Thai social media users were amused after Sam Chuk Police Station in Suphan Buri province posted a playful message inspired by the popular anime One Piece but with a serious mission.
In the post, police jokingly said the “Straw Hat Pirates” had paused their search for the legendary One Piece treasure to help crack down on drug-related crime in Sam Chuk district. The message referred to officers from the Sam Chuk investigation unit, who recently conducted patrols around the Tha Kaphi area and arrested several suspects linked to theft cases.
Police said the suspects were charged with drug use and driving under the influence of narcotics, and legal action is now under way.
The post quickly went viral, drawing praise and humorous comments from online users, many of whom joked about characters and locations from the One Piece universe. The post was widely shared, with users applauding the creativity of Thai police.
Sam Chuk Police have previously attracted attention online, including an earlier post showing officers wearing princess-themed costumes while announcing an arrest.
Pol. Col. Kietchai Koetcho, chief of Sam Chuk Police Station, said the post was an idea from the investigation team aimed at making police communication more engaging for the public. He added that the cartoon-style images were created later using AI to protect officers’ identities, while officers wear standard uniforms during actual operations.
Despite the playful approach, police stressed that their main mission remains maintaining public safety and peace in the community.
