Thailand, March 18th, 2025 — Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, Secretary-General of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), revealed that a former Thai singer was linked to a drug trafficking network following intelligence from Chinese authorities.
The suspect was publicly identified as Patcharapol Panphum, known as “Zax,” former lead singer of the 90s band I-ZAX.
The investigation began after Chinese authorities arrested a Thai national for drug smuggling. Thai police later arrested a female suspect for distributing crystal meth and other drugs to entertainment venues in Sutthisan and Ratchada, Bangkok. Evidence showed she had purchased drugs from Zax.
A search of Zax’s home uncovered large quantities of yaba (amphetamine), crystal meth (in pink and gold variants), ecstasy, ketamine, and MDMA, along with drug-related equipment.
Zax allegedly used and sold drugs to other celebrities and musicians. Authorities are now expanding the investigation into other entertainment industry figures.
This article originally appeared on our sister website The Pattaya News.
