News:2026-10-24/Report/thai-customs-reports-40-departing-passengers-arrested-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-with-more-than-577-kg-of-cannabi

NewsReport24 October 2026

Thai Customs reports 40 departing passengers arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport with more than 577 kg of cannabis flowers between 1 and 24 October

Nation Thailand reported that Thailand's Customs Department said on 24 October that 40 departing passengers, almost all foreign nationals, were arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport between 1 and 24 October on suspicion of trying to take cannabis flowers out of the country. Customs said it seized more than 577 kg, valued at 5.8 million baht, and put its cumulative total since January 2026 at 517 arrests and 10,628 kg. The article says the Customs Department is working with Airports of Thailand to prevent exports of cannabis flowers by departing passengers.

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2026-10-24 Report Thai Customs reports 40 departing passengers arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport with more than 577 kg of cannabis flowers between 1 and 24 October Nation Thailand reported that Thailand's Customs Department said on 24 October that 40 departing passengers, almost all foreign nationals, were arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport between 1 and 24 October on suspicion of trying to take cannabis flowers out of the country. Customs said it seized more than 577 kg, valued at 5.8 million baht, and put its cumulative total since January 2026 at 517 arrests and 10,628 kg. The article says the Customs Department is working with Airports of Thailand to prevent exports of cannabis flowers by departing passengers. https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40072731 Thailand Customs Department