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Chinese 'zombie pods' dealer arrested in Pattaya
Published on 03/02/2026
» PATTAYA - A Chinese national has been arrested for illegally selling ketamine-laced vape pods, known as zombie pods, to partygoers in Pattaya beach town.
The dark side of vaping
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/12/2025
» The latest crackdown on e‑cigarette labs in Pattaya and Bangkok this week is a stark reminder that e‑cigarettes -- illegal products that have become a lifestyle accessory for young people and partygoers -- are growing more widespread and more dangerous.
B33m of vapes, paraphernalia incinerated
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2025
» Nearly 200,000 seized e-cigarettes and related items worth more than 33 million baht have been destroyed as part of the drive to create an e-cigarette-free society.
Police arrest 2 vape sellers, seize goods worth B15m
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/10/2025
» Police busted a major online operation selling illegal vaping products on Wednesday, arresting two suspects and seizing 30,000 illegal items worth about 15 million baht.
Singapore plans stiffer penalties, jail time for vaping offences
Published on 18/08/2025
» Singapore will introduce stiffer penalties for vaping offences, including possible jail time for “severe” violations, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Sunday.
41 Myanmar nationals test positive for drugs at illegal bar
News, Online Reporters, Published on 16/08/2025
» Forty-one Myanmar nationals tested positive for drugs when police raided an illegal karaoke bar in Bangkok, where they had gathered for a birthday party.
Thailand cracks down on ‘zombie pods’ drug
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/07/2025
» Thai authorities are tightening restrictions on the drug etomidate to curb its use in potentially deadly vape products known as “zombie pods”.
Thailand cracks down on anaesthetic used in ‘zombie pods’
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thai authorities are tightening restrictions on etomidate, an intravenous anaesthetic, in order to curb its use in potentially deadly vape products known as “zombie pods”.
Blitz on drugs targeting young people
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/06/2025
» The government has launched an urgent crackdown on four newly emerging forms of narcotics popular with young people, which are disguised in attractive, everyday products, including candy, lozenges, and inhalers available on online platforms.
Police raid illegal vape factory recycling used devices for resale
Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 22/06/2025
» Thai police have arrested two Chinese nationals and five Myanmar workers after raiding a rented house in Bangkok that was being used as an illegal vape production site. The operation uncovered a scheme in which used e-cigarettes were refilled with new liquid and repackaged for online sale. Authorities seized 3,200 vape devices worth over 1.5 million baht.