Bangkok Police Detain Israeli Suspect in Apartment Drug and Recording Case

Bangkok police detained a 54-year-old Israeli man on Friday following a joint operation that targeted narcotics and immigration violations.

The suspect, identified by Thai media as Tomer Kahiri, was arrested at an apartment in the Huai Khwang district. Officers from the capital’s narcotics suppression unit and immigration police conducted the raid. A 44-year-old Thai woman was also taken into custody during the same operation.

Investigators initiated the case after a tip reached the hotline of Thailand’s narcotics suppression authorities. The informant described an Israeli man with an eagle tattoo on his left arm who used dating applications to contact women. According to the tip, the women reported experiencing hot flashes and increased sexual arousal after eating cakes prepared by the suspect. Police believe the suspect then engaged in sexual encounters and recorded the events without the women’s consent.

The investigation was led by Major General Teeradet Thamsuthee, the deputy chief of Bangkok police responsible for narcotics suppression. Surveillance of the apartment showed a high volume of women entering and leaving the residence. Police noted that the suspect did not hold regular employment but maintained sufficient funds to support himself. Immigration records indicated that his visa had expired 2,095 days prior to his arrest, a period of nearly six years.

During the search of the apartment, officers seized 15 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 50 packaging bags, an electronic scale, and a tray of cakes suspected of containing drugs. A mobile phone was also recovered. An examination of the device revealed messages regarding the purchase of drugs for resale and numerous videos depicting sexual encounters with different women on a sofa in the apartment. The suspect denied ownership of the seized methamphetamine during the raid.

Kahiri was accused of possessing a dangerous drug, overstaying his visa, refusing a drug test, and disobeying law enforcement officials. The Thai woman arrested alongside him faced charges for possessing and using methamphetamine. The police statement did not confirm that the Israeli man had been formally charged with drugging women or recording intimate encounters without consent at that stage. Both suspects and the evidence were moved to Huai Khwang police station for further legal proceedings.

During the arrest, the suspect claimed he had connections to an influential person 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 alleged he also threatened to kill one of the officers. Thai media reported that Kahiri denied all allegations. He described himself as a former Israeli soldier and textile export businessman who moved to Thailand after separating from his partner because he loved the country and found its residents friendly. He said he has two children.