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Report Thailand Expands Alcohol Sale Venues Amid New Law Changes
Not sure what universe you're in mate but I'm happy for you that you can call into a wholesaler and buy a bottle of Baileys for example. Something I would think pretty much everyone in Thailand can't do. -
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Greater Coucal - Centropus sinensis https://ebird.org/species/grecou1/TH-77 -
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Dear AIS, I am not Burmese!
AIS 1175 keeps talking to me in Burmese, and Burmese only. Several tries to change them failed (IVR in myAIS is set to English - but in reality speaks only Burmese, English speaking agents won't call me back, their SMS are in Thai or English) I am not Burmese. I don't speak a single word of Burmese, in the beginning, I didn't even know what language they were speaking. I have never been to Burma. I asked them for English, Thai, Chinese... no way, Burmese only. They find it funny, but I am effectively locked out of their call center. Anybody has the same problem? PS anyone knows a good language course for Burmese? -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 15 May 2025
Israeli Tourist Busted for Selling Magic Mushrooms on Koh Samui Picture courtesy of KhaoSod In a developing saga that highlights Thailand's growing frustration with disorderly foreign visitors, an Israeli tourist was arrested on the idyllic island of Koh Samui for allegedly selling hallucinogenic mushrooms out of a cannabis shop. This incident unfolds as authorities continue to crackdown on illegal narcotics distribution disguised under the banner of legal cannabis sales. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1360744-israeli-tourist-busted-for-selling-magic-mushrooms-on-koh-samui/ -
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Report Israeli Tourist Busted for Selling Magic Mushrooms on Koh Samui
Picture courtesy of KhaoSod In a developing saga that highlights Thailand's growing frustration with disorderly foreign visitors, an Israeli tourist was arrested on the idyllic island of Koh Samui for allegedly selling hallucinogenic mushrooms out of a cannabis shop. This incident unfolds as authorities continue to crackdown on illegal narcotics distribution disguised under the banner of legal cannabis sales. The arrest was made during a meticulously planned sting operation by the Surat Thani police, spearheaded by District Chief Amorn Chumchuai and Officer Jirapat Chuchan. This operation took place yesterday, following a tip-off from a concerned local who suspected that Snoopy Samui, a shop located in the bustling area of Bo Phut's Village 2, was offering more than its advertised cannabis products. Undercover officers were sent in to investigate these claims and used marked 1,000-baht notes to purchase a small bag of "cow dung mushrooms," a known hallucinogenic substance prohibited under Thailand's Category 5 narcotics law. The transaction verified the allegations, prompting waiting officers to rush in and arrest the duo: Ben, a 29-year-old Israeli national, and Bualoy, his 39-year-old Thai accomplice, who were both on duty behind the shop's counter. Upon conducting a comprehensive search of the premises, authorities uncovered a considerable hoard of the illicit mushrooms. These included 2.32 grammes in a small bag, 58 grammes in another, 247 grammes inside a jar, and 173 grammes in a second jar, indicating significant intent to distribute these banned substances. The apprehended pair are now facing serious charges, namely "jointly possessing Category 5 narcotics with intent to sell" and "illegally distributing them." They are being held at Bo Phut Police Station as they await further legal proceedings. While Thailand has relaxed regulations surrounding cannabis, allowing its sale and consumption under strict legal guidelines, the sale and possession of hallucinogenic mushrooms remain a criminal offence. This case has spurred renewed examinations of cannabis shops, particularly in tourist-heavy locales like Koh Samui, to ensure compliance with Thai law and to prevent these outlets from becoming conduits for illegal drug trade. This latest bust involving an Israeli national is not an isolated event. It follows a string of incidents that have brought Israeli tourists under the scrutiny of Thai authorities, contributing to mounting tensions and negatively impacting Israel’s image within Thailand. Efforts are being intensified to safeguard Thailand’s reputation as a welcoming destination while maintaining strict adherence to narcotics regulations. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-15
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