Pai Police Arrest 4 Foreign Tourists for Smoking Marijuana on Walking Street

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Picture courtesy of Naewna

 

Four foreign tourists were apprehended for smoking cannabis on Pai's Walking Street in Mae Hong Son, following a police crackdown aimed at maintaining order and discouraging such behaviour.

 

On 9 March 2025, a coordinated operation led by Major General Songkrit Onarchaikrai and other local officers took place on Pai's bustling Walking Street.

 

The law enforcement team, comprised of officers from various departments, including Deputy Inspector Virapat Kalapitch, conducted patrols to address complaints from both locals and tourists about cannabis and cigarette use in public areas, which had been causing discomfort and health issues for passersby.

 

As part of their efforts to enforce regulations and prevent public disturbances, officers detained four tourists for smoking cannabis.

Picture courtesy ofNaewna

 

The individuals, each from a different nationality - German, British, French, and Dutch - were fined under charges of causing a public nuisance.

 

The initiative to patrol and educate tourists on local laws continues, with the aim to curb illegal activities and enhance visitor experience in this popular tourist destination, reported Naewna.

 

-- 2025-03-11

 

 

[dinsdale]

Big police crackdown nationally to "maintain order". Smoking cigs, smoking dope and all vaping shops temporarily closed yet the high daily death rate on the roads remains and people still riding without helmets. This stinks of Thaksin.

[ikke1959]

Pai is not the place to be... They will notice soon and than they complain.... On the other hand there are much worse things the police should take care of... simple.. black smoke fuming cars, no helmets on motorcycles, kids on motorcycles, weapons and teenagers.. and so many more

[Harrisfan]

One guy looks 55

[petedk]

This is crazy. Why always go after the foreigners?

 

There are often groups of Thai people smoking  marijuane while sitting utside a restaurant very close to our house causiing either to get a free smoke or closing the windows to keep the smell out.

 

The local win motorcycle guys sat openly smoking it on the street the other day.

 

I guess foreigners have money. 😁

[Gottfrid]

37 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

One guy looks 55

Meaning what?