Govt cracks down on illegal cannabis shops in Phuket

Thairath•Politics•45m ago

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Phuket authorities discovered 533 cannabis shops failing to renew licenses and suspended 12 others during a government crackdown.

•The government is enforcing strict laws on cannabis flower shops in Phuket.
•533 shops failed to renew their licenses and 12 shops had their licenses suspended.
•The operation involved integration between the administrative sector, police, and public health officials.
•The announcement was made by Ploythalay Laksameesaengchan on July 19, 2026.

•The government has declared cannabis flowers as a controlled herb, requiring commercial sellers or processors to hold licenses.
•On July 19, 2026, Ploythalay Laksameesaengchan disclosed the results of the Phuket inspections.
•Administrative officials, police, and public health workers integrated efforts to inspect cannabis shops across Phuket.
•Inspectors found 533 cannabis shops that did not renew their licenses.
•12 cannabis shops had their licenses suspended.
•Authorities will accelerate investigations and legal proceedings against shops that continue to operate illegally.
•The government aims to organize society, improve the tourism image, and create safety for tourists and residents.
•The government has instructed all agencies to strictly enforce the law against unlicensed operators, especially in key tourism areas.

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Ploythalay Laksameesaengchan(พลอยทะเล ลักษมีแสงจันทร์)

Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.

Government(รัฐบาล)ℹ️

The governing body implementing the policy on controlled herbs and ordering the crackdown in Phuket.

Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The office to which the Deputy Spokesperson Ploythalay Laksameesaengchan belongs.

Phuket(ภูเก็ต)ℹ️

The province where the cannabis shop inspections and law enforcement actions took place.