Methane Agency Operation Targets State Officials in Ubon Ratchathani Drug Case

Key summary

The National Anti-Drug Committee (NAC) launched its 24th 'Cutting Out Bad Flesh' operation in Ubon Ratchathani province to eradicate state officials involved in drug-related activities and channel users into rehabilitation. On October 22, 2026, following tips via the hotline 1386, NAC Phase 3 Director Manop Saengsot delegated Lt. Col. Theerapin Nakpaniam to coordinate with local police from Nam Khun sub-district station. Officers investigated two targets in Nam Khun district: a teacher found to have drugs in their system was sent to Nam Khun Hospital for treatment, while a village council member was arrested for drug use and illegal possession of a homemade gun and ammunition.