Bueng Kan pub raided, 36 underage customers found, officials say
Authorities raided a popular entertainment venue in Bueng Kan early on 1 November 2026, finding 36 customers under the age of 20, including a 12-year-old, and alleging that the venue had been operating without a licence. The inspection took place at around 01:30 at Khapkhang Bueng Kan, also known as Rich Club, in Village 10 […] The post Bueng Kan pub raided, 36 underage customers found, officials…
On 1 November 2026, authorities in Bueng Kan conducted a raid on the entertainment venue Khapkhang Bueng Kan, also known as Rich Club, uncovering 36 underage customers, including a 12-year-old, and alleging the venue operated without a license. The inspection, led by provincial administrative officials and Mueang Bueng Kan Police Station personnel, took place around 01:30.
The venue, which served food and alcoholic beverages, hosted live music, and operated until 03:00, is classified as an entertainment venue under the law but lacked the required operating licence. During the raid, officers found the underage customers and an object resembling an illegal drug. Urine tests were conducted on employees and customers, but no drugs were detected.
The venue's manager and supervisor were arrested and charged with multiple offences, including operating an entertainment venue without a licence, illegal sale and advertising of alcoholic beverages, and selling alcohol to minors. Authorities are compiling evidence for potential closure of the venue for five years.
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