Swiss Tourist Arrested in Phuket After Drug Video Goes Viral

[webfact]

Picture of the Swiss man Sacha courtesy of Phuket News

 

In a story that has set social media abuzz, a Swiss tourist, identified as Sascha, has been arrested in Phuket after a video purportedly showing him using illegal drugs was widely shared online. The incident, which occurred along the busy Kamala-Patong road, has grabbed international attention, casting a spotlight on Thailand's tough stance on drug offences.

 

The drama unfolded when Sascha was reportedly filmed partaking in drug use in a motorbike parking area last Thursday. Bystanders watched in disbelief as the incident played out in full view of the public, defying the usual discretion associated with such activities. The resulting footage rapidly circulated across social media platforms, catching the attention of Kamala Police Chief Pol Col Anurak Prinyasathirakul.

 

Responding swiftly, local law enforcement launched an investigation leading to Sascha's arrest. When apprehended, Sascha confessed to the allegations, acknowledging his involvement in the scandalous video. His apparent partner in the incident, described as a newly acquainted individual, remains unidentified. Police are now working to trace the origin of the illegal substances, aiming to dismantle the supply chain behind the drugs involved.

The case highlights the vigilant stance Thai authorities maintain against narcotics, underscoring the serious consequences for those found in violation of the law. With a drug test confirming Sascha's use of illegal substances, the Swiss national faces significant legal ramifications under Thai law.

 

Meanwhile, Sascha is not the only Swiss national facing legal turmoil in Thailand this week. Rolf Weber, another Swiss tourist in Prachuap Khiri Khan, faces potential visa revocation following repeated instances of his dog attacking tourists on a local beach. District officials have been prompted to take action, as Bang Saphan district chief Suthin Prasertsak pressures immigration authorities to consider expelling Weber.

 

This incident and Sascha's arrest come as a stern reminder to tourists of the strict adherence to local laws required when visiting countries like Thailand. The ongoing developments serve as a cautionary tale for tourists to remain aware of the legal expectations and cultural sensitivities of their travel destinations.

 

As the investigation continues, both tourists find themselves in the middle of legal storms that could potentially cut short their stays in Thailand. The outcomes remain to be seen, but the incidents have certainly ensured renewed attention on visitor conduct and compliance in the region, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-11

 

 

[Gottfrid]

Sascha is not the sharpest knife in the box.

[Woke to Sounds]

Doubt he is Swiss.

 

Sounds like a Russian.

 

Visa free policy working magic!

[Travi]

1 hour ago, Woke to Sounds said:

Doubt he is Swiss.

 

Sounds like a Russian.

 

Visa free policy working magic!

Can be Swiss.

[Travi]

3 minutes ago, Travi said:

 

[ronster]

So some guy gave him a line of powder to sniff and it made the internet ? 🤔

[jdstrange]

1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

Sascha is not the sharpest knife in the box.

Swiss Army Knife?

[Guderian]

Swiss druggies, Swiss kicking lady Thai doctors, Swiss with a pack of vicious dogs biting locals and foreigners.... in the news for all the wrong reasons. The Brits need to work a lot harder at their bad behaviour as they're being eclipsed by the Swiss right now! lol

[Spock]

Yet another emotive piece of reporting that found the facts alone impossible to stick to without heavy embellishment. 

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Bystanders watched in disbelief as the incident played out in full view of the public, defying the usual discretion associated with such activities.

Obviously they've never been to California or San Francisco...

[damo1967]

45 minutes ago, ronster said:

So some guy gave him a line of powder to sniff and it made the internet ? 🤔

Yup!  It is fairly obvious right?  Have you always been slow in life?  pfft.. absolute DADS...  google 'acronym' for DADS...  you are a lughing stock mate.

[Hakuna Matata]

1 hour ago, Woke to Sounds said:

Doubt he is Swiss.

 

Sounds like a Russian.

 

Visa free policy working magic!

 

Maybe also Ukrainian, Belarussian, Kazakhstani, etc.

 

 

[Patong2021]

2 hours ago, Woke to Sounds said:

Doubt he is Swiss.

 

Sounds like a Russian.

 

Visa free policy working magic!

And you sound like a  a small town hick, new to the big city.

Sascha is a short name for Alexander. Although often assumed to be solely slavic in origin it is common in Germanic cultures. Sascha is a name found in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It isn't a top popular name, but it is not a rarity. 

[Jonathan Swift]

52 minutes ago, Spock said:

Yet another emotive piece of reporting that found the facts alone impossible to stick to without heavy embellishment. 

Oh the drama. Sounds like old 40s radio.

[Jonathan Swift]

24 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

And you sound like a  a small town hick, new to the big city.

Sascha is a short name for Alexander. Although often assumed to be solely slavic in origin it is common in Germanic cultures. Sascha is a name found in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It isn't a top popular name, but it is not a rarity. 

But, but, I thought all the commenters here were educated geniuses, whose opinions are worth their weight in gold? 

[freedomnow]

Was waiting for the words "cannabis" - since Thai govt. is so split personality at every turn.

[tedd]

5 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Sascha is not the sharpest knife in the box.

should be in prison just for being stupid. ,may come out little wiser 

 

[ronster]

4 hours ago, damo1967 said:

Yup!  It is fairly obvious right?  Have you always been slow in life?  pfft.. absolute DADS...  google 'acronym' for DADS...  you are a lughing stock mate.

But I can spell laughing 🙄🙈

[Kinok Farang]

The Swiss are ahead now in the "bell-ends" of the week league.

For a small country to overtake the Brits,Ruskies and Chinese takes some doing.

Well done chaps.

[BangkokHank]

5 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Obviously they've never been to California or San Francisco...

I've been to both of those places - at the same time, no less.

[portisaacozzy]

5 hours ago, Spock said:

Yet another emotive piece of reporting that found the facts alone impossible to stick to without heavy embellishment. 

agree, back to school next week,may get beeter, still good for daily laugh!!!. yup, better spelt the irish way

[Nickcage49]

Sounds like a very intelligent man, lol

[saakura]

7 hours ago, Hakuna Matata said:

 

Maybe also Ukrainian, Belarussian, Kazakhstani, etc.

 

 

Or Iranian, Nigerian, Cambodian.

[Gottfrid]

9 hours ago, jdstrange said:

Swiss Army Knife?

Yeah, you are in the right place. Overrated stuff like that.

[LeRoux]

10 hours ago, jdstrange said:

Swiss Army Knife?

With a couple of the Blades Missing.

[ChaiyaTH]

Lol the hawaiian shirt as evidence with sunglasses. Guess it can't end that bad for him as no posession.

[The Old Bull]

Still not clear, did they catch him with any dope? Do they have evidence that what he was sniffing was an illegal substance?