ryanhull Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 So I'm locked up in the cells, I took my mate home and drank two small Leo's, I hadn't eaten anything and felt the stoppers where bent. Resisting the law I refused a alchohol breath and asked for a blood test due to my ahstma, they didn't do that and threw my in the cells, fine... what's likely to happen now? I'm going to keep refusing it as last time I blew one I had drank one small Leo and got illegally cash fined, maybe I should have just done it and taken the hit? Felt like I was innocent though and opted for the blood test to which I was told no can do book I'm in the slammer now, not sure when I'll get out assume tomorrow but be good to know my further rights having refused a breathalyser on the basis I have ahstma and the last breath test I took was corrupt, any help appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Sorry to hear what happened but at least they let you hold onto your phone. Can't think of many plaves that would allow that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Viking Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) Next step will be court where the judge will convict and (hopefully) only handout a fine. Edited October 10, 2017 by Techno Viking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Good luck.... at least the courts are open today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johna Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Refusing a breath test in many countries is an automatic fail. As you have wasted everybody's time why expect any leniency?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 refusing seems to get you into trouble .... I would try to get a letter from a thai doctor stating your ahstma is to severe to take roadside breathalizer tests and that a blood test will be provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Considering research says ahstma attacks can be brought on BY alcohol you seem a bit dippy drinking alcohol in the first place! Just pay up. If i was the judge I'd actually fine you more if I could show you had blown positive before and shown your ability to do the breathalizer before and appeared to be making an ass of yourself. Put it down to a bad day, move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGS1244 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 You say you have been 'done' before, maybe you should learn a lesson, don't drink and drive simple. You did, take your punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckysilk Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Their country, their rules. If I had a condition that would worsen if a test was performed, I’d be carrying a document in Thai explaining this and not posting on a forum looking for sympathy. btw how’s the food in jail ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Miller Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 A number of good point made. I would like to know if you will drink drive again in future? A dear friend of mine was under the influence, and pulled over to sleep it off. Too bad she had the keys still in the ignition. Second offense, she was deprived of her license for one year. Dad was a senior police officer, but that made no difference. In the aftermath the walking and bicycling convinced her she might have a problem with the drink, and joined AA. I am not judging you on that... just relating a cautionary tale. Been down that road a ways myself. Good luck, man. I think you will just have to take your lumps in this episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wump Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 "Drink driving"... give the guy a break. He says he had two small Leos and this would put him nowhere near the limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeeos Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) About 2 years ago,, I was riding my scooter to the Tesco on Soi 71 off of Sukhumvit Rd, there were NO lights, anything to indicate a legal stop, only 2 lanes, 1 blocked by cars, down to 1 lane,, So I slowed way down, almost a walking pace while proceeding thru, The cops literally jumped out from between 2 of the cars parked, blocking the far left lane, and grabbed my arm nearly pulling me off the scooter,, They immedietly shoved a, "breath machine" into my face, insisting I blow,, I'd had NOTHING to drink, but when I looked at it, it appeared to be something like a simple calculator with a plastic tube taped on the top, Honestly, (which means after blowing into it, they could've typed ANY number into it they wanted) I refused each time they insisted I blew into it,, saying, "I will blow at the station",, After several of these back and forth, they cuffed me, took me in, hung out in a cell, for about an hour,, I assumed waiting to blow into the "official" machine there,,, I called my girlfriend, she spoke with them on the phone,, then told me they will let you go in the morning,, Shortly after, a friend I'd called came to pick me up, had already paid the BT10,000 fine they insisted on, (He thought he was helping me out of course),,, I told them "NO, I want to blow here!" They refused to allow me to blow, and would NOT refund the 10,000 Baht "fine",, they said I had to sign a receipt for the fine,, reading it I realized it was a computer print out, with my name at the top, and a breath alcohol level of .01,, The copper said with a smile, "You seem ok guy, so I only give you .01",,, So SOMEONE else there, had blown FOR me, I refused to sign it and demanded they return the fine if they wouldn't allow me to blow legally,,, They then claimed, "If you don't sign, you will stay here, and go to the court in the morning" So better you didn't blow, as they have NO evidence as to wether you'd been drinking or not,, But that doesn't mean they still won't stitch you up in court,, I'd wait them out, IF they're bent, they'll most likely get tired of screwing with you, and release you,, OR do what they did to me,, create a blow machine result with your name on it,, and want a "fine",,, Edited October 10, 2017 by Adeeos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Viking Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, wump said: "Drink driving"... give the guy a break. He says he had two small Leos and this would put him nowhere near the limit. The refusing a breath test is considered an admission of guilt, hence he is locked up awaiting court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wump Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Is it? If he suspected the cops of being bent as on the last occasion it might have been a clever move to request a blood test. Personally, I probably would have backed down though. The going rate for farang (in Pattaya) is 50,000 if paid directly to the cops so the op kind of has my sympathy for not just letting him get framed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Viking Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Just now, wump said: Is it? If he suspected the cops of being bent as on the last occasion it might have been a clever move to request a blood test. Personally, I probably would have backed down though. The going rate for farang (in Pattaya) is 50,000 if paid directly to the cops so the op kind of has my sympathy for not just letting him get framed. Wow, 50,000 is heaps. A friend (UK guy) got done last month in Pattaya, spent the night in the cells and fronted the judge the next day, he was given a 8,000b fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wump Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Yes, going to court is usually less than 10,000. But not many people want to spent the night or whole weekend in jail. Especially if they are innocent. By the way, isn't a proper conviction for alleged drink driving technically a reason for deportation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I was given a breath test about 4 months ago, and the machine was reading over the limit before I blew into it, probably from the last person tested. If it happened again I would insist that the machine was reading zero before the test, in which case, fair enough ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banlampang Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 It's quite simple, pilgrim - what 72 hours and then agree to take the test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marginline Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 40 minutes ago, DGS1244 said: You say you have been 'done' before, maybe you should learn a lesson, don't drink and drive simple. You did, take your punishment. Yup DGS1244 'Zero Tolerance' IMHO is by far the simplest and easiest solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman20 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 29 minutes ago, wump said: "Drink driving"... give the guy a break. He says he had two small Leos and this would put him nowhere near the limit. i know someone who dose not drink got pulled and breath tested they said he failed, wanted 30k off him. your <deleted> if you get involved in any way with the police here. please let us know your out come good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanhull Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Guys I had two small bottles of Leo, when I say I was done before I was stopped at the roadside and asked to pay silly money and I had literally drank not even a pint, I thought I would not take the test but yeah silly idea and I guess I'll have to pay for it now, having to pay 5000 to a lady who will let me out until court I think, yeah I do feel silly but didn't expect this tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundooman Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 40 minutes ago, wump said: "Drink driving"... give the guy a break. He says he had two small Leos and this would put him nowhere near the limit. True, but it is only the OP that is stating he only had two small Leos......... how do you know what he drank - were you there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wump Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 What does it matter? Might have had 20 beers, who knows. This topic is about police framing innocent people and thereby actually encouraging drink driving. Why should I limit myself to zero or 2 small ones when I have to cough up 10-50k anyway? Might as well get pissed properly. Bloody corrupt third world police force... drives me mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Viking Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 1 minute ago, wump said: Bloody corrupt third world police force... drives me mad. Nobody is forcing you to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman20 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 5 minutes ago, Bundooman said: True, but it is only the OP that is stating he only had two small Leos......... how do you know what he drank - were you there? why would he lie on a forum ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman20 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 38 minutes ago, phantomfiddler said: I was given a breath test about 4 months ago, and the machine was reading over the limit before I blew into it, probably from the last person tested. If it happened again I would insist that the machine was reading zero before the test, in which case, fair enough ! good point ! i bet most foreigners here properly would not check to see if the meter started on zero, maybe that why they charged the guy i knew with drink driving when he dose not drink. another money scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wump Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Techno Viking said: Nobody is forcing you to stay. What kind of reasoning is this? I have to accept all the bad and can't voice my opinion? You think it's cool people get charged with crimes they didn't commit? Your smart comments will stop once you innocently piss-test positive and have the choice between 1 month in jail or 200,000 in cash. Edited October 10, 2017 by wump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grollies Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 10 minutes ago, Bundooman said: True, but it is only the OP that is stating he only had two small Leos......... how do you know what he drank - were you there? So for all your future topic posts do we all immediately assume you are lying? Or are you the only one on TVF who can be trusted to tell it how it is. Ridiculous post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Viking Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Just now, wump said: What kind of reasoning is this? I have to accept all the bad and can't voice my opinion? You think it's cool people get charged with crimes they didn't commit. Your smart comments will stop once you innocently piss-test positive and have the choice between 1 month in jail and 200,000 cash. Wow, much more expensive for a foreigner to piss positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuang Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 13 minutes ago, wump said: What does it matter? Might have had 20 beers, who knows. This topic is about police framing innocent people and thereby actually encouraging drink driving. Why should I limit myself to zero or 2 small ones when I have to cough up 10-50k anyway? Might as well get pissed properly. Bloody corrupt third world police force... drives me mad. The OP refused a test....and you claim police framing innocent people....you are a joke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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