BANGKOK, THAILAND – Thai narcotics officers arrested a 27-year-old Taiwanese man in Bangkok, accusing him of leading an international drug trafficking network that prepared narcotics for export.
Arrest in Bangkok condominium
The suspect, Chiang Ming Feng, was detained on 15 January 2026 in a condominium in the busy Asok area of Bangkok. The operation involved officers from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB), the immigration investigation unit and the Metropolitan Police. According to police, he had allegedly acted as the central coordinator of a cross-border drug network and had entered the country after fleeing arrest warrants abroad.
Drugs, carpets and sewing equipment seized
During a search of his room, officers secured around 5 grams of ketamine. They also found several large carpets, a sewing machine and various sewing tools that raised investigators’ suspicions. Police said the carpets contained hidden compartments where white powders resembling illegal drugs were discovered, packaged in a way that suggested preparation for shipment overseas; the substances were undergoing forensic analysis.
Sophisticated smuggling methods alleged
A detailed assessment indicated that Chiang had allegedly acted as the “brain” of the network, directing smuggling operations and planning shipments abroad. According to the authorities, the group used an especially hard-to-detect method in which Category 1 heroin was converted into a white lotion-like liquid. This liquid was then filled into convincing fake containers with realistic packaging to evade inspections, and the consignments were sent via international postal services.
Route traced from Laos to Taiwan
Based on investigators’ findings, about two crates of liquid heroin with a total weight of around 10 kilograms were smuggled from Laos to Taiwan using this structure. In this context, officers identified Chiang as the alleged organiser operating in the background. Background checks further showed that he was wanted in his home country on four serious charges: attempted murder, participation in a criminal organisation, fraud and theft.
Residence permit revoked and prosecution planned
The immigration authority revoked Chiang’s residence permit and transferred him to the Narcotics Suppression Bureau for prosecution under national law. At the same time, officials expanded their investigation in cooperation with domestic and foreign agencies, including Taiwanese authorities, in an effort to identify and arrest additional members of the network.
Police hail key blow to international crime
The head of the narcotics police, Lt. Gen. Archayon Kraithon, described the arrest as a major success against organised crime.
“The arrest represents a significant step in dismantling a highly sophisticated cross-border drug trafficking network.”
said Lt. Gen. Archayon Kraithon, head of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau.
He stressed that investigations would be further expanded to prevent the country from becoming a refuge for international gangs and said authorities were working closely with counterparts in Taiwan to ensure that legal proceedings were fully carried out.