Relatives and friends visited a 21-year-old female student after she was arrested with 354 kilograms of ice concealed in her car. The police have not permitted her bail due to the large quantity of the drugs involved.
The incident involves Ms. Baitong, 21, from Nong Sang District, Udon Thani, who was apprehended with 354 kg of ice valued at 354 million baht hidden in her vehicle outside a hotel in Udon Thani on October 21. She claimed ignorance about the drugs, stating they belonged to her father from Laos, who asked her to look after them.
On October 23, 2024, relatives including her grandparents and aunt visited her at the police station for about an hour. Reporters were informed that the family was not ready to provide comments, seeking legal advice first.
Family members shared that Ms. Baitong’s parents divorced when she was one year old. Her father, a Laotian national, visited once and then lost contact. Her mother now resides in England but continues to support her. They believe Ms. Baitong is innocent and plan to hire a lawyer to assist her.
Police Lt. Col. Thanin Inkong, heading the drug investigation team, stated they are questioning Ms. Baitong further but cannot disclose details yet as they are gathering evidence for future arrests. She cannot be granted bail due to the significant amount of drugs.
Upon entering the questioning room, Ms. Baitong mentioned she couldn’t sleep due to discomfort.
Friend Ms. Miw, 22, who attended high school with Ms. Baitong, spoke to the press expressing her concern. Miw described Baitong as kind-hearted and supportive, and she’s surprised about the accusations, asserting she was unaware of any involvement with drugs.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
