On August 14th, 2024, the Anti Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) and relevant authorities in Surat Thani arrested the owner of a bar in Koh Phangan for illegally selling nitrous oxide (laughing gas) balloons to tourists.

Bangkok Police Raid Khaosan Road for Illegal Laughing Gas Sales

Earlier, Surat Thani authorities arrested a 33-year-old bar owner in Koh Tao for a similar offense, seizing three gas tanks, 14 used balloons, 120 unused balloons, 38 balloon exchange tickets, and 500 baht in cash.

Full story: thephuketexpress.com

By Kittisak Phalaharn
The Phuket Express