Thai Immigration Seizes 3,200 Items of 'Zombie Pod' Mixed with Etomidate in Bangkok Raid

Key summary

On October 25, the Thai Immigration Bureau (สตม.) announced a raid targeting five Vietnamese nationals caught illegally manufacturing and selling 'Pod K', an electronic cigarette liquid laced with the psychoactive substance etomidate. The operation, led by Major General Nopasin Poolawatsi, Commander of the Immigration Office, took place at a condominium in the Pratunam area of Bangkok. Officers seized over 3,200 items valued at more than 5 million baht. The raid followed an intelligence tip regarding one suspect, nicknamed 'Mr. Tiger', who was distributing the product to teenagers and tourists. A sting operation arranged for the delivery of 3,000 units at the condominium on the evening of October 24. When Mr. Tiger arrived with two other Vietnamese accomplices, officers intercepted them after they attempted to contact others via motorcycle. Further investigation at a nearby hotel used by the suspects revealed production equipment, raw etomidate, and mixing tools. The five suspects were charged under Thai law for producing, importing, exporting, selling, or possessing unlicensed Class 2 psychotropic substances without authorization.