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Thai drug trafficker, 86, freed under 2026 royal pardon

An 86-year-old convicted drug trafficker has been released from Thailand's Bang Kwang Central Prison following a royal pardon issued to commemorate Her Majesty the Queen's 48th birthday in June 2026.

By Aisyah Razak · 15 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Eleven French Citizens Detained in Thailand After Large Cannabis Seizure

Thai authorities have detained at least eleven French nationals since the beginning of summer following the discovery of several kilogrammes of cannabis in their luggage, according to police sources.

By Rajesh Kumar · 12 Aug 2026 · 3 min read