Popular Post webfact Posted February 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2023 Picture: Siam Rath Customs deputy and spokesman Phanthong Loikulanan announced the arrest of an Ethiopian man at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Picture: Siam Rath Working with the Airport Interdiction Task Force (AITF) the authorities targeted incoming passengers from Ethiopia, a passing through point for drugs from South America. A suspicious object was found in one male passenger's 36x52 cms wheely case, reported Siam Rath. Picture: Siam Rath On closer inspection and then with the use of a screwdriver a secret compartment was prised open to reveal the drugs. They were packed in clear plastic and surrounded by black tape. A test using 052 Cobalt Thiocyanate Reagent turned a white substance sky blue. A sure sign that it was 2.2 kilos of cocaine worth 6.6 million baht. The passenger was arrested and handed over to the custody of the Airport Police. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-02-04 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Picture: Siam Rath 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttoPollmann Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Welcome to Bangkwang. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pique Dard Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, webfact said: Customs deputy and spokesman Phanthong Loikulanan announced the arrest of an Ethiopian man at Suvarnabhumi Airport. this ethiopian dude can forget about "injera". bangkok hilton wouldn't serve that dish to its clients! Edited February 4, 2023 by Pique Dard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymike100 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 "Working with the Airport Interdiction Task Force (AITF) the authorities targeted incoming passengers from Ethiopia, a passing through point for drugs from South America." So was this a 'tip off' or do they target all Ethiopian passengers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Mmmm, Long term VISA and directly to B Hilton suites ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMuhammad Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 12 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said: "Working with the Airport Interdiction Task Force (AITF) the authorities targeted incoming passengers from Ethiopia, a passing through point for drugs from South America." So was this a 'tip off' or do they target all Ethiopian passengers? Hard to speculate I guess. on a side note I had a shipment I delivered to the Bangkok port x-rayed and pulled apart for a drug search. The reason when asked, Thailand to Australia via shipping lanes is a known trafficking corridor. So maybe lucky random search as they’re under heightened suspicion as it’s, as stated a known corridor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 8 hours ago, webfact said: On closer inspection and then with the use of a screwdriver a secret compartment was prised open to reveal the drugs. 6 hours ago, OttoPollmann said: Welcome to Bangkwang. Bangkok Hilton more like. Makes you wonder how it managed to evade X-ray detection in Ethiopia? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Ethiopia men are famous for their long distace running ability....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Will the Bangkok Hilton do his TM30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 He's not going to have very fond memories of Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longwood50 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 I am sure it was just for his own personal use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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