Bangladeshi Man Arrested for Selling Cannabis Vape Pods in Ramkhamhaeng

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture of arrest.

 

Authorities have arrested a Bangladeshi man for illegally selling cannabis-infused vape pods in Bangkok’s Ramkhamhaeng area. The suspect, Mr Habibur Rahman Biddut, aged 45, was caught in possession of 100 cannabis vape pods during a police sting operation on the night of 26 February.

 

The arrest was made by officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s Narcotics Division (Bureau 4), following intelligence that a foreign national was involved in the illegal sale of cannabis vapes in the Ramkhamhaeng and Bang Chan areas. The suspect was described as about 40-year-old man of medium build, dark complexion, and short hair, standing approximately 170cm tall.

 

Investigators arranged a controlled purchase to confirm the suspect’s activities. The transaction was set to take place at a commercial building in the Saphan Sung district. At around 23:30, the suspect arrived at the agreed location to deliver the goods.

 

As soon as the exchange was made, officers moved in to arrest him, seizing 100 cannabis vape pods as evidence. Upon questioning, Mr Biddut admitted that the items belonged to him, stating that he had obtained them from another foreign national and was selling them for profit.

 

Authorities have charged the suspect with violating consumer protection laws under Section 29/9, Paragraph 2 of the Consumer Protection Act (Amendment No. 4, 2019). This law, enforced by Order No. 7/2558 of the Consumer Protection Board, explicitly bans the sale and distribution of electronic cigarettes, baraku (hookah) devices, and related substances.

 

If convicted, Mr Biddut faces penalties under Section 56/4 and Section 37 of the Consumer Protection Act. He has been transferred to Bang Chan Police Station for further legal proceedings.

 

The arrest comes as part of Thailand’s ongoing efforts to regulate the use and sale of cannabis-related products following the country’s move to decriminalise cannabis in 2022. While cannabis was removed from the narcotics list, the commercial sale of cannabis extracts, including those used in vape products, remains illegal without proper licensing.

 

Authorities have intensified crackdowns on illegal cannabis sales, particularly involving foreign nationals exploiting legal loopholes. Police have warned that more operations will be conducted to curb the illegal trade of cannabis-infused products.

 

The case against Mr Biddut is now in the hands of prosecutors, and he will face legal action under Thai law.

 

 

-- 2025-02-28

 

[JoePai]

Should have stuck to knocking out curries

[petedk]

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

This law, enforced by Order No. 7/2558 of the Consumer Protection Board, explicitly bans the sale and distribution of electronic cigarettes, baraku (hookah) devices, and related substances.

 

They forgot to write "by foreigners."

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Authorities have intensified crackdowns on illegal cannabis sales, particularly involving foreign nationals exploiting legal loopholes.

 

Only foreigners? 

There are a couple of shops near me openly selling "electronic cigarettes, baraku (hookah) devices, and related substances.", maybe they have plenty of brown envelopes.