Thai Police Seize Methamphetamine and Cakes in Bangkok Arrest
A 54-year-old Israeli man overstayed his visa by nearly six years while allegedly drugging women he met through apps.
By Hannah Williams ·
Bangkok police arrested a 54-year-old Israeli man on suspicion of drugging women and secretly recording their sexual encounters.
The suspect, identified in local media as Tomer Kahiri, was detained last Friday at an apartment in the Huai Khwang district. He had remained in Thailand for 2,095 days without a valid visa. Officers seized 15 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 50 packaging bags, an electronic scale, and a tray of cakes during the raid. A mobile phone found on the premises contained numerous intimate videos of different women on a sofa inside the apartment.
Investigators led by Major General Teeradet Thamsuthee, deputy chief of Bangkok police for narcotics suppression, initiated the probe after a tip reached a narcotics hotline. The informant described an Israeli man with an eagle tattoo on his left arm who contacted women via dating applications. The tip indicated that the women experienced hot flashes and increased sexual arousal after consuming cakes prepared by the suspect. Police observed the suspect at home during surveillance periods, noting that he did not hold regular employment but maintained enough funds to support himself.
Kahiri, known locally by the nicknames Tom, Tommy, or Tom Yum Kung, was arrested alongside a 44-year-old Thai woman. The woman is suspected of possessing and using methamphetamine. Kahiri denied ownership of the seized drugs during the arrest. He claimed connections to an influential individual who could secure his release within two hours. He demanded the names of the officers involved and threatened to have them transferred or fired. Police also alleged he threatened to kill one officer during the operation.
The suspect has been accused of possessing a dangerous drug, overstaying his visa, refusing a drug test, and disobeying law enforcement officials. The police statement did not confirm formal charges for drugging women or recording encounters without consent at that stage. Both suspects and the evidence were moved to the Huai Khwang police station for further legal proceedings.
Local reports indicate Kahiri denied all allegations. He described himself as a former Israeli soldier and businessman in textile exports. He stated he has two children and relocated to Thailand after separating from his partner. He cited his love for the country and its friendly residents as reasons for his long stay.
Source: The Jerusalem Post
