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1 hour ago, john11k said:

He not going to learn a lesson from this , and police / courts are not giving the right signal to the next mule.  !  
imagine all the families this guy was going to destroy  ! 
should have got at least ten years.    

Absolutely. And ban alcohol next. It is far more damaging to society. Anyone caught with it should be given 20 years, and smugglers the death sentence. 

8 hours ago, riverhigh said:

Most probably the silly sod thought he could live the rest of his life in the lap of luxury.  What I don't like about him is his apparent lack of empathy concerning how much damage 3 kg of heroin can do. Take away his cigarretes and see how long it takes before he tells everthing he knows about the operation, which is most probably next to nothing. 

On an individual basis it would do a lot of damage, as heroin users have a very high risk of overdose and death, with annual mortality rates of 1–3%. However, in terms of damage across wider society, alcohol is considered to be more dangerous, as it is a major risk factor for violence, neglect, accidents, cancer and liver disease.

Here's a breakdown of what that looks like:

Alcohol: Far-Reaching Societal Damage

Widespread Use: Legal, socially accepted, and used by billions worldwide.

Harms Non-Users:

- Violence: Alcohol is a major factor in domestic abuse, violent crime, and assaults.

- Traffic Deaths: Drunk driving kills thousands of innocent people each year.

- Child Neglect & Family Breakdown: Common in households with chronic alcohol misuse.

- Economic Burden: Billions lost due to healthcare costs, lost productivity, and law enforcement.

- Chronic Health Burden: Causes liver cirrhosis, cancer, heart disease, and worsens mental illness.

- Cultural Normalisation: Makes it harder to address its harms compared to illicit drugs.

Heroin: Intense but More Contained Harm

Used by a Small Population: Far fewer users than alcohol.

- High Mortality Rate per User: Overdose, infections (HIV, Hep C), and long-term degradation.

- Social Spillover: Still exists, but less pervasive:

  - Can contribute to crime, neglect, and strain on emergency services.

  - Risk of needle sharing and homelessness can impact broader public health.

It never ceases to amaze me how flippant and heartless some of the comments on here are. Parents have lost their children. Brothers and sisters have lost their siblings.

Most of those commenting probably consume a drug more dangerous than cocaine every single day — alcohol. If alcohol were illegal and they didn’t drink, they'd likely have the same scornful attitude toward those who do. But the facts speak for themselves: alcohol is the most harmful drug overall, almost three times as harmful as cocaine or tobacco.

I don’t drink or do drugs myself, but let’s be honest, this couple had probably done a bit of coke here and there at parties over the years, like millions of others. They were in Bangkok, having a good time. If they’d bought a clean batch, they’d have come home safely and gone on with their lives. Do I advise against it, yes, do I think people are stupid for doing it, yes – but I've been no saint in my life. 

Instead, they made a tragic mistake in a place known for scams, dangerous drink and adulterated drugs. As if none of you have ever done something reckless, immoral or stupid. As if you’ve never made a mistake.

Take a good look in the mirror and reflect on the phrase: "There but for the grace of God go I".

My deepest condolences to the families.

On 2/22/2025 at 8:08 AM, Harrisfan said:

Pattaya

 

Bikies

Crooks

Hookers

Trash

Ladyboy thieves

Fights

Road deaths

Murders

 

The knife wielder is par for the course, maybe below average

Any down sides? 

This video is very poor journalism. He was never "hiding out" anywhere. He was fully employed, on a visa, living with his kids in Thailand. Despite him being the obvious suspect, there has never been a shred of evidence linking him to a murder. The body showed no signs of trauma or bruising or historic abuse. No phone calls, letters or suspicious arrangements have ever been traced. No one saw the two of them walking in the hills, despite that being a popular trail. No one witnessed arguments or fighting around the time of her disappearance. No one saw him acting suspiciously, moving a large object late at night, hiring a van, et. The logistics of carrying her and dumping her there would present a very difficult task, and one where someone would likely to see or suspect something. The fact is, the police have nothing and never have. Indeed, the police have been so focussed on him as the suspect that they may have overlooked other potential avenues of enquiries such as the involvement of other men (a clandestine life in the UK), a mental health episode, and even the possibility of her death being linked to two similar murders of women in the same area. If she was murdered, I really hope they do catch the perpetrator, and if he did it I hope they prove it. I hope her kids get the closure they deserve and that she can rest in peace. However, I fear that while his move to Thailand looks suspicious, in context of their unhappy marriage at the time it may not be. We don't know what their conversations and plans were at the time, or what was going in the relationship (affairs, money demands for family, etc). This write up has some additional information: https://truecrimediva.com/lamduan-armitage/

5 hours ago, ukrules said:

Lets hope they've got insurance as we all know who's going to be paying for their treatment.

 

You're thinking about money?

Many are holiday hookers who no longer work the bars. Their sponsors visit them at different times of the year. They have a schedule: Hans from Germany for two weeks, Gordon from UK for 3 weeks, etc. In between they hang out in Pattaya or visit back home. 

Childish, narcissistic, inauthentic, money-driven – and that's just the good ones. What's not to like? 🙂

"The courtroom on Ratchadaphisek Road was electric...." Stop with the AI generated copy for just a day. It wasn't a rock concert! 

One theory could be that, given his drunken state, they saw an opportunity to either rob or bum him. He fought back. 

23 hours ago, bigt3116 said:

 

His story is one of stupidity nothing more.

 

His "tough times" were all self inflicted.

 

F him and all who follow in his footsteps.

 

He would not have written a 'gofundme' book if he had got away with the smuggling.

 

 

There for the grace of God go I. 

Eating rat meat is very "Baan Nock", as is eating frogs. Some proper out in the sticks, money very tight business. It is not commonplace. 

Any update on the man's condition, and an arrest?

65% occupancy rate is still some way off fully booked. I wonder what level of occupancy a 4 or 5 star hotel needs to be profitable?

On 10/15/2024 at 9:09 AM, Bangkok Black said:

Hello all,

 

I would like to get a pink ID card and a yellow book.

What do I need to do and what do I need to get in advance?

I have looked on Google and YouTube but it seems confusing and each report seems to just add to my confusion. Each video on YouTube gives a different way that the person got said items.

Does the process differ depending on where you are in Thailand?

is there meant to be a process that every office should follow?

 

I could do this in Bangkok or Prachin Buri.

YouTube is useless for stuff like this. Just confusing. I didn't bother with the pink ID card in the end, couldn't be bothered for the few benefits. Found some other people's experiences here: https://www.thethailandlife.com/pink-id-card and the Yellow Book requirements there too: https://www.thethailandlife.com/tabien-baan 

Oh come on! I can't believe they plan to bring it back anyway. Manually filling out an arrival card? It's not 1980.

They must be quite well off if they can afford that weekly rent in Phuket. It seems quite a waste of money. Buying off plan is a huge risk in Thailand given so many dodgy developers. What about schools for her son? Health insurance? The new tax rules? It doesn't seem that it will be much cheaper than Aus, based on the lifestyle they want. If she bought a house in Australia her son could fully inherit. In Thailand he will be left with a house worth next to nothing because of the short lease (by then), and the fact that old properties don't fare well in the Thai market. It's the land that's worth the money. I hope it all works out for them but wish people were better advised before making the move. 

They let in thousand of Russians escaping conscription thinking what? That they are all rich oligarchs who will spend their fortunes in Thailand? The majority of these people will need to work. They will need to make money to stay. 

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One Thai woman, who claimed to be the club's manager, reacted angrily, demanding a search warrant. However, her protests were silenced when officers discovered a suspicious white powder, believed to be ketamine, hidden in a plastic bag.

Oh, that mysterious white powder hidden in a plastic bag that always seems to turn up.....

No attempted rape charge? 

There are actually a number of species. I've see blacktips a few times, and a leopard shark while diving. There's a full list that notes spcies, location and history of attacks here: https://www.thethailandlife.com/sharks-thailand

Don't be worried though; incidents are rare.

14 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

 

It might take some time, but the Thais will realise that what they are buying is absolute **** and only a quarter of the size compared to the  photos Temu post.

The quality is shocking. Three orders in and I've learned my lesson. Rumour has it that it many items on there comprise stock that would otherwise have been incinerated. Not sure if there is any truth in that. 

1.4 g? Hardly a dealer. More like her personal amount for the next Full Moon Party. She'll likely get a minimum of 5 years. Meanwhile the mafias run amock. 

17 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

I have to say the visa rules in Thailand are a big plus with many options. Something for everyone.

 

It is not a two way street though, a Thai who wants to visit the UK has to perform backflips through hoops to have a chance of maybe getting a visa after considerable expense and a pile of paperwork.

It is very racist.

Racist? You must have been out of the UK for some time. It has to be one of the least racist countries in the world. Besides, you don't need a visa. Just get yourself to France and catch one of the boats over. There are a few a day. Departure times depend on the weather, and whether the French coastguards can be bothered to do their job that day. 

London feels far more dangerous than Bangkok. Perhaps stats don't reflect that but... 

As of April 2024, London's overall crime rate was 106 crimes per 1,000 people, with violence and sexual offenses accounting for about 30 of those complaints per 1,000 people during the day. Some neighborhoods in London have historically had higher crime rates, including Peckham, Elephant & Castle, Brixton, Tottenham, and parts of Tower Hamlets and Newham.