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American Wanted on Child Sex Charges Held in Phuket

Thai police have detained a 48-year-old American man in Phuket after the FBI asked authorities to trace him over eight arrest warrants issued in Alabama, including one federal warrant.

The man, identified as Lance Beck, is accused in the United States of offences involving the sexual abuse of a child under 14. Thai immigration authorities have revoked his permission to remain in the kingdom and transferred him to an Immigration Detention Centre pending his return to the US.

FBI request led police to Phuket hotel

The Royal Thai Police said it was contacted by the FBI on 27 August 2026 to help locate Mr Beck, who had allegedly fled to Thailand.

The eight warrants comprise seven issued at state level in Alabama and one federal warrant. The allegations include sexual torture, rape, human trafficking, facilitating a child's travel for an unlawful sex act, sexual abuse and incest.

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According to police, the allegations relate to the abuse of a child aged under 14, with video recordings said to have been made. These remain allegations for the US legal process.

The investigation was overseen by Pol Maj Gen Chotiwat Luangwilai, commander of the Metropolitan Police Investigation Division; Pol Maj Gen Songprod Sirisukha, commander of Immigration Division 3; and Pol Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum, commander of Phuket Provincial Police.

Investigators from the Metropolitan Police IDMB, Immigration Division 3 and Sakhu Police Station established that Mr Beck had entered Thailand through Phuket International Airport. They located him at a hotel in Nai Yang, Sakhu, Thalang district, Phuket.

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Pictures courtesy of Daily News

Permission to stay cancelled

Police attended the hotel at about 2.15pm on 29 August 2026. They said Mr Beck acknowledged that he was the person sought after officers informed him of the order cancelling his permission to stay in Thailand.

He was then taken to the Immigration Detention Centre, where he will be held while arrangements are made to send him back to the United States to face proceedings.

Thai authorities regularly cooperate with foreign law-enforcement agencies on cross-border cases, particularly where a suspect is believed to have entered or stayed in Thailand. The action in this case followed direct coordination with the FBI, police said.

Video courtesy of Phuket Times

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31 August 2026

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spidermike007 Star Member

spidermike007

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14 hours ago, VBF said:

I agree with your comments about the age of women I fancy. But then, I'm more a lover of "MILFs" than anything else - so I have no fears on that account either.

Just before I get swamped for this, I abhor "pedos" and wish nothing but bad on them. I don't support underage sex unless both parties are underage and consensual, then it's a matter for them, parents, and should be strictly personal...IMO

BUT...as a Brit, I do find America's self-description as "The Land of the Free" somewhat risible - you're worse than the UK, mate. 🤔

(I do understand it's made more complicated by the differing State and Federal laws of course.)

There are so many aspects of America they are either completely hypocritical, or plainly false. There is nothing free in America. Everything is regulated, monitored, censored, or repressed. The aspects and qualities that made "America great" are all gone, except perhaps the national park system, who a certain very ignorant clown is trying to exploit for natural resources.

America is in a state of swift decline, and the denial of such is both desperate and pathetic.

Worst of all are the women. They absolutely insist on owning their men, and it is nearly impossible to have a relationship with one withoit near total submission and capitulation. That is truly horrific. Very, very few have any comfort level with their feminine nature. Yikes. No thanks. Thrilled to have escaped the sinking ship.

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temuFarang Advanced Member

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1 minute ago, spidermike007 said:

There are so many aspects of America they are either completely hypocritical, or plainly false. There is nothing free in America. Everything is regulated, monitored, censored, or repressed.

What specific ideas or expressions are being censored or repressed?

temuFarang Advanced Member

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2 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Worst of all are the women. They absolutely insist on owning their men, and it is nearly impossible to have a relationship with one withoit near total submission and capitulation. That is truly horrific. Very, very few have any comfort level with their feminine nature. Yikes. No thanks. Thrilled to have escaped the sinking ship.

I don't believe this is true. Not every man in the USA is a cuck.

spidermike007 Star Member

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1 minute ago, temuFarang said:

I don't believe this is true. Not every man in the USA is a cuck.

Agreed. Perhaps 5% (who are in relationships) insist on being a man, and controlling their own destinies. I doubt the figure is higher ths that. It is a truly pathetic thing to witness. I see it everywhere. Friends, relatives, and esoacially people I work with. Women make nearly all the important or costly decisions. Men have very little say in it, unless they have insisted on some control, and very few women allow that. Often, that aspect is well hidden. Just another indication of a broken society in free fall.

Just watch the number of American men who will attempt to deny this.

spidermike007 Star Member

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7 minutes ago, temuFarang said:

What specific ideas or expressions are being censored or repressed?

You cannot question the official narrative. Ever. About fake assassinations, covid, emasculation, corruption, corporate malfeasance, women playing two set matches at grand slams, underaged sex, etc, etc. The list is endless.

The days of Ralph Nader type consumer protections are over. You are now on your own. Corporations don't influence the government, they own the government. Guys like Don are bought and paid for. Totally compromised. All of them.

jacko45k Star Member

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37 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Worst of all are the women.

Yes, I had a conversation with a USA guy on that very topic, he had endured 2 very expensive divorces and quite a number of bad relationships. He loves Thailand and SE Asia... but it was amusing to hear his USA tales of woeful sex, if any at all! I dodged a bullet when I was working there!

VBF Ruby Member

VBF

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6 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

There are so many aspects of America they are either completely hypocritical, or plainly false. There is nothing free in America. Everything is regulated, monitored, censored, or repressed. The aspects and qualities that made "America great" are all gone, except perhaps the national park system, who a certain very ignorant clown is trying to exploit for natural resources.

America is in a state of swift decline, and the denial of such is both desperate and pathetic.

Worst of all are the women. They absolutely insist on owning their men, and it is nearly impossible to have a relationship with one withoit near total submission and capitulation. That is truly horrific. Very, very few have any comfort level with their feminine nature. Yikes. No thanks. Thrilled to have escaped the sinking ship.

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Years ago, my mother said "What America does today, Britain does tomorrow". That was true then and it still is! To be fair it used to apply to both good and bad...now, and in agreement with your post, it seems to just be the bad.

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