Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Two individuals, a Swedish national and a Thai woman, have been arrested in Phuket on suspicion of cocaine trafficking, following a police operation that led to the seizure of narcotics and associated drug paraphernalia.

 

The arrests were carried out by officers from Patong Police Station. The suspects, identified as a 41-year-old Swedish man and a 32-year-old Thai woman, were initially detained in front of a convenience store on Rat Phatthana-Nusorn Road, located in the Patong subdistrict of Kathu district.

 

Following the arrest, police conducted a follow-up search at a condominium unit on Soi Samakki 2 in the Rawai subdistrict of Mueang Phuket district. Additional evidence was seized at the premises.

 

In total, authorities confiscated 15.37 grams of cocaine, 80 resealable plastic bags commonly used for packaging drugs, a digital weighing scale, two iPhones and a yellow MG5 automobile believed to have been used in the commission of the offence.

 

Police have charged the pair with joint possession and trafficking of a Category 2 narcotic, cocaine, with intent to distribute, in violation of The Narcotics Act.

 

“The amount of cocaine and the presence of distribution materials, including the resealable bags and weighing device, strongly suggest intent to supply rather than personal use,” said a senior officer involved in the case.

 

Both suspects are currently being held at Patong Police Station while legal proceedings continue. Their names have not yet been disclosed as the investigation is ongoing.

 

Authorities confirmed that the case will be referred to the Phuket Provincial Court. If found guilty, the accused could face significant prison terms and heavy fines, in accordance with strict anti-narcotics laws.

 

The arrests form part of an ongoing crackdown targeting the illegal drug trade in Phuket’s tourist zones, where officials have voiced increasing concern about narcotics trafficking involving foreign nationals.

 

The Royal Thai Police have reiterated their commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on drug offences, urging all residents and visitors to adhere to the nation’s laws.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-07-08

 

 

 

But...but....but.... it was just baking soda i was told......they were only selling it for cookie making.

The picture made me sad as he really seem to love her true 

You there Gottfrid? 😊

1 hour ago, roo860 said:

You there Gottfrid? 😊

Can I start my day before you make a fool out of yourself? Lucky for you that you found 1 Swede, among 990 Brits.

However, Guys like this is a disgrace for my country and should be locked away and forgotten. Just another total dork that thought he found an easy way to money. Guys like this should try real work that makes men of them, instead of living a life slowly killing other people. In my opinion all persons related to distributing illegal drugs, should be charged with attempted murder.

Excellent, one less of those butt ugly yellow cars on the road.

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Two individuals, a Swedish national and a Thai woman, have been arrested in Phuket on suspicion of cocaine trafficking, following a police operation that led to the seizure of narcotics and associated drug paraphernalia.

 

The arrests were carried out by officers from Patong Police Station. The suspects, identified as a 41-year-old Swedish man and a 32-year-old Thai woman, were initially detained in front of a convenience store on Rat Phatthana-Nusorn Road, located in the Patong subdistrict of Kathu district.

 

Following the arrest, police conducted a follow-up search at a condominium unit on Soi Samakki 2 in the Rawai subdistrict of Mueang Phuket district. Additional evidence was seized at the premises.

 

In total, authorities confiscated 15.37 grams of cocaine, 80 resealable plastic bags commonly used for packaging drugs, a digital weighing scale, two iPhones and a yellow MG5 automobile believed to have been used in the commission of the offence.

 

Police have charged the pair with joint possession and trafficking of a Category 2 narcotic, cocaine, with intent to distribute, in violation of The Narcotics Act.

 

“The amount of cocaine and the presence of distribution materials, including the resealable bags and weighing device, strongly suggest intent to supply rather than personal use,” said a senior officer involved in the case.

 

Both suspects are currently being held at Patong Police Station while legal proceedings continue. Their names have not yet been disclosed as the investigation is ongoing.

 

Authorities confirmed that the case will be referred to the Phuket Provincial Court. If found guilty, the accused could face significant prison terms and heavy fines, in accordance with strict anti-narcotics laws.

 

The arrests form part of an ongoing crackdown targeting the illegal drug trade in Phuket’s tourist zones, where officials have voiced increasing concern about narcotics trafficking involving foreign nationals.

 

The Royal Thai Police have reiterated their commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on drug offences, urging all residents and visitors to adhere to the nation’s laws.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-07-08

 

 

 

Death penalty

Bet he tries to get her to say it's all hers and he will compensate her for jail time with cash .

7 hours ago, Celsius said:

The picture made me sad as he really seem to love her true 

Sorry darling, see you in 10 years... wait for me and be faithful.

7 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

But...but....but.... it was just baking soda i was told......they were only selling it for cookie making.

why would you ever try to export coke from thailand! its terrible here

Two more idiots trying to take a short cut to financial freedom. Enjoy the hot and overcrowded jail cells. 😂

Meanwhile the man standing on the corner offering it publicly to every passer by doesn't get touched. 

The man has ruined the woman's life, and his own. She probably trusted him when he said there won't be a problem.

53 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

wait for me and be faithful

co-conspirator in crime she will be waiting in prison.

1 hour ago, JJ-Thailand said:

Two more idiots trying to take a short cut to financial freedom

What , with just 15 grams of coke ?   Are you serious 

34 minutes ago, renaissanc said:

The man has ruined the woman's life, and his own. She probably trusted him when he said there won't be a problem.

Or vice versa  it might have all been her idea

1 hour ago, RonJr said:

why would you ever try to export coke from thailand! its terrible here

It doesn't mention exporting it in the article

They will get what they deserve.

Half an ounce of coke! Half an ounce!  The police ought to be out and about arresting real criminals such as those who regularly commit traffic offences and thus endanger lives.

There's a whole host of serious crime that police should be dealing with. This is not one of them.

15 grammes of coke is nothing in the grand scale of things.

It just equals one busy party!

3 minutes ago, Magictoad said:

Half an ounce of coke! Half an ounce!  The police ought to be out and about arresting real criminals such as those who regularly commit traffic offences and thus endanger lives.

There's a whole host of serious crime that police should be dealing with. This is not one of them.

15 grammes of coke is nothing in the grand scale of things.

It just equals one busy party!

What got them in the most trouble is the plastic bags, which show intent to sell, which is a lot worse in the drug game than anything else. People can do whatever they want to themselves, but selling to others, some of whom might get a lifetime addiction , children and who could die are the real problems. 

6 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Can I start my day before you make a fool out of yourself? Lucky for you that you found 1 Swede, among 990 Brits.

However, Guys like this is a disgrace for my country and should be locked away and forgotten. Just another total dork that thought he found an easy way to money. Guys like this should try real work that makes men of them, instead of living a life slowly killing other people. In my opinion all persons related to distributing illegal drugs, should be charged with attempted murder.

Absolutely, he should get a job as a bus driver in Sweden.

6 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Can I start my day before you make a fool out of yourself? Lucky for you that you found 1 Swede, among 990 Brits.

However, Guys like this is a disgrace for my country and should be locked away and forgotten. Just another total dork that thought he found an easy way to money. Guys like this should try real work that makes men of them, instead of living a life slowly killing other people. In my opinion all persons related to distributing illegal drugs, should be charged with attempted murder.

That might be true for some drugs like heroin, cocaine, meth and opioids, but not for marijuana, which doesn't cause near the problems or deaths that alcohol does. Remember the ongoing fact that hundreds die each year from doctor prescribed drugs, which are legal. 

2 hours ago, Srikcir said:

co-conspirator in crime she will be waiting in prison.

Separate accommodation

15 grams really isn't much and probably could have gotten possession if they didn't make themselves look sus with all the distribution stuff.  never keep stuff like that with the stash.   If you're selling grams you dont need a scale.  

4 hours ago, JJ-Thailand said:

Two more idiots trying to take a short cut to financial freedom. Enjoy the hot and overcrowded jail cells. 😂

Financial freedom with 15 grams of a stash.  🤣

Looks the part of an amateur, foolish drug dealer.

7 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

That might be true for some drugs like heroin, cocaine, meth and opioids, but not for marijuana, which doesn't cause near the problems or deaths that alcohol does. Remember the ongoing fact that hundreds die each year from doctor prescribed drugs, which are legal. 

In this case you can state what you want. In my opinion illegal drugs, should be punished as I told. so far, I don´t think alcohol is an illegal drug, or do little Freddy have another opinion?

7 hours ago, roo860 said:

Absolutely, he should get a job as a bus driver in Sweden.

Did you make that one yourself?

10 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

What , with just 15 grams of coke ?

There are most likely much more.

6 hours ago, happydreamer said:

Financial freedom with 15 grams of a stash.

That's only what they found.