American Dealer Arrested on Koh Phangan with 13 Million Baht Worth of Drugs
An American national was arrested on Koh Phangan, Thailand, in possession of drugs valued at 13 million baht. The incident occurred on October 24, 2026, as part of a drug bust operation.
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