Malaysia

No bringing back ketum, ganja from Thailand, Malaysians told

Authorities will inspect, act against anyone caught doing so, says consul general

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 18 Sep 2022 8:51PM

No bringing back ketum, ganja from Thailand, Malaysians told
Muhammad Ridzuan Abu Yazid says Malaysian authorities will inspect and take action against any individual bringing in ganja and ketum into the country from Thailand. –

TRANG – Malaysians entering Thailand, especially those driving vehicles or riding motorcycles, must respect and obey the traffic laws of the neighbouring country.

Muhammad Ridzuan Abu Yazid, the consul general of Malaysia in Songkhla, said that they also have to comply with the ban on bringing in e-cigarettes or vapes and carrying walkie-talkie communication devices.

He also reminded Malaysians not to take or bring home marijuana and ketum.

The Malaysian authorities will inspect and take action against any individual bringing in ganja and ketum into the country from Thailand.

He said this while attending a seminar on how to drive and ride safely in southern Thailand held in Trang Province.

The seminar was held in conjunction with “Trang Bike Week 2022: Charity Ride For Nayong Hospital”, and organised by the Malaysia-Thailand Riders Association in collaboration with the Trang Provincial Tourism Office and Office of Insurance Commission.

The charity ride successfully raised 500,000 baht (RM62,263) in funds for Nayong Hospital.

Meanwhile, a representative from the Office of Insurance Commission, Kriangsak Tana-are-ruk, said foreign drivers and riders are encouraged to buy insurance and declare it at the entry point to ensure they are protected in the event of any calamity.

This is to protect drivers and riders if they are involved in a road accident or if their vehicles and property are damaged or lost, he said. – Bernama, September 18, 2022

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