Officers from Sutthisan police raided the bar on Ratchadaphisek Road which previous politician and therapeutic massage parlour tycoon Chuwit Kamolvisit claimed was operating beyond lawful opening hours and selling drugs on its premises.
Deputy office of the Metropolitan Law enforcement Bureau (MPB), Pol Maj Gen Jirasan Kaewsaeng-ek, said that according to the ex-MP’s state, MPB commissioner Pol Lt Gen Samran Nualma ordered Sutthisan police to inspect the particular venue.
However , he said officers who checked out the bar stated the venue complied with rules on operating hours plus found no indications of narcotics being sold on the premises.
The raid followed a claim posted by Mr Chuwit on his Facebook page, in which he mentioned the bar continues to be known to operate till 4am, and that half of its patrons are under the influence of drugs.
The pub, he said, is certainly owned by a Chinese national known as “David”, whom he mentioned is well-connected within Thailand.
After the raid took place, Mr Chuwit kept a press meeting to thank the police for their quick reaction to his tip.
While the raid didn’t find any indication of wrongdoing, Mister Chuwit said the bar’s operator has a criminal track record.
Police need to remain vigilant, he or she said, as Chinese businessmen are starting to consider over what he or she called “grey” businesses in Thailand, referring to bars, massage parlours and gambling dens.
“The Chinese are not likely to stick to legal means to run this kind of businesses, ” this individual said, before alleging “David” often lobbies politicians and law enforcement on their behalf. The officers may have found absolutely nothing because the raid took place during a Buddhist holiday, he said.
As the no-confidence debate against the federal government will take place in the next couple of days, Mr Chuwit stated he will reveal to the particular opposition the names of politicians who are recognized to have ties with Chinese criminal gangs, to help combat data corruption in the country.