Cannabis Vendor Robbed by Fake Police in Pathum Thani — ฿3 Million Theft
Photo courtesy of The Thaiger
Two Thai police officers are among 10 suspects who robbed a cannabis vendor in Pathum Thani, stealing ฿800,000 ($22,857) in cash and cannabis trees worth over ฿2.2 million ($62,857).
The 22-year-old vendor reported that the group showed up at his home claiming his business was operating without a permit. They used this fake justification to ransack his place and steal everything.
Here's what happened: The 10 men, including at least two police officers, arrived at the vendor's home in Pathum Thani and accused him of running an illegal cannabis operation. They then proceeded to steal both his cash reserves and his cannabis plants before leaving.
The total value of what was stolen comes to over ฿3 million ($85,714) — that's serious money, not some petty theft.
What This Means for Cannabis Businesses
This case highlights the messy situation around cannabis regulation in Thailand. Even though cannabis was decriminalized, the rules around licensing and legal operations are still unclear to many people — and apparently some cops are using that confusion to their advantage.
If you're involved in any cannabis business in Thailand, this shows why having your permits and documentation crystal clear is crucial. Legitimate police checks do happen, and you need to be able to distinguish between real enforcement and fake raids like this one.
The Bigger Picture
Cases like this hurt Thailand's reputation for cannabis tourism and legal operations. When police officers are involved in stealing from legal businesses (or businesses trying to operate legally), it creates uncertainty for everyone in the industry.
For travelers interested in Thailand's cannabis scene, stick to obviously legitimate dispensaries in tourist areas. If something feels sketchy or unofficial, it probably is.
The investigation is ongoing. We'll see if the two police officers face any real consequences — that'll tell us a lot about how seriously Thailand takes cleaning up corruption in cannabis enforcement.
Source: The Thaiger
Source: 2 Thai police among 10 suspects stealing cash and cannabis trees from vendor
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