14-10-2024 (PHUKET) Thai authorities have apprehended a German national in a hotel room in Patong, Phuket, on charges of illicit drug use and overstaying his visa. The incident, which occurred in the Kathu district, has once again brought attention to the ongoing challenges faced by local law enforcement in maintaining order in this popular tourist destination.
The 29-year-old tourist, whose identity remains undisclosed due to privacy regulations, was taken into custody following a raid on his hotel accommodation. Police officers discovered drug paraphernalia specifically used for the consumption of methamphetamine, a substance classified as a Category 1 narcotic under Thai law.
