hagler Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Another topic and the responses in it about a drug bust has got me thinking about who really are the expats living in CM. A few years ago I have bought a nice spacious condo with the thought of retiring to CM for 3-4 months a year when I finish my professional working life. The thought of having to socialise with potheads and stoners really doesn't float my boat as I deal with the downside of drug addiction and lifestyle on an almost daily basis and don't need to be reminded when I have finished my career. So is the place full of stoners or is there a normal proportion of expats in CM and the vocal minority are giving a false impression of the expat scene there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudhopper Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Don't worry Hagler all the stoners and potheads are up here in Pai so your nice spacious condo expat scene in CM should float your boat nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thighlander Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 for every pothead in Chiangmai, there are 100 alcoholics, 20 soi dogs, and 20 missionaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderDuck Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 "Oh yes let the howling and whinging begin but hopefully the people concerned do indeed get the death penalty or at minimum a long ,long, long time in a dark dank prison cell where they can rot away and ponder their crimes." ... Hagler on Ganja Sweets. I suspect you would be happier in Texas. I think Chiang Mai would be happier too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) That u Marvin ????? Reading through that post , I couldn't posssssssibbbleeee imagine how you could get that impression. Not to worry with the druggies, worry more about the foodaholics.... thousands of them....including me near the front of the pack. PM me if you would be so kind, as I am next door to a large condo and we may be neighbors... Gonzo Edited February 13, 2011 by Gonzo the Face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Maybe you should have done some research before deciding where to buy your nice spacious condo? Did you pick Chiang Mai out of a hat, or was it the fact it's so cheap that attracted you? Edited February 13, 2011 by uptheos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waza Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Whats wrong with potheads and stoners? They are nicer, quieter and less violent than pissheads and boozers Edited February 13, 2011 by waza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Anybody know the sound of a 500 pound canary???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotlost Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 We could invite this gentleman. Police Arrest American Man Openly Smoking Marijuana on Walking Street On Friday night a male American tourist with the appearance of a Rastifarian was arrested for openly smoking marijuana in the area of Pattaya’s Walking Street. Pattaya, November 18, 2010, [PDN]: At 11.30 pm, on 17th December 2010, Pattaya Deputy Police Investigator, Captain Tanasit Geanleum, received a report from a patrol officer, who had detained a male tourist for smoking marijuana in Soi 14 on Walking Street. A team of officers was sent to assist. At the scene they found an American man, Mr. Igan Hernandec [36], who had the appearance of a Rastafarian, and was clearly intoxicated. In his possession they found 3 gm of dried marijuana wrapped in a cigarette paper. Police questioned the patrol officer, bar owners and bystanders who said the man was walking around, smoking the marijuana openly, and didn’t seem to care that what he was doing is illegal in Thailand. Mr. Hernandec was arrested and taken to the Pattaya police station and was informed that he would be charged with the possession and consumption of a Category 5 narcotic. Editors Note: Penalties associated with marijuana (Category 5): Offence: Manufacture, import or export, sales or possession for sale. Penalty: 2 to 15 years in prison and a fine of 20,000 – 150,000 Baht Offence: Possession Penalty: Up to 5 years in prison and a maximum fine of 5000 baht. If the sbstance is “Kratom” [milder than Marijuana], up to 2 years in jail and/or a fine of 1000 Baht (If the amount of Category 5 Narcotic is more than 10kg the offence is deemed as possession for sale). Offence: Consumption Penalty: Up to 1 year in prison and a fine not more than 100,000 baht (If “Kratom”, then up to 1 month in prison and fine not more 1000 Baht) Related News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Whats wrong with potheads and stoners? They are nicer, quieter and less violent than pissheads and boozers To be honest I hardly ever notice any potheads and stoner's, they are probably doing it where it bothers no-one. However, as you say piss heads and boozers are in your face at almost every turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldeBellPedr Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 In the early days of internet forums, this kind of post was calleda Troll. Don't know what they are called now but this sure is one of them. Just in case you're serious. Chiang Mai's expat population are not pot-heads or stoners, but rather a sober and sensible community. Given your previous posting history as revealed by Thunder duck, that should impress you. I wonder, though what you have got against 'pot heads and stoners' do they do any harm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keo Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 for every pothead in Chiangmai, there are 100 alcoholics, 20 soi dogs, and 20 missionaries. haha! plus 19 tuk-tuk drivers, 15 sexpats, 5 muay thai wannabes and 3 mental mahouts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 for every pothead in Chiangmai, there are 100 alcoholics, 20 soi dogs, and 20 missionaries. haha! plus 19 tuk-tuk drivers, 15 sexpats, 5 muay thai wannabes and 3 mental mahouts! Yea, Seems pretty normal a place to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) I have wondered why so many people seem to have gargantuan appetites, at the strangest times of day. Edited February 13, 2011 by uptheos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyh Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 for every pothead in Chiangmai, there are 100 alcoholics, 20 soi dogs, and 20 missionaries. haha! plus 19 tuk-tuk drivers, 15 sexpats, 5 muay thai wannabes and 3 mental mahouts! And a Cockerel in a Lumyai tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) "Oh yes let the howling and whinging begin but hopefully the people concerned do indeed get the death penalty or at minimum a long ,long, long time in a dark dank prison cell where they can rot away and ponder their crimes." ... Hagler on Ganja Sweets. I suspect you would be happier in Texas. I think Chiang Mai would be happier too. Wow, what are self righteous people like this doing here when they could be enjoying some really beautiful places far more suitable to their particular taste...Afghanistan, Pakistan, Saudi, Iran etc. Edited February 13, 2011 by uptheos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerjoy Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 for every pothead in Chiangmai, there are 100 alcoholics, 20 soi dogs, and 20 missionaries. GREAT I AGREE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokcitylimits Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Whats wrong with potheads and stoners? They are nicer, quieter and less violent than pissheads and boozers Right, and often extra intelligent, open minded and generally less stupid. (not talking about ADDICTS of any kind) Away with that pathetic prejudices... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderpuff Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 If a drunk runs over & kills your kid you will probably feel differently about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joop50 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 As you can read it is very dangerous over here so don't come this way if you love your life and you will do many citizens a pleasure for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Edited February 13, 2011 by uptheos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Boy, those coffee drinking, cigarette smoking, beer drinking ex pats that I see around are turning Chiang Mai into drug city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard10365 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I would not judge Chiang Mai by the people here on Thaivisa. We don't represent the majority of expats here.....although some like to think they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistakurtz Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 "Is Chiang Mai full of Pot Heads and Hippies???" I certainly hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagler Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Thanks to all for your replies so far. I shall mull over what you have all said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Interesting graph, where does it come from? I'm not disputing what is shown, it seems about right based on my limited experience, but sources are always more credible when properly referenced. I see that the link is to "www.saferchoice.org", but a web address isn't a credible reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 In four and a half years in Chiang Mai I've seen one person smoke pot and one person try to roll a joint (are they called spliffs now?) in a bar. Both these people were tourists. There probably are pot smoking ex-pats, but it seems they have the good sense to be discrete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) There would a lot more pot smoking expats if it was legal. I don't smoke pot these days but many of my same generation friends in the US still do as we grew up in the flower power era. As foreigners here, I think many of us are more careful about this here than back home. Edited February 13, 2011 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotlost Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbY9ePebWB8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiud Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 The op forgot to name also commies and gays to be the perfect blacklist :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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