Songkhla, Narcotics Control Board Region 9, Songkhla Provincial Administrative and Public Health Joint Force. Raids and inspections of shops selling illegal kratom leaves and juice. To prevent and provide knowledge About selling kratom plants Officials raid shop selling kratom water and shops selling kratom that have not yet posted announcements or notified at the place of sale that they are prohibited from selling. which is considered illegal After the governor of Songkhla province gave a serious order to remove kratom juice shops from the area, causing many shops to close for sale. Afraid of being detected Only yesterday, three shops were arrested, all selling on Kanchanawanit Road. In front of 2 universities, but found a small amount. The shopkeeper claims that he boiled it to eat himself. The officials then seized it. and destroyed by throwing them away. As for the leaves that were sold, they were not posted. It is considered an illegal action. Mr. Prasarn Yongstar, Director of the Narcotics Control Boa rd Region 9, said that officials had previously come to observe for several days. It was found that almost every store that sells kratom water, the Narcotics Control Board has evidence of wrongdoing in every store. But because sellers may not know the law, the ONCB therefore emphasizes prevention, education, warning and recording of understanding first. But after this there will be serious arrests. Because Kratom juice is the first route to fighting other drugs. Kratom juice, if boiled and consumed by yourself, is considered not illegal. But if it is sold, it will be a violation of the Food Act, punishable by imprisonment for 6 months to 2 years and a fine of 5,000 to 20,000 baht, unless permission is obtained from the FDA first. As for kratom leaves, An announcement must be posted or notified at the place of sale to inform of prohibitions, such as prohibiting sales to persons under 18 years of age, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women. Anyone who violates this will be fined not more than 30,000 baht. Do not sell in educational institutions, dormitories, public parks, zoos, amusement parks or vending machines. Violators are punishable by a fine not exceeding 50,000 baht. Source: Thai News Agency