Tucked away within Thailand’s pristine island of Phuket lies a hidden world that is anything but a tropical paradise. While this destination is famed for serene beaches and vivid nightlife, its shadowy underbelly reveals a different story. In an alarming development, Phuket’s authorities are intensifying their efforts to curb a surge in drug-related crimes that has cast a long shadow over its renowned allure. Recent statistics shed light on the gravity of the issue, with a staggering 1,899 drug cases recorded between October 2024 and May 2025. This figure marks an unsavory rise of over 10% compared to the same period the previous year. These unsettling numbers led the top brass of law enforcement and health departments to congregate for the seventh Phuket Provincial Narcotics Control Centre meeting, which was held at the iconic Provincial Hall on a steamy Sunday, June 22. Here, amid the clinking of iced water glasses,…
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