{
  "id": 13327530,
  "title": "Khao San Road nightclub raid finds 31 drug-positive patrons, minors and guns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/khao-san-road-nightclub-raid-finds-31-drug-positive-patrons-minors",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T04:18:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/nightlife/2026/10/10/khao-san-road-nightclub-raid-finds-31-drug-positive-patrons-minors-and-guns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bangkok authorities conducted a raid on an unlicensed nightclub on Khao San Road early Saturday, uncovering a significant number of patrons under the legal drinking age, individuals found with drugs, and firearms. Approximately 102 people were present, including 30 minors and one 15-year-old. Among the test results, 31 people, including four under 20, tested positive for drugs. Law enforcement also discovered firearms, suspected narcotics, and nitrous oxide balloons. The raid took place at OK Bar, located on the second floor of a two-story building, which featured a large hall, a stage for live music, and several customer areas. Regrettably, the venue had no license to operate as an entertainment venue, despite offering alcohol, music, performances, and dancing. The Metropolitan Police Bureau ordered an internal investigation into whether local officers had failed to perform their duties during the raid. Authorities also plan to inspect similar venues for compliance with laws against underage patrons, drug use, and firearms.",
  "summary": "BANGKOK — 10 October 2026, Thai authorities raided an unlicensed nightclub on Bangkok’s Khao San Road early Saturday, finding 102 patrons, including 30 people under 20 and a 15-year-old, as well as 31 people who tested positive for drugs. Investigators also found firearms, suspected narcotics and nitrous oxide balloons, while records allegedly showed monthly payments […] The post Khao San Road…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}