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Five arrested, B2.9mn in cannabis products seized in raids
Five arrested, B2.9mn in cannabis products seized in raids
Monday 20 July 2026 11:45 AM
PHUKET: Five people were arrested and cannabis products worth more than B2.9 million were seized after authorities raided four cannabis shops in Phuket Town as part of an ongoing crackdown on businesses operating outside the law.
Myanmar worker arrested as police raid Kata cannabis shops
Myanmar worker arrested as police raid Kata cannabis shops
Saturday 18 July 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: A Myanmar national has been arrested and more than B500,000 worth of cannabis products seized after Immigration Police raided two cannabis shops at Kata Beach as part of an investigation into the alleged illegal employment of foreign workers.
Thai, Filipino women arrested at Phuket airport with 32kg of cannabis
Thai, Filipino women arrested at Phuket airport with 32kg of cannabis
Friday 10 July 2026 11:43 AM
PHUKET: Two women, one Thai and one Filipino, have been arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities allegedly found more than 32 kilogrammes of cannabis flowers concealed in their luggage in two separate cases yesterday (July 9).
Thai-UK effort targets cannabis smugglers
Thai-UK effort targets cannabis smugglers
Thursday 9 July 2026 09:35 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand and the United Kingdom have intensified cooperation to curb illegal cannabis smuggling, introducing tougher penalties and expanding intelligence sharing following a surge in trafficking cases.
Russian arrested at Phuket airport with 17.6kg of cannabis
Russian arrested at Phuket airport with 17.6kg of cannabis
Thursday 9 July 2026 09:03 AM
PHUKET: A Russian national has become the latest foreign traveller arrested at Phuket International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle cannabis out of Thailand, after authorities discovered more than 17kg of cannabis flowers and cannabis resin concealed inside two suitcases. The arrest is the third major cannabis export case at the airport in just over a week.
Belgian woman arrested at Phuket airport with 31kg of cannabis
Belgian woman arrested at Phuket airport with 31kg of cannabis
Wednesday 8 July 2026 09:07 AM
PHUKET: A 21-year-old Belgian woman has been arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities found more than 31 kilogrammes of cannabis packed in her luggage as she prepared to board an international flight.
British woman held in slaying of Pattaya cannabis farm operator
British woman held in slaying of Pattaya cannabis farm operator
Monday 6 July 2026 07:29 AM
PATTAYA: A 21-year-old British woman has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her boyfriend, the operator of a cannabis farm in Chon Buri, after a fatal stabbing at a luxury rental home in Pattaya.
Phuket cannabis shops set to shrink as licences expire
Phuket cannabis shops set to shrink as licences expire
Sunday 5 July 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The number of cannabis retail outlets in Phuket is expected to fall sharply over the next three years as businesses are required to meet stricter medical licensing requirements under new Ministry of Public Health regulations.
Public input sought on cannabis law
Public input sought on cannabis law
Wednesday 24 June 2026 02:00 PM
BANGKOK: The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) is accepting public feedback on the draft Cannabis and Hemp Act until July 1, before submitting it to the Cabinet for consideration.
New cannabis penalty rules introduced
New cannabis penalty rules introduced
Tuesday 23 June 2026 08:58 AM
BANGKOK: The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has issued new penalty guidelines that include licence suspensions or revocations for cannabis businesses found to breach the department’s requirements.
Dispensaries have 3 years to shift to clinical use
Dispensaries have 3 years to shift to clinical use
Thursday 2 April 2026 12:00 PM
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has begun implementing a full transition to cannabis use for medicinal purposes, allowing dispensaries a three-year timeframe to convert into medical clinics in order to continue operating.
Cannabis shop raided at Lamduan Market
Cannabis shop raided at Lamduan Market
Friday 20 February 2026 08:43 AM
PHUKET: A 46-year-old cannabis shop owner has been arrested in Phuket Town for allegedly selling marijuana without a valid permit, with police seizing more than 115 grammes of cannabis buds during the raid.
Chalong Police raid unlicensed cannabis shop
Chalong Police raid unlicensed cannabis shop
Tuesday 17 February 2026 11:04 AM
PHUKET: Chalong Police have charged a cannabis shop owner for selling cannabis without a valid licence, as part of a province-wide crackdown on unlicensed operators.
Two Russians arrested after dismembered corpse discovered
Two Russians arrested after dismembered corpse discovered
Monday 2 February 2026 12:41 PM
CHONBURI: Police arrested two Russian men yesterday (Feb 1) suspected of murdering a compatriot, dismembering the body and burying the parts in Bang Lamung district.
Cannabis activists demand parties clarify stance
Cannabis activists demand parties clarify stance
Wednesday 14 January 2026 07:42 AM
BANGKOK: A network of medical staff, academics, and civil society groups has called on political parties to clarify their cannabis policies and positions during the election season.
Cannabis shops face clampdown
Cannabis shops face clampdown
Tuesday 6 January 2026 09:20 AM
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health is pushing to enact a new ministerial regulation on cannabis before the next government takes office, with the draft now under review by the Office of the Council of State.
Australian Ambassador visits Phuket
Australian Ambassador visits Phuket
Tuesday 9 December 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Australian Ambassador to Thailand Angela Macdonald paid a courtesy visit to Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn yesterday (Dec 8) to discuss strengthening cooperation on tourist safety, social issues and long-standing relations between Thailand and Australia.
Phuket cannabis control still going nowhere
Phuket cannabis control still going nowhere
Sunday 30 November 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s long-discussed cannabis control zone remains stalled, with officials providing no updates or decisions despite repeated meetings with both government and private sectors. Meanwhile, the private sector continues pushing for stricter national-level regulation to protect tourism and public safety.
New Phuket Governor starts work in Bangkok
New Phuket Governor starts work in Bangkok
Tuesday 18 November 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s new Governor, Nirat Phongsittithaworn, began his first official day not in Phuket, but in Bangkok.
Ministry pledges to review weed laws
Ministry pledges to review weed laws
Thursday 9 October 2025 12:00 PM
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has pledged to review restrictive cannabis regulations following mounting pressure from the group “Writing Thailand’s Cannabis Future,” which has urged swift government action to revive the struggling industry.

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