Danish Prisoner in Thailand Warns Against Drug Crimes

[webfact]

File photo courtesy: Matichon

 

John, a 55-year-old Danish man, shares his grim experiences from a Thai prison, where he is serving a sentence of over five years for drug charges, urging others to heed his warning.

 

John was arrested in early 2021 for possessing cannabis and over nine grams of methamphetamine. Originally sentenced to 28 years, his term was reduced to just over five years following appeals and changes in laws. Speaking to the DR programme Kriminelt,

 

John recounts daily struggles in a cramped cell shared with around 60 inmates, the constant noise of Thai TV shows, and the suffocating monotony of prison life, all of which have taken a toll on his well-being.

 

The number of Danes jailed in Asia for drug-related crimes has more than doubled this year, with 15 currently imprisoned in the region. John's case highlights the severe penalties and isolation faced by foreigners under strict local drug laws.

Beyond the physical confinement, he faces legal and financial obstacles, including a substantial 72,000 kroner fine (220K baht) that hinders his efforts to transfer to a Danish prison, reported .Karoline Rosenkrantz Paasch for ScandAsia.

 

John regrets his past actions and urges others to reflect on the potential consequences of engaging in criminal activities abroad. "I didn’t realise the risk was so high or that it could end so badly," he admits. His message is a stark reminder of the realities of foreign prisons and the seriousness of drug laws outside Denmark.

 

The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has noted the rise in such cases but hasn’t responded specifically to John's situation. Meanwhile, DR News awaits comments from the Thai embassy in Denmark.

 

-- 2024-12-07

 

 

[Nick Carter icp]

That is a luxurious cell , normally the middle bit would be full of people sleeping and they take turns in sleeping and laying down 

[Nick Carter icp]

3 minutes ago, papa al said:

 

BS

[papa al]

2 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

"they take turns in sleeping and laying down "

Which are waiting to lie down.?

[Nick Carter icp]

1 minute ago, papa al said:

"they take turns in sleeping and laying down "

Which are waiting to lie down.?

 

   The person who took the photo is waiting to lay down 

[Nick Carter icp]

4 minutes ago, papa al said:

"they take turns in sleeping and laying down "

Which are waiting to lie down.?

[papa al]

7 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   The person who took the photo is waiting to lay down 

5 5, sure.

[TedG]

Everyone knows drugs will get someone into deep <deleted> in SE Asia. 

[10baht]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The number of Danes jailed in Asia for drug-related crimes has more than doubled this year, with 15 currently imprisoned in the region.

I thought Denmark was one of the happiest countries in the world after Bhutan, Why trade such a happy setting for  a SEA  prison?

Is it the taxes?

[Oliver Holzerfilled]

I sense a Go Fund Me coming soon.  Conveniently left out of the article was this translated from a Danish story  - 

"He had previously been convicted in Denmark for drugs."

 

[Dont confuse me]

I didn’t realise the risk was so high or that it could end so badly," he admits. 

 

Really? He must have lived in a cave!

[Iron Tongue]

Another criminal sorry for being caught, not regretting the life he lived to get him there.

 

[kwaussie]

2 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

Can only imagine the farting, burping, and snoring and how do you get up to go to the toilet, would be an absolute nightmare.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

John, a 55-year-old Danish man, shares his grim experiences from a Thai prison, where he is serving a sentence of over five years for drug charges, urging others to heed his warning.

 

Should've listened to your advice...

[Asquith Production]

As the old saying goes. "Do the crime serve the time"

[newbee2022]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

. "I didn’t realise the risk was so high or that it could end so badly," 

And this with 55 yo? What an idiot! 

[RichardColeman]

I would imagine if it is being publicised , this warning would be part of a early release agreement

[1happykamper]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

constant noise of Thai TV shows, and the suffocating monotony of prison life, all of which have taken a toll on his well-being

The TV shows? He sounds a tad delicate. Don't do drugs kids! 

[redwood1]

9 grams of meth is a very small amount. And the weed is legal.....If he was not selling I would say 5 years is very harsh.....

 

Guys get busted with kilos and mega kilos of meth all the time....And they sure are not doing 200-300 year sentences..

 

And yes Meth is a bad drug....

 

 

[chiang mai]

2 minutes ago, redwood1 said:

9 grams of meth is a very small amount. And the weed is legal.....If he was not selling I would say 5 years is very harsh.....

 

Guys get busted with kilos and mega kilos of meth all the time....And they sure are not doing 200-300 year sentences..

 

And yes Meth is a bad drug....

 

 

Take note of the picture RW, that's what happens when you don't file your tax return. 

[craighj]

🥱

[redwood1]

5 minutes ago, chiang mai said:

Take note of the picture RW, that's what happens when you don't file your tax return. 

 

So are huge numbers of the Thai population going to be locked up soon?

[OldmanJ]

Many people appear to be sorry only when and or if they  get caught.Just stay away from drugs,especially if traveling, it's common sense.

[papa al]

After John's arrest, before he faced a judge,

he refused to give up his source

so he was severely beaten,

kicked repeatedly in the head

8 broken teeth.

[papa al]

16 minutes ago, redwood1 said:

 

So are huge numbers of the Thai population going to be locked up soon?

Thailand has one of the highest incarceration rates of any country.

Not as high as USA of course.

[Xonax]

5 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

The guy in the white tshirt seems to be very popular. 

[klauskunkel]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

John regrets his past actions. "I didn’t realise the risk was so high or that it could end so badly," he admits.

The 55-year-old Danish man should have done his research before committing the crime. 

[sabai-dee-man]

No sympathy for druggies whatsoever, particularlythose who partake in SE Asia. Been done before in Denmark too, apparently. He got what was coming to him. Moron.

[bananafish]

Lights on 24/7, too. 

[Homburg]

This guy was previously convicted for drugs offences in Denmark and is now doing time for drugs offences in LOS.  Bit of a slow learner?