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Drug bust in Chiang Mai: Police catch 10 dealers in big case!
On November 11, 2025, a meeting on drug prevention in schools took place in Chiang Mai. Successful measures and current incidents.
Drug bust in Chiang Mai: Police catch 10 dealers in big case!
An important meeting was held on November 11, 2025 in the boardroom of Rajaprachanukroh 60 School in Mae Rim, chaired by Mr. Sumon Monkhai. Present were, among others, the school principal, Ms. Prakathip Phasuk, who also acted as secretary, as well as several experts and representatives from the teaching staff. The session was part of efforts to target the drug problem in schools and was in the context of ongoing drug prevention projects in Chiang Mai. How Chiang Mai News reports, such initiatives are urgently needed, especially since the police only held a press conference on the same day to inform about successful arrests in drug cases.
Police reports include the arrest of a total of ten people in four different drug cases in which well over 13 million methamphetamine tablets were seized. This worrying increase in drug-related crime is forcing everyone working in the education sector to take action and develop drug prevention strategies.
Drug prevention and school projects
A central component of the fight against drugs in schools is the “Sukha-Pan” project, which took place in an online conference led by Dr. Wirasak Kamlan, Director of the Chiang Mai Education Office, Region 6 was introduced. In this meeting, which took place on July 29, 2025, the joint review and planning of the drug prevention project in schools was discussed, as shown on Chiang Mai Area 6 can be read.
Another example of drug control efforts in schools is the “White Schools” project conducted at the Ban Waen Learning Center in Hang Dong on July 25, 2024. This measure involved testing 80 students, all of whom tested negative for drugs, representing a welcome achievement in the fight against drug abuse in the region. District Chief Chalit Thipkham and a team of volunteers worked closely together to create this safe learning environment, such as The farang documented.
Current developments and awards
Amid these challenges, there was also some positive news: Chiang Mai University's Faculty of Medicine recognized several eminent personalities who have made contributions to the field of healthcare. Awardees like Ms. Sukonta Khunapan and Mr. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boriboon Chenthanakij received the Person of the Year 2025 award, showing the community's appreciation for their commitment.
While the city faces challenges such as drug abuse, there are also efforts to improve water management to efficiently use dry season water resources. The water level in the Huai Phrom Reservoir was last measured at 13,397 million m³.
And for all football fans: An international 'A' match between Thailand and Singapore is scheduled for November 13, 2025. With 4,864 tickets already sold and an expected audience of around 10,000, this event is sure to be a highlight for sports fans in Chiang Mai!