LGBTQ couple arrested for selling Ice in Bang Yai, Nonthaburi

Khaosod•Society•20d ago

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Bang Yai authorities arrested an LGBTQ couple for selling Ice mixed with saline in syringes, with both suspects disclosing HIV infections.

•Authorities arrested Krongphop (51) and Anuwat (40) in Nonthaburi on August 4, 2026.
•The suspects were caught at a rental room located 50 meters from the Bang Yai District Office.
•Seized items included Ice, methamphetamine pills, and multiple syringes containing a mixture of Ice and saline.
•Both suspects admitted to being HIV positive, with Krongphop having the infection for nearly 20 years and Anuwat for 2 years.

•Surachai Khotbutdee, the District Officer of Bang Yai, ordered Aphichat Sukrat and Suchin Mamisap to lead forces in raiding a 4-story rental room on August 4, 2026.
•The suspects, Krongphop and Anuwat, allegedly operated a daily rental room for 350 baht as a front for selling Ice and methamphetamine.
•Authorities seized 0.65 grams of Ice, 2 methamphetamine pills, 1 syringe containing saline and Ice, 13 syringes, and 7 saline bottles.
•Krongphop confessed to being the owner and seller of the drugs, stating the money was used for slot gambling and purchasing more drugs to sell.
•The Bang Yai Deputy District Officer warned former customers of Krongphop to undergo detailed blood tests due to the risk of used syringes being resold.
•Krongphop was previously arrested for drug trafficking in Ubon Ratchathani in April of the same year.
•Krongphop faces three charges including attempted sale of Type 1 narcotics (Ice), possession, and consumption.
•Anuwat was charged with drug consumption and both were sent to the Bang Yai Police Station for legal proceedings.

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Surachai Khotbutdee(สุรชัย โคตรบุตรดี)

The District Officer of Bang Yai who ordered the drug raid.

Aphichat Sukrat(อภิชาติ สุขรัตน์)

The Deputy District Officer and Head of the Security Department of Bang Yai.

Suchin Mamisap(สุชิน มามีทรัพย์)

The Kamnan of Bang Mae Nang Subdistrict.

Krongphop(ครองภพ)

A 51-year-old resident of Nonthaburi and HIV patient arrested for selling Ice.

Anuwat(อนุวัต)

A 40-year-old resident of Nonthaburi and HIV patient arrested for drug consumption.

Bang Yai(บางใหญ่)

The district in Nonthaburi where the arrests occurred.

Nonthaburi(นนทบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the suspects reside and the raid took place.

Ubon Ratchathani(อุบลราชธานี)ℹ️

The province where Krongphop was previously arrested for drug trafficking in April.

Bang Mae Nang(บางแม่นาง)ℹ️

The subdistrict where Kamnan Suchin Mamisap holds office.

Bang Yai Police Station(สภ.บางใหญ่)

The police station where the suspects were sent for legal proceedings.