Missing Bangladeshi Tourist Found with Drugs in Bangkok Hotel

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Immigration police have discovered a missing Bangladeshi tourist in possession of drugs at a hotel in Bangkok’s Bang Na district, following six months of reported silence with his family.

 

On December 26, Police Colonel Rapeepat Utsaha, Deputy Commander of Immigration Division 1, responded to a missing person report concerning 30-year-old Abu Al Kasim. Kasim had been uncontactable since his arrival in Thailand in May 2024.

 

Acting on a tip, officers located Kasim in a 9th-floor room of a Bang Na hotel. Upon their arrival, they encountered a Thai woman leaving the room. Inside, Kasim was found holding drug paraphernalia, and a subsequent search uncovered nearly two grams of crystal methamphetamine concealed in a snack box.

 

Kasim’s tourist visa had expired during his prolonged stay. He confessed to drug possession, explaining that he had become enamoured with the “free lifestyle” in Thailand, which led him to experiment with illegal substances.

 

The police have charged Kasim with drug possession and overstaying his visa. Investigators have also identified potential drug suppliers linked to the case and plan to pursue further leads.

 

This incident raises ongoing concerns about drug abuse and immigration violations among foreign tourists in Thailand. Authorities are continuing their investigations.

 

-- 2024-12-27

 

 

[BangkokReady]

11 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

he had become enamoured with the “free lifestyle” in Thailand

 

I think it was the "paying for it" lifestyle he was enjoying...  🫢

[milesinnz]

I guess the 90 day reporting is not working ?

[hotchilli]

18 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Acting on a tip, officers located Kasim in a 9th-floor room of a Bang Na hotel. Upon their arrival, they encountered a Thai woman leaving the room. Inside, Kasim was found holding drug paraphernalia, and a subsequent search uncovered nearly two grams of crystal methamphetamine concealed in a snack box.

He was enjoying himself... twice it seems.

[harryviking]

20 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Immigration police have discovered a missing Bangladeshi tourist in possession of drugs at a hotel in Bangkok’s Bang Na district, following six months of reported silence with his family.

 

On December 26, Police Colonel Rapeepat Utsaha, Deputy Commander of Immigration Division 1, responded to a missing person report concerning 30-year-old Abu Al Kasim. Kasim had been uncontactable since his arrival in Thailand in May 2024.

 

Acting on a tip, officers located Kasim in a 9th-floor room of a Bang Na hotel. Upon their arrival, they encountered a Thai woman leaving the room. Inside, Kasim was found holding drug paraphernalia, and a subsequent search uncovered nearly two grams of crystal methamphetamine concealed in a snack box.

 

Kasim’s tourist visa had expired during his prolonged stay. He confessed to drug possession, explaining that he had become enamoured with the “free lifestyle” in Thailand, which led him to experiment with illegal substances.

 

The police have charged Kasim with drug possession and overstaying his visa. Investigators have also identified potential drug suppliers linked to the case and plan to pursue further leads.

 

This incident raises ongoing concerns about drug abuse and immigration violations among foreign tourists in Thailand. Authorities are continuing their investigations.

 

-- 2024-12-27

 

 

Free lifestyle??? What planet does he think he is on?? 🤣🤣

[SiSePuede419]

Nice to know they're finally getting enough to eat now they can spend their excess money on drugs.

THANKS GEORGE HARRISON 😁 

[Woke to Sounds of Horking]

Looks like he's going to puke in that photo.

 

As long as Thailand keeps promoting this "free lifestyle" lifestyle, there will be more troublemakers arriving... and staying.

[Sorted2024]

I have noticed since the easy visa regulations a definite downgrade in quality tourist folk 

[ronster]

Does the apartment not have a fridge to put all them bottles in 😄

[mikeymike100]

1 hour ago, Sorted2024 said:

I have noticed since the easy visa regulations a definite downgrade in quality tourist folk 

Yes, now it seems most people can just walk into Thailand with no actual visa and stay for 60 days.

The anchorites did this to boost tourism, but it also boosted 'unwanted tourists', but as usual $$$ is the top priority!

[BangkokReady]

2 hours ago, harryviking said:

Free lifestyle??? What planet does he think he is on?? 🤣🤣

 

I think he means he hasn't got his family watching over him and he can order drugs or prostitutes online easily.

[PomPolo]

22 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

he had become enamoured with the “free lifestyle”

I think thats over!

[Kandinski]

5 hours ago, milesinnz said:

I guess the 90 day reporting is not working ?

Would have been something if IM introduced 90 day reporting for those over-staying on tourist visa wouldn't 🤔 

[In Full Agreement]

3 hours ago, Woke to Sounds of Horking said:

Looks like he's going to puke in that photo.

 

 

 

That'd be a quick way to cler the room..

[kiwikeith]

On 12/27/2024 at 4:12 PM, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Immigration police have discovered a missing Bangladeshi tourist in possession of drugs at a hotel in Bangkok’s Bang Na district, following six months of reported silence with his family.

 

On December 26, Police Colonel Rapeepat Utsaha, Deputy Commander of Immigration Division 1, responded to a missing person report concerning 30-year-old Abu Al Kasim. Kasim had been uncontactable since his arrival in Thailand in May 2024.

 

Acting on a tip, officers located Kasim in a 9th-floor room of a Bang Na hotel. Upon their arrival, they encountered a Thai woman leaving the room. Inside, Kasim was found holding drug paraphernalia, and a subsequent search uncovered nearly two grams of crystal methamphetamine concealed in a snack box.

 

 

Kasim’s tourist visa had expired during his prolonged stay. He confessed to drug possession, explaining that he had become enamoured with the “free lifestyle” in Thailand, which led him to experiment with illegal substances.

 

The police have charged Kasim with drug possession and overstaying his visa. Investigators have also identified potential drug suppliers linked to the case and plan to pursue further leads.

 

This incident raises ongoing concerns about drug abuse and immigration violations among foreign tourists in Thailand. Authorities are continuing their investigations.

 

-- 2024-12-27

 

 

Sounds like an employed cook who went wrong.

[bristolgeoff]

The family know where he is now in the bangkok hilton and a visa will not be a issue now

[VictorInBKK]

Clearly not a dealer. Why would Thailand want to host a petty offender in their overcrowded jails? A judge would release him before trial and "forget" to take away his passport so he flees and never comes back if it wasn´t for the overstay. 

 

My take is that police will try to get a substantial cut and ship him right after. Everybody has a happy new year this way.

[Briggsy]

"Quick lads, grab him. He is going to drink the blueberry yoghurt."