Koh Pha Ngan Police Criticized Over Foreign Cannabis Theft

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Koh Pha Ngan Police Criticized Over Foreign Cannabis Theft

A Koh Pha Ngan cannabis shop owner, Jariya Kamonrat, has accused local police of ignoring a theft involving two foreign customers. CCTV footage from Monkey’s Dispensary shows one suspect stealing a jar of cannabis worth over 6,000 baht while the other distracted Jariya. Despite reporting the theft with video evidence, police allegedly dismissed her case, saying they couldn't act without the suspects' names. Frustrated, Jariya turned to social media, offering a reward for information. The case has sparked criticism of police inaction and raised concerns about crime involving tourists in Thailand’s growing cannabis market.