Foreign National Arrested in Chiang Mai for Selling Psilocybin Mushrooms to Tourists

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 59-year-old foreign man, nationality not disclosed, was arrested in Chiang Mai for selling illicit drugs, specifically psilocybin mushrooms (commonly known as “magic mushrooms”), mixed with honey to foreign tourists. The man, who reportedly has a Thai wife, was apprehended at an unnamed shop located on Ratchawithi Road, in the Sriphum district of Chiang Mai.

 

On 22 January, Police Colonel Prachaya Tisla, the Superintendent of Chiang Mai City Police, instructed officers from the Anti-Drug Unit to raid the premises following an investigation. The authorities seized 15 bottles of honey containing the psilocybin mushrooms.

 

The investigation revealed that the suspect, a foreign national, had been secretly selling the mushrooms to other tourists in violation of Thai drug laws. The authorities discovered the illegal substances after conducting a thorough search of the unregistered shop.

 

The suspect was taken into custody and charged with the illegal possession of a Type 5 narcotic (psilocybin mushrooms) without proper authorisation. The police have confirmed that legal proceedings will follow.

 

This arrest underscores the ongoing efforts by local authorities to tackle drug-related offences, particularly those involving substances that are illegal in Thailand.

 

-- 2025-01-23

 

 

[balo]

Good, some foreigners think they can get away with anything just because Thailand opened up for cannabis sale. This is not Amsterdam (yet). 

 

[watchcat]

1 hour ago, balo said:

Thailand opened up for cannabis

 

Isn't it banned from Jan 1 2025?