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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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Stocky Ruby Member

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23 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,

Maybe they should just go back to the desert

blaze master Diamond Member

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7 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

I am talking about what I can buy in shops.

What kind of product are you talking about ? You're not being specific and it matters.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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6 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:
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I didn't say that they are.

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

Really?...where has it been reported that innocent and legally operating Israelis are being unfairly persecuted? I take it you can quote some specific cases that amount to Israelis being persecuted, not just one isolated incident.

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58 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Really?...where has it been reported that innocent and legally operating Israelis are being unfairly persecuted? I take it you can quote some specific cases that amount to Israelis being persecuted, not just one isolated incident.

There have been news articles about badly-behave young Israelis in both Khao San & Pai on only the last few months. Have you not seen them?

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On 3/15/2026 at 3:17 AM, 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%.

Exactly. How is this grower different from any of the other ones doing the same ****? Not that I am in favor of cannabis being legal - I couldn't care less either way - but the point is that there's probably hundreds if not thousands of both Thais and foreigners doing the same thing.

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On 3/15/2026 at 5:04 AM, Wuvu2 said:

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.

While I do agree with you there - plenty of Israelis breaking or circumventing law in their businesses (legit or otherwise) - so are a host of other nationalities. Why are they not being busted as well?

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On 3/15/2026 at 12:12 PM, VillageIdiot said:

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

You mean, like "Islamophobia" in the west these days?

Yagoda Star Member

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Israel is a leader in weed genetics, seeds and extracts.

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Liverpool Lou Star Member

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13 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:
13 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Really?...where has it been reported that innocent and legally operating Israelis are being unfairly persecuted? I take it you can quote some specific cases that amount to Israelis being persecuted, not just one isolated incident.

There have been news articles about badly-behave young Israelis in both Khao San & Pai on only the last few months. Have you not seen them

I made no reference, whatsoever, to what you describe as "badly behave [sic] young Israelis", so whether I've seen those reports about their behaviour or not is completely irrelevant to the false claim of "Israelis being unfairly persecuted", which is what I did comment on. Their bad behavior and the generalised assertion of "persecution of Israelis" are two completely different subjects.

IsmeUno Platinum Member

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On 3/16/2026 at 3:35 AM, Gottfrid said:

I am talking about what I can buy in shops.

The article is about an Israeli producing extracts that exceed legal limits. Nothing to do with flowers and plant material you can buy in the shops.

IsmeUno Platinum Member

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12 hours ago, PingRoundTheWorld said:

Exactly. How is this grower different from any of the other ones doing the same ****? Not that I am in favor of cannabis being legal - I couldn't care less either way - but the point is that there's probably hundreds if not thousands of both Thais and foreigners doing the same thing.

Because it is extracts being discussed, rather than growers. There is no limit on natural plants. Do you know of any other sellers who are producing extracts above legal limits?

Gottfrid Star Member

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20 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

The article is about an Israeli producing extracts that exceed legal limits. Nothing to do with flowers and plant material you can buy in the shops.

Nothing?! If you don´t think so, why the heck do you bother to comment. Better for Isme to post something of relevance instead, then.

My point is that the legal limit on 0,2, is probably for flowers etc.... as well. But never mind, you don´t think it has any relevance, so let´s stop with that.

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