Toilet Drug Kitchen Busted in Bangkok Cannabis Snack Raid
Bangkok police have busted a shocking illegal cannabis snack operation where toilets were reportedly used as mixing stations. The raid, carried out by the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), comes just days after a two-year-old child was hospitalized from eating a cannabis-laced jelly.
The child reportedly became drowsy after consuming the jelly and was rushed to the hospital, where doctors diagnosed cannabis toxicity along with acute sinusitis. The case triggered public outcry and prompted immediate police action.
According to CPPD Commander Police Major General Pattanasak Bupphasuwan, the investigation led officers to a three-storey residence in the Bang Chan subdistrict of Khlong Sam Wa district, Bangkok. The home had been transformed into an illicit cannabis cultivation and edible production site, lacking any health or legal certifications.
“The toilets were being used for mixing and testing cannabis formulas,” said Pol. Maj. Gen. Pattanasak. “The conditions were completely unsanitary and posed a serious health risk to the public.”
During the raid, authorities seized 481 cannabis-related food and plant items, with a total street value of approximately 921,200 baht. The confiscated goods included:
- 230 heart-shaped cannabis jellies
- 162 cannabis cookies
- 35 bags of dried cannabis buds (100 grams each)
- 54 cannabis plants with visible inflorescences
The suspect, 22-year-old Suthiphon (surname withheld), was arrested at the scene. He claimed he was merely an employee, responsible for growing the cannabis, mixing snack recipes, and packaging the products. He said he was acting under the direction of an unnamed employer.
According to police, the products were sold online and ranged in price from 30 baht per jelly to 10,000 baht for 100 grams of dried cannabis. Suthiphon admitted to working in the operation for around two years.
The offences under investigation include:
- Producing and selling mislabelled food
- Selling controlled herbs without a license
- Producing potentially impure food under unsanitary conditions
Samples of the seized items have been sent to the Department of Medical Sciences for testing. If drug derivatives or harmful additives are confirmed, further charges will be filed.
Authorities warn that cannabis-laced snacks pose a unique threat, especially to children, due to their candy-like appearance. Dr. Somruek Chungsaman, Director-General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, emphasized the urgency of the matter.
“We must prevent these products from reaching communities and schools,” said Dr. Somruek. “Cannabis misuse in food, particularly those targeting children, is a grave public safety concern.”
Pol. Maj. Gen. Pattanasak reaffirmed the department’s commitment to cracking down on such operations. “We will arrest and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law. Cannabis misuse, especially involving children, will not be tolerated,” he said.
As Thailand continues to wrestle with regulatory gaps following the partial decriminalization of cannabis, this case underscores the risks of unsupervised production and distribution. Officials are now under pressure to tighten enforcement and implement clearer safety guidelines for cannabis-infused products.
