chi Chi Te
"All current medicines were bought from Kayin State, Myanmar, and illegally imported via the Khlong Kraburi River to be sold and to treat fellow Myanmar laborers."
ยาแผนปัจจุบันทั้งหมด ซื้อมาจากจังหวัดเกาะสอง ประเทศเมียนมา ก่อนลักลอบนำเข้าผ่านทางแม่น้ำกระบุรี เข้ามาเก็บไว้เพื่อจำหน่าย และรักษาผู้ป่วยแรงงานชาวเมียนมาด้วยกัน

Key Entities

Person

Col. Apichai Rueangrit(พ.อ.อภิชัย เรืองฤทธิ์)
Commander of the Special Task Force Regiment 25, Thep Satree Task Force, who received intelligence about the illegal clinic.
Mr. Mo Win(นายโม วิน)
A 43-year-old Myanmar national arrested for operating an illegal clinic in Ranong.
Ms. Nang Chi Chi Te(นางชิ ชิ เท)
A 45-year-old Myanmar national, wife of Mr. Mo Win, arrested for operating an illegal clinic and a former nurse in Myanmar.

Organization

Special Task Force Regiment 25, Thep Satree Task Force(หน่วยเฉพาะกิจกรมทหารราบที่ 25 กองกำลังเทพสตรี)
Military unit that conducted the raid and investigation into the illegal clinic.
Public Health Officials of Kraburi District(เจ้าหน้าที่สาธารณสุขอำเภอกระบุรี)
Public health officials who collaborated with the military in inspecting the illegal clinic.

Place

Ranong(ระนอง)ℹ️
The Thai province where the illegal clinic was discovered within a rubber plantation near the Myanmar border.
Kraburi District(อ.กระบุรี)ℹ️
The district in Ranong province where the illegal clinic was located.
Pak Chan Subdistrict(ต.ปากจั่น)
The subdistrict within Kraburi District where the illegal clinic was found.
Thailand-Myanmar(ไทย-เมียนมา)
The border region where the illegal clinic was situated, facilitating cross-border trade of medicine.
Kayin State(จังหวัดเกาะสอง)ℹ️
The Myanmar state from which the illegal medicines were purchased by the arrested couple.
Khlong Kraburi River(แม่น้ำกระบุรี)
The river used for the illegal transportation of medicines from Myanmar into Thailand.