Farangs In Thai Prisons

[StasD]

I have listened to Russian honorary consul recently. He told that only 6 Russians are in Thai prisons now, English about 200 etc, American about 100 etc. Can somebody confirm it?

[bkkjames]

Top Ten as follows:

1. Nigeria : 863 +/- 2000

2. Iran : 233 (but rising fast, could take the number 1 spot in less than a year at current pace)

3. Burmese: 232

4. Cambodian: 231

5. Laos: 230

6: Vietnam : 229

7: Malay: 228

8: Indonesian: 227

9: British: 41,458

10: French: Data not available at this time but our estimates say it has to be less than the Brits. 

[saraburioz]

I have listened to Russian honorary consul recently. He told that only 6 Russians are in Thai prisons now, English about 200 etc, American about 100 etc. Can somebody confirm it?

Sounds right.

[Mario2008]

British 41,458?

Surprise or not, I will leave the comments to others.

[StasD]

9: British: 41,458

British too much:) mistake?

[bkkjames]

9: British: 41,458

British too much:) mistake?

Oh sorry, I thought you asked how many should be? haha JK to all you Brits out there (it's Friday, lighten up) 

[Boater]

Break down of crimes?

[Farma]

Have you tried looking at http://www.phaseloop.com/foreignprisoners/prisoners-thailand.html

Although not a complete list it gives a breakdown of prisoners by name,nationality,prison sentence.

[Lumumba]

There are over 41000 tattooed f*ckwits in Pattaya who should be in prison for being <deleted> but unfortunately that is not a crime yet?

Do you throw tantrums all day?

[Boater]

There are over 41000 tattooed f*ckwits in Pattaya who should be in prison for being <deleted> but unfortunately that is not a crime yet?

Do you throw tantrums all day?

well he has got John Major as a profile picture

[PoorSucker]

Break down of crimes?

9: British: 41,458

205 drug offenders.

8 murderers.

41,235 drunk and disorderly behaviour.

[carmine]

There are over 41000 tattooed f*ckwits in Pattaya who should be in prison for being <deleted> but unfortunately that is not a crime yet?

I say, steady on old man!

[smokie36]

There are over 41000 tattooed f*ckwits in Pattaya who should be in prison for being <deleted> but unfortunately that is not a crime yet?

I say, steady on old man!

You forgot the 'What ho!' Glitterman Ya tattooed Sarf London thug. How many more are masquerading as normal members of the expat community I wonder?

[Lumumba]

Top Ten as follows:

1. Nigeria : 863 +/- 2000

2. Iran : 233 (but rising fast, could take the number 1 spot in less than a year at current pace)

3. Burmese: 232

4. Cambodian: 231

5. Laos: 230

6: Vietnam : 229

7: Malay: 228

8: Indonesian: 227

9: British: 41,458

10: French: Data not available at this time but our estimates say it has to be less than the Brits.

So Nigerians, Laotians , Cambodians, Vitnamese, Indonesians, Malays are now all Farang?

[Boater]

Top Ten as follows:

1. Nigeria : 863 +/- 2000

2. Iran : 233 (but rising fast, could take the number 1 spot in less than a year at current pace)

3. Burmese: 232

4. Cambodian: 231

5. Laos: 230

6: Vietnam : 229

7: Malay: 228

8: Indonesian: 227

9: British: 41,458

10: French: Data not available at this time but our estimates say it has to be less than the Brits.

So Nigerians, Laotians , Cambodians, Vitnamese, Indonesians, Malays are now all Farang?

Farang (faraŋ or falaŋ Thai: ฝรั่ง) is the generic Thai word for a Westerner. A general term for foreigners is "khon tahng prateht (Thai: คนต่างประเทศ)" ('people from other countries'). There is no negative implication in the word itself. However when it is used along with other words, it can bring a negative meaning depending on the context. For instance, "farang keenok (Thai: ฝรั่งขี้นก)" could mean a Westerner who is not trustworthy or reliable. The expression farang ta nam khao ( listen (help·info); Thai: ฝรั่งตาน้ำข้าว literally means "farang with a rice-milk-colored iris"). It is common in Thai to just say "farang" to point out the presence of one, without making a whole sentence. People of African descent from the Western hemisphere have been occasionally referred to as farang dam Thai: ฝรั่งดำ (black farang).^[1] Although, Thai people who have not been in Westerner countries nor exposed to their cultures may still refer to all African descents as Negro (Thai: นิโกร) without negative meanings.

[Peterbigeyes]

People of African descent from the Western hemisphere have been occasionally referred to as farang dam Thai: ฝรั่งดำ (black farang).^[1]

o.O I didn't know that!

[Robby nz]

Didnt I read that recently they had a football toutnament (world cup) where each nationality from the Thai prisons took part?

[angiud]

Yes, and Italy won

[smokie36]

Yes, and Italy won

Forza!.....I bet Berlusconi beamed with pride....

[angiud]

Actually he should stay in jail too....

[ajarnpot]

interesting propoganda war launched by usa, hmm how did such a populous and obnoxious cuntry avoid the top 10, me thinks sumone is telling bubus, come on, you don't just invade countries for idealistic reasons not mentioning a small country to the east of this without generating some sort of idealistic people who will get themselves arrested, I mean just think of the nutta who went swimming and casued problems for that woman in myamar, and the one in korea taking a walk

I think I smell porkies

[moe666]

Break down of crimes?

Dumb and dumber

[moe666]

Most Americans are afraid to travel any were outside their country and to Thailand to mysterious for their anal ways. Fewer travellers fewer crimes.

Being an American I am an exception to this rule because I travel to Asia every oppertunity I get

[stopnow]

GIVE ME STRENGTH

[MSingh]

Most Americans are afraid to travel any were outside their country and to Thailand to mysterious for their anal ways. Fewer travellers fewer crimes.

Being an American I am an exception to this rule because I travel to Asia every oppertunity I get

I can always rely on TV & it's wide range of Members to give me a chuckle, i absolutely love it..

[ableguy]

Top Ten as follows:

1. Nigeria : 863 +/- 2000

2. Iran : 233 (but rising fast, could take the number 1 spot in less than a year at current pace)

3. Burmese: 232

4. Cambodian: 231

5. Laos: 230

6: Vietnam : 229

7: Malay: 228

8: Indonesian: 227

9: British: 41,458

10: French: Data not available at this time but our estimates say it has to be less than the Brits.

So Nigerians, Laotians , Cambodians, Vitnamese, Indonesians, Malays are now all Farang?

Farang (faraŋ or falaŋ Thai: ฝรั่ง) is the generic Thai word for a Westerner. A general term for foreigners is "khon tahng prateht (Thai: คนต่างประเทศ)" ('people from other countries'). There is no negative implication in the word itself. However when it is used along with other words, it can bring a negative meaning depending on the context. For instance, "farang keenok (Thai: ฝรั่งขี้นก)" could mean a Westerner who is not trustworthy or reliable. The expression farang ta nam khao ( listen (help·info); Thai: ฝรั่งตาน้ำข้าว literally means "farang with a rice-milk-colored iris"). It is common in Thai to just say "farang" to point out the presence of one, without making a whole sentence. People of African descent from the Western hemisphere have been occasionally referred to as farang dam Thai: ฝรั่งดำ (black farang).^[1] Although, Thai people who have not been in Westerner countries nor exposed to their cultures may still refer to all African descents as Negro (Thai: นิโกร) without negative meanings.

Jesus another brain box

[Tod Daniels]

FWIW: In trying to keep this topic from straying as almost all topics do here, I decided to Google this topic anyway, and came up with this website;

http://www.phaseloop.com/foreignprisoners/prisoners-thailand.html

I dunno how accurate the info is, but still the site is a pretty interesting read never the less.

BTW: I am NOT affiliated with the above site and provide it for info only to the O/P's topic.

[kpmsprtd]

A significant percentage of farang in Thai prisons are there because of Drug Prohibition. End Drug Prohibition and end the imprisonment for many. Yes, I really could go for that. (I would equally like to free Thais guilty of violating Drug Prohibition.)

[dmax]

There are over 41000 tattooed f*ckwits in Pattaya who should be in prison for being <deleted> but unfortunately that is not a crime yet?

your avatar says it all ! TUT TUT not every guy from england with a tattoo is a fkwit . and not all fkwits go to pattaya , i could name a few other french,american,german fkwits in bangkok or khon kaen.

[buddy]

Most Americans are afraid to travel any were outside their country and to Thailand to mysterious for their anal ways. Fewer travellers fewer crimes.

Being an American I am an exception to this rule because I travel to Asia every oppertunity I get

This is one of the reasons why the USA is described as an insular Country is the low ownership of Passports.

I believe the figures (I am sure someone can come up with them) are around 30% of the population for USA Citizens who hold Passports and around 90% for British Citizens who hold passports.