Caution Advised: Malaysians Urged to Avoid Narathiwat Fishing Villages Identified as Drug Hotspots

Caution Advised: Malaysians Urged to Avoid Narathiwat Fishing Villages Identified as Drug Hotspots

SONGKHLA, Feb 14 — The Malaysian Consulate in southern Thailand has urged Malaysians to avoid Kampong Balik Hilir and Kampong Pantai in Narathiwat, as Thai authorities have designated these fishing villages as drug trafficking hotspots.

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SONGKHLA, Feb 14 — The Malaysian Consulate in southern Thailand has urged Malaysians to avoid Kampong Balik Hilir and Kampong Pantai in Narathiwat, as Thai authorities have designated these fishing villages as drug trafficking hotspots.

Consul General Ahmad Fahmi Ahmad Sarkawi stated that Thai police have identified several fishing villages in Narathiwat as key operational bases for drug traffickers. “I strongly advise Malaysian tourists to steer clear of these areas, as Thai authorities are conducting frequent operations to apprehend those involved,” he told Bernama.

These villages are popular among Malaysian tourists for their seafood, but Ahmad Fahmi emphasized the importance of staying cautious and avoiding unnecessary risks.

Earlier this week, Narathiwat district police chief Colonel Pratya Baite also warned tourists against visiting these locations, reinforcing the need for vigilance. — Bernama

A file photo of tourists in Bangkok, Thailand. According to Malaysia's Consul General in Songkhla, Ahmad Fahmi Ahmad Sarkawi, Thai authorities have identified several fishing villages in Narathiwat as key operational hubs for drug traffickers. — AFP pic

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