hotchilli Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 4 hours ago, 86Tiger said: Wow. Can one suppose an envelope did not reach the proper judge? It's a <deleted> not having the right connections! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted August 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2020 Harsh and excessive sentence and for what? will it deter anyone from using or dealing drugs? No, a token sentence and a rehab period and working for the good of the community would have been much more productive and not only for her, for all others that deemed to be worth saving... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted August 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 hour ago, MaiDong said: Excessive, but a flipping good deterrent, wouldn't you say? Not really, Most poor Thais have lives so bad that being in jail isn't much worse than normal living for them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 5 hours ago, rooster59 said: Actress 'Amy' handed 33-year jail sentence for drug trafficking No problem , She's Not in Thailand and Won't be coming back like All the Other Thai Law Dodgers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyx Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 3 hours ago, sammieuk1 said: 33 years in jail and a fine totalling 666,666.67 baht what a nuthouse this is ???? Well, when I see people in the US being sent to prison for five consecutive life sentence ( 2 would already be a miracle) or some other for a total of 300 plus years...I do have the same reaction...I am not an American citizen though, so maybe I cannot grasp the concept 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2093 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 5 hours ago, petedk said: There must be a nice little Thai community in Dubai by now. Indeed with Thaksin and his sister as heads of the welcoming committee. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Hi Tea said: What's so nutty about the reduced sentence and proportioned fine? The fact you asked it ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Oldie said: "There is no record of her returning to Thailand.” Who wants to come to Thailand and spend 2 weeks in quarantine?! ???? Let alone 33 years. But it's actually quite a good deal when you look at it: Some hotels here charge up to $3,000 for 14 days forced quarantine. On the other hand 33 years (=1,716 weeks) are going to cost Amy the trifle amount of just 666,666.67 baht ($22,000). That calculates to about 389 baht per week. All inclusive. A steal, really. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted August 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) Found not guilty, then somehow found guilty. That doesn't make much sense. How / why was she tried twice for the same incident? This is not allowed in the rest of the world - note for extradition it needs to be on the basis of something that's also illegal in the other country, I'm sure double jeopardy rules will come into play here in any extradition attempt and they will know it. Anyway, the maximum sentence is 20 years and she's gone and never likely to be extradited on the basis of being tried in her absence and sentenced to a massive amount of prison which is not comparable with the real world and also the second trial. She will never be returning. Edited August 22, 2020 by ukrules 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldie Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, Misterwhisper said: Let alone 33 years. But it's actually quite a good deal when you look at it: Some hotels here charge up to $3,000 for 14 days forced quarantine. On the other hand 33 years (=1,716 weeks) are going to cost Amy the trifle amount of just 666,666.67 baht ($22,000). That calculates to about 389 baht per week. All inclusive. A steal, really. Yes your calculation is convincing. But I am afraid to be able to enjoy the second cheaper offer she will have to go through the quarantine first. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 2 hours ago, MaiDong said: 3 hours ago, BritManToo said: Seems a bit excessive. Excessive, but a flipping good deterrent, wouldn't you say? Not really, when they know she's fled the country so any sentence is meaningless. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgw Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 so.. did the prosecution appeal ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off road pat Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 6 hours ago, petedk said: There must be a nice little Thai community in Dubai by now. Dubai been a famous stop over place for flights to Europe ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 3 hours ago, AgMech Cowboy said: Maybe she found out where Boss is hiding... (I'm ashamed... I've joined the nonsensical mob who comment with no intent but to spout BS (and get a laugh?)). Not funny. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpusChristie Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 2 hours ago, BritManToo said: Not really, Most poor Thais have lives so bad that being in jail isn't much worse than normal living for them. How many Thais live 50 to a room with minimal bedding and facilities with no access to the outside World , and eat rich and fish head soup twice a day ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thingamabob Posted August 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2020 The 'war' on drugs is an appalling waste of time and money. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 4 hours ago, MaiDong said: Excessive, but a flipping good deterrent, wouldn't you say? How can it be a deterrent if many of the convicted, at least those with passports and enough money to leave the country, never see the inside of a prison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 8 hours ago, petedk said: There must be a nice little Thai community in Dubai by now. Possibly enough to form a new Pheu Thai like (red shirt like) political party??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 5 hours ago, Pedrogaz said: Dubai is not a good place for drug dealers. Dubai is awash with drugs, especially in wealthy expat circles and worker communities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysfriend Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Good luck , Amelia ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Oldie said: Yes your calculation is convincing. But I am afraid to be able to enjoy the second cheaper offer she will have to go through the quarantine first. ???? You mean 14 days PLUS 33 years? Wow! That really is too much to handle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 33 years and $20k for 2.5 ounces.... yeah a really big drug dealer.... yet people walk away for murder or school negligence for kid drownings their enforcement and legal system is a joke.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr Meeseeks Posted August 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2020 Hypocritical considering there is a convicted drug trafficker in a deputy ministry within the government. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 9 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said: Hypocritical considering there is a convicted drug trafficker in a deputy ministry within the government. You are not allowed to mention that 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olfu Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 16 hours ago, Oldie said: "There is no record of her returning to Thailand.” Who wants to come to Thailand and spend 2 weeks in quarantine?! ???? Yes, plus health insurance plus 5-star hotel but on positive side transportation will be free to jail. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 20 hours ago, rooster59 said: a fine totalling 666,666.67 How was this arrived at? I bet she won't pay the 67 satang. 666 is the Mark of the Beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick501 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 20 hours ago, MaiDong said: Excessive, but a flipping good deterrent, wouldn't you say? If it's a good deterrent , why do so many people still do it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Gravy Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 22 hours ago, MaiDong said: Excessive, but a flipping good deterrent, wouldn't you say? Actually every single country in the world even those with the death penalty the research unequivocally shows that large prison sentences, canings (Singapore) and the death penalty does not serve as a deterrent, as all countries in the world have overcrowded prisons with those dealing or taking drugs. So the answer simply is no. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 On 8/22/2020 at 10:32 AM, rooster59 said: However, on Thursday the court found her guilty of possessing drugs for sale, and amended her sentence to 33 years and four months and Bt666,666 fine. The court issued a warant for her arrest. Her offence has a statute of limitations of 30 years. “Preliminary investigation revealed that Amelia had fled the country via Suvarnabhumi Airport on August 22, 2019 on flight EK 0385 heading to Dubai,” said Krisana. “The immigration officials did not detain her since at the time no arrest warrant had been issued. There is no record of her returning to Thailand.” <laughs> ???? Maybe she can shack up with the boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hashmodha Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 She has been sentenced to life in prison and a one million baht fine. This has been reduced to 33 years in jail and a fine totalling 666,666.67 baht for her earlier useful testimony. I nearly fell off my hammock laughing at this ????????????.... especially the last sentence... for her earlier useful testimony!????????????! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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