Man Arrested with Methamphetamine While Visiting Girlfriend in Prison

Khaosod•Society•18d ago

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A 56-year-old man was apprehended by police with 28 methamphetamine pills while en route to visit his incarcerated girlfriend.

•A 56-year-old man, Mr. Songsak, was stopped at a checkpoint in Kanchanaburi.
•Police found 28 methamphetamine pills hidden in a small bottle in his car.
•Mr. Songsak admitted to purchasing the drugs and using some before leaving his home.
•He was traveling to visit his wife who is imprisoned for drug-related offenses.

•On May 7, 2026, police in Mueang Kanchanaburi set up a checkpoint.
•A Toyota sedan driven by Mr. Songsak, aged 56, approached the checkpoint.
•Mr. Songsak exhibited suspicious behavior, prompting officers to conduct a search.
•Officers discovered a small brown glass bottle containing 28 methamphetamine pills within the vehicle.
•Mr. Songsak admitted the methamphetamine was his, stating he bought it for 50 baht per pill.
•Mr. Songsak was driving to visit his wife who is imprisoned for drug charges.
•Prior to leaving home, Mr. Songsak confessed to having consumed 2 methamphetamine pills.
•Police have transported Mr. Songsak to the Mueang Kanchanaburi Police Station for legal proceedings.

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นายทรงศักดิ์ (Mr. Songsak)

"Bought them for 50 baht each before leaving home. Already took 2."

รับซื้อมาเม็ดละ 50 ก่อนออกจากบ้าน เสพมาแล้ว 2

Mr. Songsak(นายทรงศักดิ์)

The 56-year-old driver apprehended with 28 methamphetamine pills.

Mueang Kanchanaburi Police Station(ตำรวจ สภ.เมืองกาญจนบุรี)

The law enforcement agency that conducted the arrest of Mr. Songsak.

Maenamkwai Polytechnic College(วิทยาลัยการอาชีพแม่น้ำแคว)

The location near the checkpoint where Mr. Songsak was apprehended.

Kanchanaburi Provincial Prison(เรือนจำจังหวัดกาญจนบุรี)

The prison where Mr. Songsak's wife is currently incarcerated for drug offenses.

Methamphetamine(ยาบ้า)ℹ️

The illegal stimulant drug found in the possession of Mr. Songsak.