Thai Police Arrest Israeli National and Thai Woman in Bangkok Apartment for Drug Trafficking and Illegal Stay

Key summary

Police from the Narcotics Control Division of the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MGR Online) arrested an Israeli national, identified as Mr. Tomer (surname withheld), aged 54, and a Thai woman, Ms. Patsanok (surname withheld), aged 44, at a condominium in Huai Khwang district, Bangkok. The operation, led by orders from Police General Samran Nuamla, resulted in the seizure of 15 grams of ice, 50 bags of packaged drugs, weighing scales, a cake tray, and one telephone. Authorities were tipped off via hotline 1386 regarding an Israeli man with an eagle tattoo on his left upper arm who used dating apps to lure women into his apartment. The suspect allegedly offered them cakes laced with drugs; after consumption, victims reportedly experienced dizziness and sexual arousal before being secretly filmed during intercourse. Mr. Tomer has been in Thailand for over 2,095 days beyond his permitted stay. During the arrest, he denied ownership of the drugs but was found to have phone data showing purchases for resale and videos of illicit activities. He threatened to transfer or cause job loss for the arresting officers and threatened to kill an officer named Jarja. Ms. Patsanok is charged with jointly possessing ice and illegally using methamphetamine. Mr. Tomer faces charges including illegal possession of Class 1 drugs, overstaying his visa by 2,095 days, refusing drug testing, and disobeying lawful orders.