Bangkok Police Nab Courier With 5.45 Million Meth Pills Worth 200 Million Baht
In one of the biggest drug busts of the year, Bangkok police seized more than 5.45 million methamphetamine tablets worth 200 million Baht. The dramatic raid took place in the car park of Lat Krabang Airport Rail Link station, dealing a major blow to Thailand’s drug underworld.
Secret sting at Airport Rail Link
The undercover operation was led by Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau. Officers from Division 3 and Rom Klao police had been monitoring a suspicious pickup truck with fake license plates parked at the Lat Krabang station.
At around 5.30pm on September 10, investigators moved in after spotting a man park his motorcycle near the truck. Inside the vehicle, they discovered 37 fertiliser sacks stuffed with methamphetamine pills — a staggering find.
Courier confesses: 10,000 Baht per job
The suspect, identified as Adisorn Boonyanusanti, 27, was immediately arrested. A motorcycle mechanic by trade, he confessed on the spot. He told officers he had been hired by a man known only as “Boss” to deliver meth to clients across Bangkok and neighbouring provinces.
“The drugs came from Bang Nam Priao district in Chachoengsao,” Adisorn admitted. For each delivery, he was paid just 10,000 Baht — a small fee compared to the massive risk of carrying millions of pills.
Police also revealed Adisorn’s criminal past: in 2014 he was arrested in Lat Krabang for illegal possession of weapons. This time, the charges are far more serious. He now faces prosecution for possession of Category 1 narcotics with intent to sell. He has been handed over to Rom Klao police for further investigation, as authorities work to trace the elusive “Boss” and dismantle higher levels of the syndicate.
Thailand’s ongoing battle with drug syndicates
This latest seizure is part of a wider crackdown on narcotics in Thailand. Just last month, police dismantled another major network in Bangkok, seizing 314 kilograms of crystal meth and 22 kilograms of ketamine. That gang was linked to an earlier bust in May in Wang Thonglang.
The repeated large-scale seizures highlight Thailand’s role as a major hub in the international drug trade — but also the determination of authorities to strike back.
The Lat Krabang bust underscores the importance of transport hubs in drug trafficking. The Airport Rail Link, designed to connect Suvarnabhumi Airport with the city centre, is also being exploited as a smuggling point. Police announced tighter security checks in the region to prevent similar operations.
For Adisorn, the future looks bleak. If convicted, he could face life imprisonment as Thailand continues its relentless fight against the flood of narcotics.