Thread: New Zealand Man Busted for Drug Dealing in Chiang Mai

CHIANG MAI – A 55 year-old man from New Zealand has been arrested for allegedly drug dealing and running a Bar and bistro illegally.


Police raided Spades Bistro & Bar following reports that there was foreigner working without a visa and dealing drugs.


Police discovered Michael Holt, 55, a New Zealand citizen who held a retirement visa, but was allegedly working in the pub.


They also uncovered 64 ecstasy pills, 9.92 grams of cocaine and 9.68 grams of ketamin.

He was accompanied by a Thai girlfriend were taken to Chiang Mai police station for questioning.


Local media report he has been charged with working in Thailand illegally, possession of illicit drugs and intent to distribute.

Holt is currently being detained as police issue proceedings for legal action against him.
If found guilty he is facing a sentence of between one to five years and a fine of 20,000-100,000 baht

https://www.chiangraitimes.com/new-z...hiang-mai/?amp

That'll teach him for not paying tea money.

Rival restaurant called the police?

Perhaps police 'found' the drugs?

Who knows. Either way I think he's screwed.

Mmmmmmm makes me wonder if I'm related. My mothers maiden name was Holt and she had two brothers emigrate to NZ way back.

Originally Posted by Lantern

Mmmmmmm makes me wonder if I'm related. My mothers maiden name was Holt and she had two brothers emigrate to NZ way back.

Quite an uncommon name as well . . . was one called Harold and continue on to Australia?

Word on the street is it was a stitch up and a plant.

Originally Posted by Luigi

Word on the street is it was a stitch up and a plant.

Wouldn't surprise me

Quite an uncommon name as well . . . was one called Harold and continue on to Australia?

No. One was called Sidney and the other was Don. Both moved to Auckland, mid to late 60's. One had two daughters. the other two sons.