Kratom suspects caught after 20km police chase

[snoop1130]

The men were caught after they hit a car head-on in Soi Paniang, in Moo 5, Rassada. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: Two men’s attempt to flee police after a 20-kilometre chase starting in Chalong came to a crunching halt yesterday (May 18) when they hit a car head-on in a small street in Rassada.

 

Capt Wichit Nokkaew of the Phuket City Police was called to the scene of the accident, on Soi Paniang, in Moo 5, Rassada, at about 5pm. 

 

Standing by was the officer who had pursued the two men, with the two suspects in custody: Kitiphop Jongpet, 23, and Anisorn Tuthep, 23, both originally from Phatthalung.

 

Full Story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/kratom-suspects-caught-after-20km-police-chase-80059.php

 

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[J Town]

Seems like the BiB cause more accidents than prevent.

[zyphodb]

I thought they'd decriminalised Kratom again, so why were the cops chasing them over it? hadn't they received their cut maybe?

 

[CALSinCM]

Crime of the century.  I thought kratom was in the process of being legalized?  Probably just like Anutin's canard that all Thais will be able to grow 6 cannabis plant at home like any other herb in their gardens.  Keep filling the prisons.