snoop1130 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Heroin Use “Widespread” in Chiang Mai According to Deputy Commissioner by CityNews CityNews – Police have described the number of heroin users in Chiang Mai as “widespread” after they discovered 10 million baht worth of heroin in a stash on the side of the road as part of an ongoing operation. Police Region 5 and Drug Enforcement Administration Region 5 office announced on January 7th that 8.2 kilos of heroin was found on a roadside along the Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Road in the Doi Suthep – Pui National Park, but no suspect was found nearby. The drugs found have a street value of over 10 million baht. Police suspect the dealers may have been aware of their operation and left the drugs and the scene untouched. Full Story: http://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/news/heroin-use-widespread-chiang-mai-according-deputy-commissioner/ -- © Copyright Chiang City News 2018-1-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Chiang Mai, no alcohol after midnight but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon537687643 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 All over Thailand,heroine cocaine, ice etc etc . And crime related to rise more and more Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 "Police suspect the dealers may have been aware of their operation and left the drugs and the scene untouched." because they got a tip off ?. I suspect that amount would have been destined for export,rather than local users,whom I thought Yaba was their drug of preference. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Not much different than any other country in the world. Same shxt, different place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 On 1/9/2018 at 9:26 AM, markaoffy said: And crime related to rise more and more The crime is directly related to the drug being illegal. Criminal gangs make huge amounts of money, and the world has it's War on Drugs - 555 - as a money making operation to try and prevent it. Want the crime to vanish overnight - remove the crime. Treat drug users as the Public Health problem it is - not a military and police problem No illegal drugs - no criminal gangs making money from it, no military and police fighting a war that is not winnable. Drugs have never been so available, pure, and cheap as now. Wake up People. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 13 hours ago, canthai55 said: The crime is directly related to the drug being illegal. Criminal gangs make huge amounts of money, and the world has it's War on Drugs - 555 - as a money making operation to try and prevent it. Want the crime to vanish overnight - remove the crime. Treat drug users as the Public Health problem it is - not a military and police problem No illegal drugs - no criminal gangs making money from it, no military and police fighting a war that is not winnable. Drugs have never been so available, pure, and cheap as now. Wake up People. Also overdoses would drop dramatically if opiates were regulated. Drug users never know exactly what they are buying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzian Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Are they saying they think use is widespread because they found this stash, or because they already well knew it is widespread? And are they talking about Thai users, or visitors, or both? I'm in CM but rather new to the area, but haven't seen any signs of such; however, more than most drugs, I know it can hide in plain sight. I'd like to know if it is really here, because it always leads to the same kinds of drama, and crimes, and no one needs that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 You are in CNX. Know how far the Golden Triangle is from town ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 22 hours ago, Ulysses G. said: Also overdoses would drop dramatically if opiates were regulated. Drug users never know exactly what they are buying Yes, good point, keep drugs illegal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 56 minutes ago, sanemax said: Yes, good point, keep drugs illegal Regulated and prescribed like methadone would probably be OK. Heroin is much less dangerous to quit cold turkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, Enzian said: Are they saying they think use is widespread because they found this stash, or because they already well knew it is widespread? And are they talking about Thai users, or visitors, or both? I'm in CM but rather new to the area, but haven't seen any signs of such; however, more than most drugs, I know it can hide in plain sight. I'd like to know if it is really here, because it always leads to the same kinds of drama, and crimes, and no one needs that. It is around, but Ya Ba - speed - is much more common. Tuk Tuk drivers used to approach tourists to buy white powder (heroin) regularly 30 years ago. That never happens anymore. Edited January 14, 2018 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, Enzian said: Are they saying they think use is widespread because they found this stash, or because they already well knew it is widespread? And are they talking about Thai users, or visitors, or both? I'm in CM but rather new to the area, but haven't seen any signs of such; however, more than most drugs, I know it can hide in plain sight. I'd like to know if it is really here, because it always leads to the same kinds of drama, and crimes, and no one needs that. Never seen Heroin or cocaine around, but almost all the university students and young Thai people in CM use Ya ba or Ya Ice which is extremely cheap and widespread. Probably as widespread as alcohol. Was walking around on Doi Suthep mountain last year, and walked through a big field of red poppies ..... surely not ...... then walked a bit quicker past. Edited January 14, 2018 by MaeJoMTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, MaeJoMTB said: Never seen Heroin or cocaine around, but almost all the university students and young Thai people in CM use Ya ba or Ya Ice which is extremely cheap and widespread. Probably as widespread as alcohol. Dont tell me : All the girls prostitute themselves and all the guys rob foreigners to get their drug money ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 More like 20 Million Baht street value, unless prices have dropped dramatically !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 53 minutes ago, sanemax said: Dont tell me : All the girls prostitute themselves and all the guys rob foreigners to get their drug money ? Some probably do, but most just want "easy" money. Drugs usually have little to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Meanwhile in other news... The CM Police have set up roadblocks to ring the city to protect us from foreigners who do not have the proper license to drive a motorcycle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bull Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 On 1/12/2018 at 6:44 PM, canthai55 said: The crime is directly related to the drug being illegal. Criminal gangs make huge amounts of money, and the world has it's War on Drugs - 555 - as a money making operation to try and prevent it. Want the crime to vanish overnight - remove the crime. Treat drug users as the Public Health problem it is - not a military and police problem No illegal drugs - no criminal gangs making money from it, no military and police fighting a war that is not winnable. Drugs have never been so available, pure, and cheap as now. Wake up People. You can't be a yank they think the answer to every problem is to send men with guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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