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Israeli Cannabis Farm Raided in Krabi Over Illegal THC Content

Authorities have dismantled a cannabis operation in Krabi run by an Israeli national using Thai nominees, after discovering high-potency cannabis extracts far exceeding legal THC limits. The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) said the operation resulted in several arrests and the seizure of assets worth around 3 million baht. Officials say the network was producing and selling cannabis extracts with THC concentrations classified as illegal under Thai law.

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The ONCB reported that officers from ONCB Region 8 carried out the operation between 12 and 13 March in coordination with Krabi provincial police investigators, Tourist Police, Krabi forensic officers and the Krabi Provincial Public Health Office. The crackdown followed government policy targeting illegal narcotics production in tourism and key economic areas.

During a search of a cannabis farm business in Krabi, officers arrested an Israeli national identified only as Moshe, the owner of the operation. Four Thai nationals were also detained after investigators found they had helped register the company as nominee shareholders on behalf of the foreign operator, which violates Thai laws restricting foreign business ownership.

Authorities also discovered cannabis extract products at the site and sent samples for testing. Laboratory results showed THC concentrations as high as 77 percent, far above the legal limit of 0.2 percent. Under the Ministry of Public Health announcement issued in 2022, cannabis extracts exceeding that threshold are classified as Category 5 narcotics.

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Investigators subsequently added charges of illegal production, possession and distribution of Category 5 narcotics. Following further intelligence, officers returned to the premises on 13 March and discovered additional cannabis extract products including Kief, Hash and Moonrock, all known for their high THC potency.

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The suspects were then charged with producing, selling and possessing cannabis extracts classified as Category 5 narcotics for commercial purposes. Authorities also seized assets and froze bank accounts linked to the operation, with the total value estimated at approximately 3 million baht.

The Daily News reported that ONCB Secretary-General Pol Lt Col Suriya Singhakamol said the operation demonstrated coordinated efforts among anti-narcotics agencies to prevent cannabis being processed into highly concentrated extracts considered illegal drugs. He added that officials would continue expanding the investigation to identify and dismantle other networks involved. The ONCB has also encouraged the public to report suspected drug activity through its 24-hour hotline 1386.

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ChipButty Star Member

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Seems like the Israelis are being persecuted in Thailand now,

Gottfrid Star Member

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1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

Laboratory results showed THC concentrations as high as 77 percent, far above the legal limit of 0.2 percent.

They are truly living in the land of fairytales! If they have a limit on 0.2% they would have to close every single cannabis shop in Thailand for start. In all you can buy everything from 10% up to around 30-40%.

gargamon Ruby Member

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Oh no. No more shatter.

IsmeUno Platinum Member

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1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

They are truly living in the land of fairytales! If they have a limit on 0.2% they would have to close every single cannabis shop in Thailand for start. In all you can buy everything from 10% up to around 30-40%.

Extracts, not flowers or plant material.

VillageIdiot Silver Member

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2 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Seems like the Israelis are being persecuted in Thailand now,

It sure looks that way, doesn't it?

As Meyer Lansky once reportedly said: "When you're a Jew, the whole world is against you".

Wuvu2 Gold Member

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3 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Seems like the Israelis are being persecuted in Thailand now,

The Israelis have been playing the persecution card since the end of World War II. Valid then, not so much now.

Thailand is quite welcoming to foreign business investment, but it seems like some groups of Israelis would like to colonize and set their own rules. I think many are tired of the Israelis playing the persecution card in Thailand when the real issue is that they are simply breaking Thai laws.

MisterTee Silver Member

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1 hour ago, Wuvu2 said:

The Israelis have been playing the persecution card since the end of World War II. Valid then, not so much now.

Thailand is quite welcoming to foreign business investment, but it seems like some groups of Israelis would like to colonize and set their own rules. I think many are tired of the Israelis playing the persecution card in Thailand when the real issue is that they are simply breaking Thai laws.

Spot on.

This really isn't about THC content - it's about Israelis running businesses in Thailand using Thai nominees.

Keep up the pressure on them.

If they can't make money with their shady enterprises they will go away and do everybody a favour.

Usnh Advanced Member

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Good. Lock him up and throw away the key. Do it to all of them !

potless Advanced Member

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Maybe theres a case for mass producing this stuff. It could be "delivered" all over the Middle East. No more war.

redwood1 Ruby Member

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It sounds like the Israelis are taking jobs away from the Nigerians as far as drugs go...

The Israelis may not be particularly nice, but I will say they are vastly smarter than the Nigerians...

The Thai police I don't think, quite get how organized and forward-thinking the Israelis can be to avoid getting caught...At least for the most part....

ChipButty Star Member

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The Israelis are good at growing things, They can grow anything in a desert, Maybe they are just showing them how to do it,

unblocktheplanet Diamond Member

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There sure a lot of losers here ready to place that old race card, though I sure do like that Meyer Lansky quote. Moishe was no wannabe Lansky.

As the article didn't say so, we have to presume he had a work permit. Moishe was not running around drunk on Khao San or naked in Pai. He was just living in a nice place trying to earn an income. 3M doesn't even buy a condo!

I miss hash here in Thailand, green doesn't do it for me. This old hippie thinks Moishe was providing a valuable public service.

"Narcotic"! Hogwash! I hope this decent guy gets through this mostly unharmed.

Gottfrid Star Member

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24 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

3M doesn't even buy a condo!

I agree with that he should have as small punishment as possible. However, 3M is far enough for a fairly decent condo in Pattaya.image.pngimage.pngimage.png

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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10 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Seems like the Israelis are being persecuted in Thailand now,

Seems like the Israelis operating illegally are being justifiably prosecuted in Thailand now.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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7 hours ago, VillageIdiot said:
10 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Seems like the Israelis are being persecuted in Thailand now,

It sure looks that way, doesn't it?

Since when is prosecuting those operating blatantly illegally persecution?

Nick Carter icp Star Member

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3 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Seems like the Israelis operating illegally are being justifiably prosecuted in Thailand now.

Its nothing to do with the Country they come from .

People from many different Countries get prosecuted in Thailand

VillageIdiot Silver Member

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3 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Since when is prosecuting those operating blatantly illegally persecution?

"Prosecuted" becomes "Persecuted" when a particular race, religion, or ethnic group is singled out for attention.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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55 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

He was just living in a nice place trying to earn an income

He was just living in a nice place illegally trying to earn an income.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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8 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

Its nothing to do with the Country they come from .

People from many different Countries get prosecuted in Thailand

I know that, tell the other posters that don't.

Nick Carter icp Star Member

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8 minutes ago, VillageIdiot said:

"Prosecuted" becomes "Persecuted" when a particular race, religion, or ethnic group is singled out for attention.

Israelis / Jews are NOT claiming to be "persecuted" in Thailand though

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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6 minutes ago, VillageIdiot said:
6 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Since when is prosecuting those operating blatantly illegally persecution?

"Prosecuted" becomes "Persecuted" when a particular race, religion, or ethnic group is singled out for attention

I'm well aware of what persecution is and it's clear that the Israelis are not being singled out and persecuted. The fact that many of them, going by the reports, appear to be operating illegally does not give them the right to claim persecution.

Nick Carter icp Star Member

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Just now, Liverpool Lou said:

I'm well aware of what persecution is and it's clear that the Israelis are not being singled out and persecuted. The fact that many of them, going by the reports, appear to be operating illegally does not give them the right to claim persecution.

Israelis are not claiming to be persecuted though

BonnieandClyde Advanced Member

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11 minutes ago, VillageIdiot said:

"Prosecuted" becomes "Persecuted" when a particular race, religion, or ethnic group is singled out for attention.

Exactly.

A good example a few years ago was "Operation Black Eagle".

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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5 hours ago, Usnh said:

Good. Lock him up and throw away the key. Do it to all of them !

"Do it to all of them !".

"Why would you want to do that...anything rational?

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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3 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:
4 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

I'm well aware of what persecution is and it's clear that the Israelis are not being singled out and persecuted. The fact that many of them, going by the reports, appear to be operating illegally does not give them the right to claim persecution.

Israelis are not claiming to be persecuted though

I didn't say that they are.

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Post shortening a quote to change the intended meaning and bickering replies removed.

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blaze master Diamond Member

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23 hours ago, gargamon said:

Oh no. No more shatter.

They're late to the game 😅

blaze master Diamond Member

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On 3/14/2026 at 7:34 PM, Georgealbert said:

Laboratory results showed THC concentrations as high as 77 percent

Not bad but not great.

17 hours ago, ChipButty said:

The Israelis are good at growing things, They can grow anything in a desert, Maybe they are just showing them how to do it,

If those boxes of $hitty kief are any indication...they have a long ways to go at showing anything.

On 3/14/2026 at 9:17 PM, Gottfrid said:

In all you can buy everything from 10% up to around 30-40%.

If you're talking about flower it tops out around 34 percent.

Gottfrid Star Member

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45 minutes ago, blaze master said:

If you're talking about flower it tops out around 34 percent.

I am talking about what I can buy in shops.

unblocktheplanet Diamond Member

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21 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

I didn't say that they are.

Except, of course, the ex-IDF young people in Khao San & Pai!

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