Bangkok cops detain 56 in drug-fuelled karaoke party crackdown

Bangkok cops arrested 56 individuals, including 23 Chinese tourists, after raiding private party at the Diamond KTV Club. The suspects face charges ranging from drug possession to illegal stay and firearm possession.

At the venue, located within the Meria massage shop on New Petchaburi Road, Chinese tourists were illegally provided with after-hours karaoke services, starting from 10pm until morning. The charges filed against them include drug-related offences, unauthorised stay in Thailand, and firearm possession.

Consequently, officers from Makkasan police station detained all of the Chinese tourists and took them into custody, reported KhaoSod.

The detainees were transported in three separate police vehicles from Makkasan, Phaya Thai, and Nang Loeng police stations, with each vehicle carrying eight detainees. They were to be handed over to the Ratchada Criminal…