A crackdown is underway in Phuket, where legal proceedings have been initiated against 13 illegal cannabis shops operating without proper licensing. The local health authority, under the direction of Chief Doctor Kusak Kookietikun of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office, confirmed the actions on Monday.
The majority of these unlicensed shops, nine in total, are located in Kathu. Meanwhile, Mueang Phuket and Thalang each house two of these illegal cannabis establishments.
The owners of these shops now face the risk of significant financial penalties, with fines reaching up to 20,000 baht. They are also looking at potential jail terms of up to one year. In some cases, both punishments may be applied.
In a separate action, the licenses of 18 cannabis stores have been temporarily suspended for 30 days. The reasons for these…
