Clarification Issued Regarding Viral 'Drug Sales' Road Graffiti

A viral social media post recently caused confusion by pairing images of a drug arrest conducted by the 'Sueb Chado' investigation team of the Sang Khom Police Station in Udon Thani with a separate photograph of a road surface spray-painted with the words 'selling drugs' (khai ya). The juxtaposition led many viewers to incorrectly believe that the brazen graffiti was located within Udon Thani province, potentially damaging the local image. On November 13, 2026, the original poster issued a formal clarification to address the misinformation. They confirmed that while the arrest images were indeed from Udon Thani, the photograph of the road graffiti originated from the Tha Bo district in Nong Khai province. The clarification was intended to stop the spread of inaccurate information and ensure the public understands that the two events are unrelated. For residents and visitors, this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying the context of viral social media content. While the authorities have addressed the confusion, the specific circumstances surrounding the graffiti in Nong Khai remain a separate matter for local law enforcement in that jurisdiction. No further official updates regarding the investigation into the graffiti itself have been provided at this time.