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Thai
and Indonesian authorities are actively investigating a large drug
smuggling network following the arrest and extradition of Chaowalit
Thongduang, also known as Pang Na-Nahod, from Indonesia to Thailand.
Lt.
Gen. Panurat Lakbun, announced that the ONCB has invited Indonesian
authorities to its office in Din Daeng to exchange information. The
purpose of this meeting is to collect important details about
Chaowalit's drug network.
The goal is to identify the middlemen
who move drugs from the northern region of Thailand to the south, from
where they are then sent to Indonesia. Additionally, the investigation
aims to uncover those who move drugs from Laos to southern Thailand and
further to Indonesia.
“We are reviewing financial transactions
and other evidence. If connections are established, we may request
arrest warrants for those involved in drug trafficking. "There are about
100 people connected to Chaowalit's drug network," Lt. Gen. Panurat
said.
Thailand has received a list of targets within the network
from Indonesian authorities. Financial records, communication logs,
witness statements and asset verification are needed for a comprehensive
investigation. So far, there is no direct evidence linking Chaowalit to
drug trafficking in Indonesia, but his network appears to have
significant involvement.
Chaowalit is a well-known figure in his
local community, and some of the financial transactions may be for
educational or community assistance, which needs further investigation.
It appears that his network is composed of only Thai individuals, while
the Indonesian side consists only of Indonesians, with no involvement of
other nationalities.
Regarding the prosecution of Freddy
Pratama, a major drug trafficker wanted by Indonesian authorities, Pol.
Lt Gen Panurat said the name came to light through media reports and
Indonesia had provided details to the ONCB to assist in the case. He
stressed the importance of discretion to avoid giving information to
suspects.
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