PHUKET: The parcel post is becoming increasingly popular - for getting drugs to a destination on time. Six alleged drug dealers were arrested over the weekend north of Phuket by Takuapa district volunteers. Arrested over the arrival of 2.9 kilos of illegal kratom through the post were Montri Chalee, 38, Parinya Jutamas, 24, Nare Chetwannasit, 25, Somkid Bhusakul, 35, Noppon Nopparit, 24, and Man, 25, a Burmese with a single name.
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You can buy strong and dangerous drugs without any prescription, but when you want kratom police is not as generous. Posted by Georg The Viking on August 11, 2015 14:57 
What exactly is an arresting volunteer? Are they Thai or foreigners? It is not clear. If Thai they obviously have the authority to arrest someone. How can a farang tell whether he is being arrested by a real policeman or a volunteer or by some opportunist robber? Posted by Chill on August 12, 2015 06:24 Editor Comment: Volunteers are used by districts throughout Thailand in enforcement roles, usually under supervision. Do what you would do in every country: ask to see ID. |
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The German government is now officially growing kratom whilst Thailand continues to demonize a very useful natural product. It's suppression was rooted in the fact it can be grown for free whilst opium was taxable.
Posted by Arun Muruga on August 11, 2015 10:08