snoop1130 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 BANGKOK, June 7 (TNA) – Thailand has been used as a transit point for drug trafficking because it stands adjacent to the Golden Triangle and has convenient transport networks, said Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin on Monday. The minister said Thailand stood close to the Golden Triangle which was a major production base of illicit drugs and narcotic rackets used the country to gather drugs for export because of its convenient networks of land, water and air transport. Mr Somsak stressed that he was coordinating local and international efforts to suppress drug trafficking. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-711962 -- © Copyright TNA 2021-06-07 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted June 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2021 Or maybe its because there are a very accommodating ministers or two (dozen)???? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shuya Posted June 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2021 Hey! Hey! Finally the hub of something! 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post retsdon Posted June 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2021 This is news? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted June 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2021 They just figured this out? 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted June 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2021 It's been a transit point for drug exports for many ,many years, so nothing new there, and whatever they say about curbing it they are not working, business as usual. regards worgeordie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 2 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Thailand has been used as a transit point for drug trafficking better known as a hub lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soikhaonoiken Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Oh no..... The Hub of Drugs... Time to get a committee together... ???????? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) Edited June 7, 2021 by Redline 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Khun Somsak must have a PHD in logistics. Porous Thai bordors, corrupt Thai officials, corrupt law enforcement and a good international air network. Jeez, is this guy a genius in working this out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted June 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2021 11 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Thailand has been used as a transit point for drug trafficking because it stands adjacent to the Golden Triangle and has convenient transport networks, said Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin on Monday. I was always under the impression that Thailand was part of the said "Golden Triangle" 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredwiggy Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) As well as high in human trafficking, for the same reasons. Edited June 8, 2021 by fredwiggy addition 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivebaxter Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) Has been for over 40 years and suddenly this is news! Famous heroin smuggler David Mcmillan was nabbed in Bkk airport in the 90's and he had been at it since the early 80's. Escaped from Klong Prem prison and out of the country before they knew he was missing. Very engaging character Edited June 8, 2021 by clivebaxter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Now where did the 11 tons of Ketamine, found at Chachanegsao, disppear to? On the plus side, all the small appliances, water heaters and BBQ grills count as exports, right? https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-authorities-announce-cargo-ships-route-before-drug-bust-in-australia-video Reliable Thailand. The best, most secure route from the labs, just to the north of Thailand, to ships and onwards. How else would these be transported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Just ask Howard Marks he'll tell you all you need to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 minute ago, ChipButty said: Just ask Howard Marks he'll tell you all you need to know He passed away in 2016. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, mtls2005 said: He passed away in 2016. Thanks for that, OK read his book "Mr Nice" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 minute ago, ChipButty said: OK read his book "Mr Nice" Yes, much easier than communicating with the dead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) For The Attention Of: Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin Edited June 8, 2021 by faraday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 10 hours ago, worgeordie said: It's been a transit point for drug exports for many ,many years, so nothing new there, and whatever they say about curbing it they are not working, business as usual. regards worgeordie Ever read the book "The politics of Heroin in Southeast Asia" I believe it was? Old book, not much has changed I expect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 22 minutes ago, Damrongsak said: Ever read the book "The politics of Heroin in Southeast Asia" I believe it was? Old book, not much has changed I expect. There is a few older books worth a read, especially about the black economy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 5 hours ago, soi3eddie said: Khun Somsak must have a PHD in logistics. Porous Thai bordors, corrupt Thai officials, corrupt law enforcement and a good international air network. Jeez, is this guy a genius in working this out? You forgot the Cabinet Minister convicted of importing self-raising flour into Oz. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted June 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2021 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Thailand has been used as a transit point for drug trafficking because it stands adjacent to the Golden Triangle and has convenient transport networks, said Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin on Monday. No, Mr. Somsak. The reason why Thailand is a major transit point for illegal drugs is because there're a lot of willing people in this country who earn a pretty buck from that trade. And as time has shown again and again, that also includes government officials, as well as police and military. And you know it! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 12 hours ago, connda said: They just figured this out? It would appear so, although its been common knowledge that Thailand has been a major gateway in the global supply of Drugs for decades now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomchaiCNX Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Damrongsak said: Ever read the book "The politics of Heroin in Southeast Asia" I believe it was? Old book, not much has changed I expect. Yes, written around 73 by an Australian journalist. I still may have it in my book collection. Hub of wild live, ivory etc etc. Where is that guy who loved those Thai police officers to explain how good these guys are. Police, immigration, justice and lets not forget customs are just a few agencies that are completely rotten, not only in THailand. Edited June 8, 2021 by SomchaiCNX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanuman2547 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 On 6/7/2021 at 10:56 AM, Soikhaonoiken said: Oh no..... The Hub of Drugs... Time to get a committee together... ???????? Yes, and then commence a study because........well, that is what is done here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanuman2547 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 The trade in everything illegal, drugs, weapons, people, etc. has been going on in that area for a good 100 years. I don't think anyone actually thinks it is ever going to be stopped. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 On 6/7/2021 at 5:34 PM, ChipButty said: Just ask Howard Marks he'll tell you all you need to know And he'll say nothing. Just more Thai bashing about this. 555 I do wish the weed presently available was the quality of of the Thai stick that I used to get in the 1970s. Around 10 years ago it seemed a week didn't go by without a story about an Iranian being busted for a few kilos of ice, or whatever it was, while catching a flight to the homeland at Swampy. Gave the impression they were selling the stuff at the duty-free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kynikoi Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 On 6/8/2021 at 7:46 AM, faraday said: For The Attention Of: Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin Your computer skills are amazing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kynikoi Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Thailand A sunny place for shady people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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