Thai Border Officials Remind Travelers to Not Take Cannabis Products to Malaysia

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by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

    

SONGKHLA (NNT) - In Songkhla province, officials at the Sadao border point are reminding travelers not to take cannabis products from Thailand into Malaysia.

 

The tourism scene at the Sadao border point in Songkhla province is becoming increasingly lively with ever more travelers crossing between Thailand and Malaysia as immigration, local police, and customs and disease control officials at border points work to ensure their safety and convenience.

 

People traveling through the Sadao border point have increased by about 50% following the removal of the Thailand Pass system. Khanit Mipit, chief customs officer at the Sadao border point, said as many 5,000-7,000 people entered Thailand daily from Malaysia. He added that Thailand is a popular holiday destination among Malaysian tourists.

 

The customs chief also noted that efforts are still focusing on suppressing illegal trade and tax avoidance, with officials reminding travelers not to take items with cannabis ingredients into Malaysia, where such products are strictly illegal.

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2022-08-01

 

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[bristolgeoff]

Good advice and something u should know before even crossing the border.Don,t know about if you smoked before crossing,maybe the border guards they will give u a hard time once in malaysia

[jacko45k]

Haha...Thailand, always reactive never proactive!

[stoner]

14 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Haha...Thailand, always reactive never proactive!

why not support the effort ? 

 

any attempt at education on the subject is good. 

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, stoner said:

why not support the effort ? 

 

any attempt at education on the subject is good. 

Just forget it! The meaning of the word education and Thailand does not compute. They have tried for decades with the drive safe campaigns. Just asking. How long do you think people will remember this if they do not post it in the news once a week for infinite time?

Also, the Thai population is not ready for legalization of pot. It will just add the the massive amount of problems they already have.

[stoner]

50 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Just forget it! The meaning of the word education and Thailand does not compute. They have tried for decades with the drive safe campaigns. Just asking. How long do you think people will remember this if they do not post it in the news once a week for infinite time?

Also, the Thai population is not ready for legalization of pot. It will just add the the massive amount of problems they already have.

ok