A Pattaya nightclub drug raid at Fin Up Pattaya resulted in six people returning preliminary positive drug test results during a surprise inspection involving more than 50 officers on 17 October 2026.
Police from Chonburi Provincial Police, Pattaya City Police and Tourist Police joined Bang Lamung District officials in a crackdown on illegal activity across Pattaya. Officers targeted drugs, firearms and entertainment venues suspected of allowing underage customers to enter.
Pattaya Nightclub Drug Raid Targets Fin Up
The operation included checkpoints along North Pattaya Road, where officers randomly stopped suspicious cars and motorcycles. Police also checked individuals for criminal records and outstanding arrest warrants.
No illegal items were found during the roadside checks.
Authorities also conducted covert inspections of selected nightlife venues without giving advance notice, aiming to prevent information about the operation from leaking.
Six People Test Positive for Drugs at Fin Up Pattaya
During the Pattaya nightclub drug raid, officers entered Fin Up Pattaya on Pattaya Third Road and found approximately 100 customers inside.
They ordered all activities to stop, switched off the music and turned on the lights before checking customers’ identification documents. No underage customers were found.
Officers then separated male and female customers for preliminary urine drug screening. Six people returned positive results, indicated by purple-coloured urine. The group comprised one man and five women.
No other illegal items were reported inside the venue.
Further Drug Tests Following Pattaya Raid
Authorities escorted all six individuals to hospital for further testing to identify the substances present in their systems.
Police stated that anyone confirmed to have illegal drugs in their system would face further legal proceedings.
The initial screening results do not confirm which substances were present. Further testing is required before authorities determine the next steps.
Pattaya Nightlife Faces Increased Scrutiny Over Drugs
The Pattaya nightclub drug raid forms part of wider enforcement efforts targeting drugs, weapons and underage access to entertainment venues.
Police and district officials are using surprise inspections, identity checks and drug screening to identify suspected illegal activity.
The operation serves as a reminder to Pattaya nightlife businesses to comply with Thai law and ensure customers meet the legal age requirements for entry.
The initial report did not confirm the final results of the six hospital tests.
