The drugs was found by chance after a woman named Pornthip asked to buy the oranges. However, Pichit and Pornthip found a pack of drugs and took a video clip and called police. Pichit's wife, Kanyakorn Chonpitak, and her lawyer asked for help from authorities a few days ago. Tawatchai said that Pichit would likely qualify for compensation of about Bt800 per day from the Justice Fund for false imprisonment and loss of wages, although the case will have to be considered. “The Justice Fund has to wait for the inquiry report from the police within 7-15 days.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 31, 2019 11:37 UTC