Tourists beware of cannabis scam at Phuket’s Freedom Beach as couple falls victim

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A couple visiting Freedom Beach in Phuket, Thailand, fell for a cannabis scam while enjoying their holiday. The scammers manipulated them into trying cannabis, causing them to lose control and become disorientated – they were rescued by a good samaritan before any harm was done.

 

According to today’s report by Khaosod, the incident occurred when the Thai couple was visiting Freedom Beach, a popular spot in the Phuket province. Known for its pristine waters, picturesque scenery, and peaceful atmosphere, the beach attracted the unsuspecting couple. While relaxing on the beach, they were approached by criminals who tried to persuade them to try cannabis.

 

The couple fell into the trap as the perpetrators convinced them to smoke cannabis, saying that their visit to Freedom Beach would be incomplete without this experience. After smoking the drug, both individuals experienced dizziness, rapid heartbeats, and disorientation, losing full control of themselves.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/tourists-beware-of-cannabis-scam-at-phukets-freedom-beach-as-couple-falls-victim

 

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[proton]

where was the scam?

[bigt3116]

"Thai couple broke the law by smoking cannabis in public"

[richard_smith237]

32 minutes ago, proton said:

where was the scam?

Indeed.... Its was certainly extremely fortunate that the 'Pre-cogs' warned Chief John Anderton (Minority Report) was there to deal with this 'pre-crime'.......

 

 

 

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Luckily, a kind citizen witnessed the situation and stepped in to help the couple before the perpetrators could take advantage of their vulnerability. The good samaritan aided them in regaining their senses and took them to Patong Hospital for further treatment.

 

[2baht]

57 minutes ago, webfact said:

After smoking the drug, both individuals experienced dizziness, rapid heartbeats, and disorientation, losing full control of themselves.

Sounds like pretty good weed! 

[KhunLA]

1st mistake, violating law in foreign country

2nd mistake, accepting unknown drugs from stranger ...

... som nam naa

 

I suspect it wasn't, or a bit more than just weed ... IMHO

[n00dle]

11 minutes ago, 2baht said:

Sounds like pretty good weed! 

it sounds bizzarre. Why would they have required hopsital treatment, at best they needed a nap unless there was something more to the weed than weed.

This is another one of the many anti-marijauna stories so common in thai media. 

 

And what the hell does "losing full control of themselves" mean? Did they crap or piss themselves of start sobbing uncontrollably?

Edited June 19, 2023 by n00dle

[brianthainess]

What's their winge, they got a free smoke going by this report, no money changed hands, ungrateful sods.  

[2baht]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

causing them to lose control and become disorientated

I'm off to get scammed at Freedom Beach! ????

[brianthainess]

14 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Luckily, a kind citizen witnessed the situation and stepped in to help the couple before the perpetrators could take advantage of their vulnerability. The good samaritan aided them in regaining their senses and took them to Patong Hospital for further treatment.

Where did they find their senses, What was the treatment an O/Juice 

[brianthainess]

3 minutes ago, 2baht said:

I'm off to get scammed at Freedom Beach! ????

Make sure to keep your senses secure. 

[brianthainess]

5 minutes ago, 2baht said:

I'm off to get scammed at Freedom Beach! ????

Get double scammed, take a taxi. 

[sead]

16 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

1st mistake, violating law in foreign country

2nd mistake, accepting unknown drugs from stranger ...

... som nam naa

 

I suspect it wasn't, or a bit more than just weed ... IMHO

Violating what?

[bamnutsak]

Try this meth.

 

 

I'm surprised these idiots didn't lose a kidney or two.

 

 

[KhunLA]

6 minutes ago, sead said:

Violating what?

As stated ... the 'law' ????

Really, you have to ask ?  Think before posting.

 

Have a nice day

#8

https://www.tourismthailand.org/Articles/10-things-tourists-need-to-know-about-cannabis-in-thailand

Edited June 19, 2023 by KhunLA

[Denim]

28 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

1st mistake, violating law in foreign country

The tourists in question were a Thai couple.

[ravip]

The couple fell into the trap as the perpetrators convinced them*** to smoke cannabis, saying that their visit to Freedom Beach would be incomplete without this experience. 

 

*** That's where they made the mistake!

[jonclark]

Why are straws so large in Thailand? 

[swbaggies]

28 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

As stated ... the 'law' ????

Really, you have to ask ?  Think before posting.

 

Have a nice day

#8

https://www.tourismthailand.org/Articles/10-things-tourists-need-to-know-about-cannabis-in-thailand

Sorry cannot resist ????

 

They were Thai, "Think before posting"

Edited June 19, 2023 by swbaggies
Poster is a fool :)

[ravip]

6 minutes ago, jonclark said:

Why are straws so large in Thailand? 

To accommodate the solids that you suck in...

[KhunLA]

3 minutes ago, swbaggies said:

Sorry cannot resist ????

 

They we're Thai, "Think before posting"

Reading comprehension, already pointed out, but thanks for repeating.

 

Sorry cannot resist ????

'we're ... were'

 

Proofread before posting ????

[KhunLA]

1 minute ago, ravip said:

To accommodate the solids that you suck in...

them bubble things, or, so your beer doesn't foam up as much.

[swbaggies]

2 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Reading comprehension, already pointed out, but thanks for repeating.

 

Sorry cannot resist ????

'we're ... were'

 

Proofread before posting ????

touche ???? 

[bigt3116]

duplicate post

Edited June 19, 2023 by bigt3116

[watchcat]

21 minutes ago, jonclark said:

Why are straws so large in Thailand? 

I think they are called bongs and they (the tourists) obviously felt the effect of the green stuff 

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, 2baht said:

Sounds like pretty good weed! 

https://www.google.com/search?q=bill+and+ben+flower+pot+men&oq=bill+and+ben+flower+pot+men&aqs=chrome.0.0i355i512j46i512.8074j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ca741af7,vid:9JKKWJqFpBQ

[connda]

Amazing to learn after all of these years that I was being scammed by fellow tokers sharing bong hits in public parks and entertainment venues in my youth.  My goodness, I feel so.............victimized.  <not>

Another Chapter in the Reefer Madness Chronicles.  Thank god they weren't offered Kaow Laow or Kratom.

Edited June 19, 2023 by connda

[Seeall]

2 hours ago, n00dle said:

it sounds bizzarre. Why would they have required hopsital treatment, at best they needed a nap unless there was something more to the weed than weed.

This is another one of the many anti-marijauna stories so common in thai media. 

 

And what the hell does "losing full control of themselves" mean? Did they crap or piss themselves of start sobbing uncontrollably?

what a load of pussy bol00cks !!!!!

1/ If week had no effect I would be complaining!!!

2/ Are they from some nanny state  silly place like AUS?  ohhh nobody told me I would get high?

 

This sounds like some western nanny craap... Grow up!

[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, KhunLA said:

As stated ... the 'law' ????

Really, you have to ask ?  Think before posting.

 

Have a nice day

#8

https://www.tourismthailand.org/Articles/10-things-tourists-need-to-know-about-cannabis-in-thailand

They were not 'tourists' as such. They were Thai.

[KhunLA]

11 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

They were not 'tourists' as such. They were Thai.

#3 to inform me of that tidbit ????

 

Kind of makes me wonder if people are reading the thread, or just my replies.