Photo via Khao Phuket

In Phuket, a Pakistani man was apprehended by cannabis shop owners and witnesses after stealing a jar of cannabis from a store in Patong. The incident occurred on January 27, with the shop owner filing a complaint at the Patong Police Station the following day. The suspect, along with a group of others, had engaged the shop owner in conversation before seizing the opportunity to steal the jar.

The theft happened in the shop located on Soi Saen Sabai. The group allegedly entered the shop, queried about products, and during this distraction, one member discreetly stole the cannabis. The owner later publicized the incident, sharing CCTV images with local media to alert other businesses.

Photo via Khao Phuket

Following the initial theft, the same suspect reportedly attempted another theft but was caught in the act. Witnesses and shop owners pursued and managed to detain him. During the confrontation, the suspect was physically assaulted, resulting in injuries, and subsequently handed over to law enforcement.

As of now, police have not announced any specific charges against the suspect. This incident follows another similar case last week, where a German tourist was caught stealing from a spa in Phuket. In both cases, the thefts were captured on CCTV, serving as crucial evidence for ongoing investigations, reported The Thaiger.

Key Takeaways

• A Pakistani man was detained after stealing from a cannabis shop in Phuket.

• The suspect was involved in multiple theft attempts, leading to an assault.

• Similar thefts have increased, reflecting heightened scrutiny in the area.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2026-01-29

 

 

Idiot!

A jar thats it ? No justification but thats small peanuts compared to other incidents not in the news that happen often in thai cannabis markets.

Just last week there was an incident where 1ton was stolen/scammed.

hope they beat the crap out of those sleaze bags and send them back to their <deleted>hole country