Justice Minister Vows Tougher Anti-Drug Measures in Phuket’s Sea Gypsy Village

Justice Minister vows tougher anti-drug measures in Phuket’s Sea Gypsy Village

Justice Minister vows tougher anti-drug measures in Phuket’s Sea Gypsy VillageLegacyJustice Minister Police Colonel Thawee Sodsong has pledged stronger action to tackle persistent drug problems in the Sea Gypsy Village in Rawai, Phuket, while also addressing broader community challenges such as land disputes, flooding, and youth vulnerability. Pol. Col. Thawee visited the village on September 13, joined by officials from the Office of the Narcot…

Drug Crisis in Phuket’s Rawai Tackled with ‘6A’ Strategy

Picture courtesy of Matichon Pol Gen Thawi Sodsong, Minister of Justice, visited the Rawai sea gypsy community in Phuket on 13 September 2025 to address the escalating drug crisis. The minister met with community leaders, officials and residents to discuss solutions after reports of widespread drug use among youth, including cases involving children as young as 13. Authorities have arrested more than 70 small-scale drug dealers in the commun…