Scottish Tourist on Cannabis, Suffers Hallucinations & Causes Public Disturbance: Pattaya

[Georgealbert]

 

 

A 55-year-old Scottish tourist, Ms. Henderson, experienced a severe reaction after consuming an excessive amount of cannabis, leading to a public disturbance that required police intervention. The incident took place at a resort on Jomtien Beach Road in Chonburi on October 12, after hotel staff were unable to control the situation and called for assistance.

 

At 12:40, Pol. Lt. Sontaya Khonsap, Deputy Inspector of Pattaya City Police Station, responded to the call. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found Ms. Henderson in a state of extreme fear, crying and shaking inside her room, which was left in disarray. A jar of cannabis flowers, paraphernalia for smoking, and prescription medication were discovered in the room. Officers attempted to calm her down and escort her to the hotel reception area, but her behavior quickly escalated.

 

 

According to a Danish man, who had been friends with Ms. Henderson for over 15 years, they had been in Pattaya for just two days to enjoy their retirement. The previous day, Ms. Henderson purchased cannabis to smoke, after which she began exhibiting unusual behaviour. She became paranoid, fearing that someone was out to harm her, and isolated herself in her room. Concerned for her safety, her friend alerted hotel staff, who then contacted the police for help.

 

As officers attempted to escort Ms. Henderson to a police vehicle, she became increasingly agitated, fearing she would be harmed. She resisted their efforts, sticking her tongue out and making faces at the police and passersby. Police eventually managed to take her to a medical facility for treatment. It is suspected that her erratic behaviour was triggered by a combination of her pre-existing medical condition and an excessive amount of cannabis.

 

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and ensure the well-being of the tourist.

 

Picture courtesy of Sattahip News.

 

-- 2024-10-13

 

 

[Korat Kiwi]

Aye, the haggis had terrible eyes and is watching me.... Oh Robbie save me! 

 

Oh the things people do on holiday.  Seems like she's new to weed and over consumed. 

[bamnutsak]

8 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

and prescription medication were discovered in the room.

 

Do tell.

 

9 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

The previous day, Ms. Henderson purchased cannabis to smoke, after which she began exhibiting unusual behaviour. She became paranoid, fearing that someone was out to harm her, and isolated herself in her room.

 

Did she keep smoking?

 

This sort of reaction should dissipate in a few hours.

 

 

 

Weed sounds like fire, need a strain report I think.

 

 

 

[Will B Good]

 

 

If she's come straight from Scotland it's just as likely to be the temperatures here that have had an impact.....anything over 16C and she could be struggling.

[2baht]

Damn! Weed never does that to me!!!

[brianthainess]

51 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

A jar of cannabis flowers, paraphernalia for smoking, and prescription medication were discovered in the room.

Without knowing the medication it is hard to comment, except to say sometimes mixing 'Medication' with any other drug is not a sensible thing to do. 

[brianthainess]

56 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

she became increasingly agitated, fearing she would be harmed. She resisted their efforts, sticking her tongue out and making faces at the police and passersby.

Yep that's how to protect yourself from ( perceived ) enemies, that want to harm you, stick your tongue out and make faces at them..........................   'Och aye, that'll work.

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[billd766]

I use 3 or 4 dried cannabis flowers mixed with honey and boiling water to make tea. I let it cool and then drink about 450ml from the fridge.

 

It seems to ease the pain in my arthritic kneecaps. It works for me, though I have no idea if it would work for anybody else.

 

No hallucinations since I started it about 2 months ago.

[scubascuba3]

i thought cannabis was good for you? well at least that's what AN members say 

[Liverpool Lou]

4 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

i thought cannabis was good for you? well at least that's what AN members say 

Only the deluded potheads.

[norsurin]

Seems she had problems allready before she smoked weed.I have only smoke weed one time in my life.That was on my birthday when i turned 18.Im 62 now and i stay away from any kind of drugs.

[Jack100]

1 minute ago, norsurin said:

Seems she had problems allready before she smoked weed.I have only smoke weed one time in my life.That was on my birthday when i turned 18.Im 62 now and i stay away from any kind of drugs.

Sounds to me like that's cause for a celebration and a bottle of bubbly or two norsurin ?

[norsurin]

14 minutes ago, Jack100 said:

Sounds to me like that's cause for a celebration and a bottle of bubbly or two norsurin ?

Of course.

[richard_smith237]

55 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

i thought cannabis was good for you? well at least that's what AN members say 

Only the deluded potheads.

 

You don't believe any of the medical information out there that cannabis has medicinal advantages ???

 

You don't believe the growing body of medical research supporting the medicinal benefits of cannabis?

 

Just some personal experience. After suffering a severe sports injury, I was prescribed powerful painkillers (with codeine in it - good stuff). However, due to concerns about potential dependency, I opted for an alternative approach. By incorporating cannabis edibles into my pain management routine, alongside kratom, which also exhibited notable analgesic effects, I was able to reduce my reliance on pharmaceutical opioids. This strategy worked well for me, though individual results may vary.

I consulted with my surgeons; highly respected and knowledgeable professionals, about my decision to moderate my use of prescription painkillers. They not only understood but supported my approach, recognising the importance of managing both pain and the risks associated with dependency.

 

Thus, your characterisation of those who use cannabis as "deluded potheads" is not only inaccurate but also misleading.

 

The conversation surrounding cannabis has evolved significantly, supported by increasing scientific evidence and the endorsement of well-educated healthcare professionals. It's important to consider facts over outdated stereotypes you have used.

 

 

That said: 'getting wellied out of your head' as this woman has, clearly evidences the risks of over doing it.

 

Alcohol is also an excellent anaesthetic...   and I'd also enjoy night enjoying some Whisky to ease the pain....   as with this lady - people will also over do it.

 

Just because someone smokes or consumes Marijuana / cannabis, that does not make them a 'pot head'.... in much the same manner not everyone who consumes alcohol is an alcoholic. 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 13 by richard_smith237

[Liverpool Lou]

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

58 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

i thought cannabis was good for you? well at least that's what AN members say 

Only the deluded potheads.

You don't believe any of the medical information out there that cannabis has medicinal advantages ???

"You don't believe any of the medical information out there that cannabis has medicinal advantages ???"

Did I say that?  I referred to deluded potheads, not those with rational, personal experiences. 

 

I did try CBD oil on a recommendation that it may help to ease some injury pain but, over many weeks of daily use, it was no help at all...and it was expensive so I am not completely anti-cannabis and it's derivatives.  I'm happy that it appeared to work for you.

[richard_smith237]

3 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

"You don't believe any of the medical information out there that cannabis has medicinal advantages ???"

Did I say that?  I referred to deluded potheads, not those with rational, personal experiences. 

 

I did try CBD oil on a recommendation that it may help to ease some injury pain but, over many weeks of daily use, it was no help at all...and it was expensive so I am not completely anti-cannabis and it's derivatives.  I'm happy that it appeared to work for you.

 

Fair enough....   I was perhaps over defensive as there is a strong contingency of members on this forum who jump on the 'anti-cannabis bandwagon' each time a thread or report exists with a negative outcome related to cannabis / Marijuana use....

 

I think those posters argue from a place of extreme bias without fact and just attempt to inflame those supportive of such moderate measures. 

 

I am quite happy that Thailand allows marijuana - I believe it does far more good than bad when used sensibly.....  And the folk who fail to use such 'substances sensibly' are also likely to be those who fail to use other 'substances sensibly'...  i.e. booze and other 'stuff'.

 

 

I also find it's good for helping with sleep - but don't want to be taking it every night.....  but a few times a weeks is good.

 

 

 

 

 

[lom]

I'd like to know where Ms. Henderson bought it..

[Korat Kiwi]

Looking at the photo.... 

 

  Honestly officer,  they WERE selling them on the side of the road and they were this big and not just black. 

[G_Money]

It’s refreshing to see a female farang kook making the news for a change vs the male farang kook.

[SingAPorn]

Yet there are still foolish people in western so-called developped countries,  wanting to legalize these drugs. Much of the problems in Thailand are due to abuse of drinking or drugs. But try to make a drunk or a drug addict understand in the first place that they are addicted.

[jacko45k]

In the absence of any mention of alcohol, I expect to see the prescription medication getting the blame from all the pot heads!

Perhaps it doesn't mix well with Irn Bru. 

Edited October 13 by jacko45k

[2baht]

17 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Only the deluded potheads.

So what's your vice then, Lou???

[sungod]

1 hour ago, 2baht said:

So what's your vice then, Lou???

 

He just gets drunk with the other alcoholics on this forum.

 

Alcohol has never caused any issues to anyone.

[jacko45k]

7 minutes ago, sungod said:

 

He just gets drunk with the other alcoholics on this forum.

 

Alcohol has never caused any issues to anyone.

 

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

In the absence of any mention of alcohol,

Managed just a single post and one cast...... caught one!😃

Edited October 14 by jacko45k

[theshu25]

1 hour ago, 2baht said:

So what's your vice then, Lou???

His would be being the biggest know all on this site.Has an answer for everyone and everythign.

[sungod]

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

In the absence of any mention of alcohol, I expect to see the prescription medication getting the blame from all the pot heads!

Perhaps it doesn't mix well with Irn Bru. 

 

I doubt it, probably more to do with the fact she has overdone it on the weed, pretty much what you see multiple times on a nightly basis with alcohol in Pattaya.

 

There you go, 2 mentions.

[Emdog]

Instead of police, maybe contacting doctor(s) might have been better. Seems there is a need for some sort of mental health intervention group on call for those who have over done it with wacky tabacky

[ChaiyaTH]

2 minutes ago, Emdog said:

Instead of police, maybe contacting doctor(s) might have been better. Seems there is a need for some sort of mental health intervention group on call for those who have over done it with wacky tabacky

Neither, it is just a normal result of smoking weed if the person already has paranoia issues. Not believe me? Try smoking when you are. They should have given her some apple juice and a snicker + leave her alone.

 

I have had countless paranoia modes while being high on weed, when weed was still illegal in TH.

Edited October 14 by ChaiyaTH

[mikebell]

20 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

She resisted their efforts, sticking her tongue out and making faces at the police and passersby. Police

are suffering PTSD as a result and seeking urgent medical attention abroad.