Pickup Truck's Mysterious Whispers of Drug Smuggling; Police Chief Clarifies Status

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A man who bought a used pickup truck claims to have heard mysterious whispers about its past involvement in drug smuggling, prompting a police investigation into the vehicle's history.

•A buyer of a second-hand pickup truck in Nong Bua Lamphu reported hearing whispers claiming the vehicle was used to transport approximately 3,200,000 meth pills.
•The vehicle's previous owner was reportedly a retired air force officer from Udon Thani, and the current owner purchased it from a car tent.
•Police confirm that the court did not order the confiscation of the vehicle, and the tent owner claims to have bought it from another dealership in Udon Thani.

Overview

•Mr. Veerphon purchased a used pickup truck on May 27 for 175,000 THB.
•Mr. Veerphon heard whispers claiming the truck was used for drug smuggling, specifically 3,200,000 meth pills, a major case from 2025.
•Mr. Veerphon filed a report at the Udon Thani Police Station on May 29, 2026, seeking clarification.
•Mr. Veerphon confirmed the whispers were real and stated he would continue using the vehicle if legally cleared, otherwise, he would seek a refund.
•Pol. Col. Theppanom stated that the court did not order the vehicle's confiscation, suggesting it was likely returned to the rightful owner and possibly resold.
•The previous owner was identified as a retired air force officer from Udon Thani.
•The tent owner claimed to have no knowledge of the car's history, as it was acquired from another tent in Udon Thani.
•Mr. Panumas questioned how a vehicle involved in a major drug case could be resold without clear legal closure, urging the former owner to clarify the situation.

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Key Quotes

Mr. Veerphon (Em)

"I insist the whispered voice is real. Many comments say I'm addicted to meth and delusional. You won't understand unless you experience it yourself."

ผมยืนยัน เสียงกระซิบเป็นเรื่องจริง หลายคอมเมนต์บอกว่าตนติดยาบ้า เพ้อเจ้อ เรื่องนี้ไม่เจอกับตัวเองจะไม่รู้

Mr. Veerphon (Em)

"Now I want the police to investigate clearly. If the car was in a case and was sold, citizens should not be affected."

ตอนนี้อยากให้ตำรวจช่วยตรวจสอบให้กระจ่าง หากรถอยู่ในคดีแล้วมีการนำออกมาขายได้ ก็อย่าให้ประชาชนได้รับกระทบเลย

Pol. Col. Theppanom Kongubol

"Did the car owner buy from a tent with the previous owner's name? If so, it's correct. As far as I know, the court did not order the confiscation of this vehicle."

เจ้าของรถซื้อรถจากเต็นท์มีชื่อของคนเก่าหรือไม่ ถ้ามีก็แปลว่าถูกต้อง และเท่าที่ทราบคดีนี้ศาลไม่ได้สั่งให้ยึดรถแต่อย่างใด

Tent Owner

"I really don't know this car's history because I bought it from another tent in Udon Thani."

ไม่รู้ประวัติรถคันนี้จริงๆ เพราะตนก็ไปซื้อมาจากเต็นท์รถแห่งหนึ่งที่ จ.อุดรธานี

Mr. Panumas (Hey 'Piek' Helpless)

"I think the former owner, the retired air force officer, should speak about this so that car buyers can be reassured and not be uneasy about whether this case has concluded."

คิดว่าเจ้าของรถคันเดิมคืออดีตทหารอากาศคงต้องออกมาพูดเรื่องนี้หน่อยก็จะดีเพื่อให้ประชาชนที่ซื้อรถจะไม่ได้อุ่นใจและไม่คาใจว่าคดีนี้สิ้นสุดไปแล้วหรือไม่

Key Entities

Person

Mr. Veerphon (Em)(นายวีระพงษ์ หรือเอ็ม)

The current owner of the used pickup truck who reported hearing mysterious whispers about its past.

Pol. Col. Theppanom Kongubol(พ.ต.อ.เทพพนม ก๋งอุบล)

The Police Chief who provided information regarding the court's decision on the vehicle's confiscation.

Tent Owner(เจ้าของเต็นท์)

The owner of the car tent from whom the pickup truck was purchased, who claimed no prior knowledge of the vehicle's history.

Mr. Panumas (Hey 'Piek' Helpless)(นายภาณุมาศ หรือ เฮียเปี๊ยกช่วยด้วย)

An individual who investigated the vehicle's history and raised questions about its resale after involvement in a drug case.

Air Force Officer ranks of Wing Commander(ทหารอากาศ ยศนาวาอากาศโท)

The former rank and profession of the previous owner of the pickup truck.

Place

Nong Bua Lamphu Province(จ.หนองบัวลำภู)ℹ️

The province where Mr. Veerphon purchased the second-hand pickup truck.

Udon Thani Province(จ.อุดรธานี)ℹ️

The province where the previous owner of the pickup truck resided and where the tent owner acquired the vehicle.

Timeline

2025(ปี 2025)

The year a major drug smuggling case involving the pickup truck occurred.

May 29, 2026(วันที่ 29 พ.ค.69)

The date Mr. Veerphon filed a report at the police station.

Organization

Udon Thani City Police Station(สภ.เมืองอุดรธานี)

The police station where Mr. Veerphon filed a report regarding the suspicious pickup truck.

Na Phra Lan Police Station(สภ.หน้าพระลาน)

The police station under which Pol. Col. Theppanom Kongubol operates.