Krabi Governor Suspends Cannabis Farm License Amid Legal Violations
Krabi Governor suspends cannabis farm license for 60 days due to legal violations, with potential for permanent revocation and prosecution of involved parties
Key Points
- 1Krabi Governor suspends cannabis farm license for 60 days
- 2The farm allegedly operated using foreign ownership with Thai nominees
- 3Authorities discovered violations including illegal cannabis sales and extraction
- 4Over 40 million baht was linked to the farm's financial activities
- 5Governor mandates strict business scrutiny to prevent legal exploitation
In a decisive move, the Governor of Krabi, Angkur Seelathevakul, has ordered the suspension of a cannabis farm's license for 60 days following a raid that revealed potential legal violations. The farm, located in Krabi's Sai Thai subdistrict, was found to be operating under suspicious circumstances involving foreign ownership using Thai nominees. Authorities are now gathering evidence to potentially revoke the farm's license permanently and prosecute those involved
The investigation, which took place on January 21, 2026, involved a coordinated effort by local police, administrative officials, and the Department of Business Development. The raid uncovered that the farm, owned by Israeli national Mose Yamin, was cultivating various cannabis strains in controlled environments. Additionally, the farm was allegedly involved in online cannabis sales, unauthorized tourist activities, and cannabis extraction exceeding legal THC limits
Financial investigations revealed significant monetary transactions linked to the farm, with over 40 million baht circulating through the account of a prominent Krabi lawyer acting as a nominee. Governor Seelathevakul emphasized that Krabi will not tolerate legal loopholes being exploited by foreign entities. He has mandated strict scrutiny of all related businesses to uphold the province's integrity