Kathu police led by Lt Col Suthichai Tienpo arrested the five Burmese nationals after raiding two worker's camps in Patong for drugs and other illegal activities.
Police first raided the Maneesri worker's camp where they arrested Tuntun Ow, 24, with 2 kilos of kratom leaves and Miss Yeen, 57, with cooked kratom leaves, kratom juice and cough syrup.
Both face being charged with possessing and producing a Category 5 drug.
The police then raided a second camp located behind the Fish restaurant on Ratcha Uthit Rd and arrested three more Burmese men.
Lo, 24, had cooked kratom leaves and 7.15 grams of ganja. He has been charged with illegal possession of Category 5 drugs.
Maew Wor Tor, 35, was found in possession of cooked kratom leaves, kratom juice, cough syrup and 60 fresh kratom leaves. He faces the charges of producing and possessing Category 5 drugs.
Lim, 24, had in his possession 100 kratom leaves and will be charged with possession of a Category 5 drug.
All five were taken to Kathu Police Station.