50-Million-Baht Koh Pha-ngan Drug Bust Spurs Stricter Tourist and Landlord Checks
After a 50-million-baht drug bust on Koh Pha-ngan, ferries get scans and tests while landlords face stricter ID rules. What tourists and locals should know.
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After a 50-million-baht drug bust on Koh Pha-ngan, ferries get scans and tests while landlords face stricter ID rules. What tourists and locals should know.
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