Opium And Ganja Sweets Bust

[Ulysses G.]

The "other" paper mentioned a Westerner on Chiang Moi Road getting busted selling psychedelic candies out of his restaurant. Does anyone know the name of the restaurant?

[Mestizo]

Sent you a PM on this. I am fairly confident that I know who it was, but I want to refrain from naming publicly until its 100% confirmed in print somewhere else

-Mestizo

[WinnieTheKhwai]

I read something along these lines in a Thai newspaper a couple days ago.. Some American guy getting caught with drugs hidden in chocolate and candy stuff.. weird.

Not sure this is the same case.

But good to see that Americans are finally catching up with everyone else when it comes to crime.

[alfieconn]

I read something along these lines in a Thai newspaper a couple days ago.. Some American guy getting caught with drugs hidden in chocolate and candy stuff.. weird.

Not sure this is the same case.

But good to see that Americans are finally catching up with everyone else when it comes to crime.

Some friends of mine were in a well known Burger Restaurant close to Chiang Moi rd when 3 plain clothes policeman apprehended a guy leaving the establishment with a parcel and approx 10 other policeman proceded to enter the restaurant, could well be that they had heard how good the burgers were but somehow i doubt it .

PS. One of the friends mentioned that there were was more camcorders at the scene than in the making of a porn movie

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Here is the article:

http://www.chiangmai...h/page/?p=12984

Or with Google Translate for a quickie translation: http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://www.chiangmainews.co.th/page/%3Fp%3D12984

[uptheos]

PS. One of the friends mentioned that there were was more camcorders at the scene than in the making of a porn movie

How many camcorders is that then?

[Mestizo]

Here is the article:

http://www.chiangmai...h/page/?p=12984

Or with Google Translate for a quickie translation: http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://www.chiangmainews.co.th/page/%3Fp%3D12984

Thanks WTK. That confirms my suspicions. Bob from Spanky's. Drove by this afternoon and the place is shutdown and locked up.

-Mestizo

[elektrified]

That's too bad. They are very nice people regardless of their current situation; which does not sound good.

[Mestizo]

That's too bad. They are very nice people regardless of their current situation; which does not sound good.

Wholeheartedly concur. Very nice and friendly couple. Great food too. One of my favorite places to eat in Chiang Mai. Hope it works out for them.

-Mestizo

[alfieconn]

PS. One of the friends mentioned that there were was more camcorders at the scene than in the making of a porn movie

How many camcorders is that then?

why ? are you looking to make some pornos ups

[orang37]

Now a lot of Valentine's Day Spankers will have to improvise ?

best, ~o:37

[femi fan]

More harmless people caught up losing their freedom due to the most archaic laws possible in this, the 21st century. It's really rather distressing that normal citizens, providing a service to other citizens in the community are at risk of losing their freedom because of the stupid law book. Happens all over the world.

The only way this could have happened was someone shopping him. This person will have deliberated over his actions and the fact that he or she was causing an ordinary person to be committed to a horrible prison sentence. I hope that person feels well chuffed with themselves.

I feel quite sick about the whole news.

Poor man. Too trusting i guess was his 'downfall', although the blame must be squarely pointed at the law book.

Making criminals out of ordinary citizens is a far bigger crime.

I guess it's hopeless to hope that he somehow avoids a prison sentence.

Quite dreadful.

[femi fan]

Here is the article:

http://www.chiangmai...h/page/?p=12984

Or with Google Translate for a quickie translation: http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://www.chiangmainews.co.th/page/%3Fp%3D12984

Just seen the photo from the link, handcuffed behind his back. Poor poor man. He must have known in his heart it might come to this one day, but presumably couldn't pull out in time. How cruel life can be for some people.

[alfieconn]

That's too bad. They are very nice people regardless of their current situation; which does not sound good.

Wholeheartedly concur. Very nice and friendly couple. Great food too. One of my favorite places to eat in Chiang Mai. Hope it works out for them.

-Mestizo

Inconsiderate if you ask me what am i suppose to do now for my Philadelphia Dog with cheese

[elektrified]

More harmless people caught up losing their freedom due to the most archaic laws possible in this, the 21st century. It's really rather distressing that normal citizens, providing a service to other citizens in the community are at risk of losing their freedom because of the stupid law book. Happens all over the world.

The only way this could have happened was someone shopping him. This person will have deliberated over his actions and the fact that he or she was causing an ordinary person to be committed to a horrible prison sentence. I hope that person feels well chuffed with themselves.

I feel quite sick about the whole news.

Poor man. Too trusting i guess was his 'downfall', although the blame must be squarely pointed at the law book.

Making criminals out of ordinary citizens is a far bigger crime.

I guess it's hopeless to hope that he somehow avoids a prison sentence.

Quite dreadful.

[nikster]

Too bad but quite honestly stacking that much weed in your shop is beyond stupid. I guess somebody he trusted tipped off the police - hope they're mighty proud.

Police once went to a friend's restaurant in Pai to check his papers and / or whether he was working there. They didn't find him working - as he was sitting in the back yard smoking the good stuff. Got kicked out and banned from Thailand.

[CMX]

Well, the matter is sub judice now, but the mention of opium brought to mind ancient memories: Does not opium have addictive aspects? Am I wrong in recalling that it is also harmful to human organs if used regularly?

I mean, I realize that puritanical types around the world have made laws against a lot of drugs (not booze everywhere), but if there is merit to the idea that the drug is destructive in its nature, why all the sympathy?

I am asking sincerely, but disinterested in "right to make one's own decision" arguments about drugs; societies everywhere disagree and I don't want to awaken that dispute. Just curious about the weight of views being sympathetic, if indeed it turns out that the accused was guilty of peddling opiates.

Also, I am fully aware that a Drug Kingpin "escaped" the day after being arrested recently, of the Pai Canadian victim, and how these matters might lead to notions of irregular enforcement. Still, how was this a wrongful bust?

Then too, if I know a serial killer, should I keep quiet because he's a nice chap at heart? Pedophile? Where draw the line against informants?

[PlanetX]

The risks for something like this far outweigh any positive rewards so this was definitely very poor judgement (to be nice)

Putting it in candy/ chocolates also substantially increases the chances that it may accidentally be injested by children

He will be punished severely but one has to wonder how he could justify such risks to engage in this type of illegal activity

[bhatmasterson]

And not one hang him high post!

I can't be in the right place.

I mean, it's very cool....but I must be in the wrong place.....

[uptheos]

PS. One of the friends mentioned that there were was more camcorders at the scene than in the making of a porn movie

How many camcorders is that then?

why ? are you looking to make some pornos ups

Nah, my equipment isn't up to scratch.

[XCom]

Another (Thai) news story here:

http://breakingnews.nationchannel.com/read.php?newsid=494201

[jayjay0]

Another (Thai) news story here:

http://breakingnews....p?newsid=494201

Here is the first part of the article.

Immigration Police in Chiang Mai, led by Col Suwan rich secretary Inspector investigation. Immigration Checkpoint, Chiang Mai. The search warrant to check the restaurant a bang Hockey. Located at 63 / 3 Chang Moi Kao Road, T. Chang Moi, A. Muang, Chiang Mai, a district that foreign tourists are a lot. After the information that the restaurant illegally sold drugs to a group of travelers. Foreign travel for a long time.

From the search, found marijuana and opium, the raw briquette concealed in the refrigerator and the counter in the shop. Well concealed. In the paper are on the second floor and third floor. The count of the medium that Kanya briquette total 13 kg of opium, the raw approximately 5 kb and found candy, chocolate with a mixture of opium, the raw and cannabis amounting to 100 balls, total weight about 1.5 kg of staff has arrested Mr Ho gum. that's Robert Ventures (Hogoue Robert Wayne) or Bob, age 48 years shop owner U.S. citizen and she Nataya Wong red 30 years old Thai wife to practice before the charges are involved, drugs category 5, or marijuana in. </span>possession for sale from illegal.

Hang em high and as far as I am concerned the posters here who support them.:jap:

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[iSabai]

More harmless people caught up losing their freedom due to the most archaic laws possible in this, the 21st century. It's really rather distressing that normal citizens, providing a service to other citizens in the community are at risk of losing their freedom because of the stupid law book. Happens all over the world.

The only way this could have happened was someone shopping him. This person will have deliberated over his actions and the fact that he or she was causing an ordinary person to be committed to a horrible prison sentence. I hope that person feels well chuffed with themselves.

I feel quite sick about the whole news.

Poor man. Too trusting i guess was his 'downfall', although the blame must be squarely pointed at the law book.

Making criminals out of ordinary citizens is a far bigger crime.

I guess it's hopeless to hope that he somehow avoids a prison sentence.

Quite dreadful.

Am I a bit slow tonight, or is this post supposed to be sarcasm that doesn't quite work??

"Making criminals out of ordinary citizens is a far bigger crime." &lt;deleted&gt;??

I mean, aren't all criminals ordinary citizens.... until they break the law??

[Thighlander]

This bookbag belonged to an 8th grade girl, so I guess this guy is as smart as an 8th grader.

[Maejo Man]

More harmless people caught up losing their freedom due to the most archaic laws possible in this, the 21st century. It's really rather distressing that normal citizens, providing a service to other citizens in the community are at risk of losing their freedom because of the stupid law book. Happens all over the world.

The only way this could have happened was someone shopping him. This person will have deliberated over his actions and the fact that he or she was causing an ordinary person to be committed to a horrible prison sentence. I hope that person feels well chuffed with themselves.

I feel quite sick about the whole news.

Poor man. Too trusting i guess was his 'downfall', although the blame must be squarely pointed at the law book.

Making criminals out of ordinary citizens is a far bigger crime.

I guess it's hopeless to hope that he somehow avoids a prison sentence.

Quite dreadful.

I suppose you would class the person that gave my teenage daughter a "laced" joint at a party. harmless? You really have a warped view of life. I trust that they slot this dipstick for a considerable time, and then deport him!

[PlanetX]

More harmless people caught up losing their freedom due to the most archaic laws possible in this, the 21st century. It's really rather distressing that normal citizens, providing a service to other citizens in the community are at risk of losing their freedom because of the stupid law book. Happens all over the world.

The only way this could have happened was someone shopping him. This person will have deliberated over his actions and the fact that he or she was causing an ordinary person to be committed to a horrible prison sentence. I hope that person feels well chuffed with themselves.

I feel quite sick about the whole news.

Poor man. Too trusting i guess was his 'downfall', although the blame must be squarely pointed at the law book.

Making criminals out of ordinary citizens is a far bigger crime.

I guess it's hopeless to hope that he somehow avoids a prison sentence.

Quite dreadful.

I suppose you would class the person that gave my teenage daughter a "laced" joint at a party. harmless? You really have a warped view of life. I trust that they slot this dipstick for a considerable time, and then deport him!

Did the person force her to take it?

[Loaded]

Bob's a nice guy. Selling opium and the large amount they found could lead to the prosecutor requesting a death sentence. Bob really doesn't deserve this.

[JimShortz]

I suppose you would class the person that gave my teenage daughter a "laced" joint at a party. harmless? You really have a warped view of life. I trust that they slot this dipstick for a considerable time, and then deport him!

In what way was the joint "laced"? What did your daughter think was being passed to her? Did she really think that people were passing around large hand rolled tobacco cigarettes?

I guess that this shows the importance of educating our children about all sorts of drugs and alcohol...

[jayjay0]

Bob's a nice guy. Selling opium and the large amount they found could lead to the prosecutor requesting a death sentence. Bob really doesn't deserve this.

Bob may be a nice guy but why does he deserve any less than a person who is not a nice guy.

People dealing in heavy drugs in the quantity Bob was may seem like a nice guy but have little concern for what they do to others. Just as long as they don't have to see it they think it is OK to make heavy drugs available to any one including children.

Ask your selves would you say it was OK to supply opium to your kids would you say he is a nice guy if it was in your back yard.

[mamborobert]

No sympathy at all from me.....

Drug trafficking is drug trafficking, plain and simple.

Stupid thing to do at the best of times, the oinly saving grace here is that he is not in Singapore or Malaysia where the ultimate penalty would be a lot more certain.