Hosting A Fugitive In Thailand, Can My Friend Get In Trouble?

[bobwarren]

A guy I know told me that a good friend needed a place to stay for a couple weeks in Bangkok. After a few days of staying at his house the truth came out, that the guest is on the run from the law back in the Czech Republic. I guess the drug-related crimes were committed several years ago but that the guy had escaped going to prison by fleeing the country. Does anyone know what the law is related to such a thing? Can my friend get in trouble for hosting the guy at his house, despite the fact that he has no involvement whatsoever himself and did not even know the guy when he committed the crime?

Bob

[Shot]

Why is it always "a guy I know"?

[wana]

i say you have very little to worry about

[samsiam]

As long as he did not murder his flatmate.....nothing to worry

[stevemcfish]

don't worry...

[geriatrickid]

If the chap has no legitimate means of income, what do you think he is doing to support himself? Typically, these people tend to go back to what they know, i.e. criminal pursuits. Sooner or later they run afoul of someone and the BiB come for a visit. All it takes is a small packet of yaba found on the premises and the host, even if not implicated gets a mess of grief.

[smokie36]

Its time for your "friend" to leave now isn't it?

[Time Traveller]

Find out if there is a reward money. Then the next decision is yours.

[wana]

Find out if there is a reward money. Then the next decision is yours.

nice 1 ..judas

[arthurwait]

If the chap has no legitimate means of income, what do you think he is doing to support himself? Typically, these people tend to go back to what they know, i.e. criminal pursuits. Sooner or later they run afoul of someone and the BiB come for a visit. All it takes is a small packet of yaba found on the premises and the host, even if not implicated gets a mess of grief.

This.

I'd be more worried here about this being related to drugs than him being on the run.

[Thongkorn]

Turn him in , Once a criminal always a criminal , mistakes are a different thing , how do you believe a lire, at least you know a thief is a thief.

[highonthai]

From what I have read, AIDING and ABEDDING is a against the law in Thailand also.

Sooner or later the criminal friend will screw up. It's obvious he has been caught at least once, so he's not very good at his chosen profession.

You friend is just setting himself up for potential problems.

[wana]

this guy could easily live a life in thailand for the rest of his life and nobody would know the differnce ,if he thrown his passport

in the bin on arrival and dont do anything silly like visa runs or crossing borders hel be fine

if his crimes were "several years ago " in Denmark its unlikely anyone will look for him now in Thailand

Would they even bother to extradite a small time dealer back to europe ? Probably not ,and hes presumably

done no crime in Thailand anyone can prove so the thais police wont be too bothered about him

[BigJohnnyBKK]

Don't worry but now you (and your friend) know the score, put some distance between you and he.

Sounds like the new BF of an ex of mine, doesn't go by "Attila the Hun" does he?

[highonthai]

They just deported an American.

"Mr Matos has been charged with illegally entering Thailand under Section 12 of the Immigration Act (B.E. 2522), which prohibits suspects wanted by foreign courts on serious charges from entering the country"

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/556608-american-fugitive-in-phuket-faces-deportation-to-us/

[p_brownstone]

Legally your friend should report the presence of any foreigner staying in his premises to the local Police Station - this is not strictly enforced but could be grounds for action to be taken by Thai authorities if there is any problem.

Personally I would never accommodate anyone involved in "drug related crimes" no matter how long ago. If he is still involved in such activities - or even consumption of such drugs - and they are found in your friends premises then he will have major problems.

Patrick

[MrRealDeal]

yes

[Shot]

Refer to #16

[Semper]

Why is it always "a guy I know"?

Normally it's 'a friend', but hey, same same.

[wana]

They just deported an American.

"Mr Matos has been charged with illegally entering Thailand under Section 12 of the Immigration Act (B.E. 2522), which prohibits suspects wanted by foreign courts on serious charges from entering the country"

http://www.thaivisa....ortation-to-us/

who pays for all these extraditions ? its going to cost a fortune in lawyers fees ,airline tickets ,police wages,transport and custody costs ,etc to get this guy back to america and when he arrives there its going to cost even more because hes entitled to a fair trial and due process under a jury of his peers etc and all the bulshit that goes with it

prisoners can not go on normal planes so i guess that means a chartered flight accompanied by minimum two (american ? or thai ? ) agents to "escort"

him onto the plane and make sure he doesnt go mental mid flight

i doubt the thais are going to pay for all that for someone accused of "lewd acts " whatever the hell that is ..........

[chuang]

There are tons of criminal fugitives in Thailand..sedom get caught...this is their haven...so don't worry..

[wana]

There are tons of criminal fugitives in Thailand..sedom get caught...this is their haven...so don't worry..

seldom caught because most of them wear brown uniforms and work down the local station

[simple1]

They just deported an American.

"Mr Matos has been charged with illegally entering Thailand under Section 12 of the Immigration Act (B.E. 2522), which prohibits suspects wanted by foreign courts on serious charges from entering the country"

http://www.thaivisa....ortation-to-us/

who pays for all these extraditions ? its going to cost a fortune in lawyers fees ,airline tickets ,police wages,transport and custody costs ,etc to get this guy back to america and when he arrives there its going to cost even more because hes entitled to a fair trial and due process under a jury of his peers etc and all the bulshit that goes with it

prisoners can not go on normal planes so i guess that means a chartered flight accompanied by minimum two (american ? or thai ? ) agents to "escort"

him onto the plane and make sure he doesnt go mental mid flight

i doubt the thais are going to pay for all that for someone accused of "lewd acts " whatever the hell that is ..........

Most times detainees are transported internationally on commercial flights with escorts. The US tax payer will pay

[wana]

They just deported an American.

"Mr Matos has been charged with illegally entering Thailand under Section 12 of the Immigration Act (B.E. 2522), which prohibits suspects wanted by foreign courts on serious charges from entering the country"

http://www.thaivisa....ortation-to-us/

who pays for all these extraditions ? its going to cost a fortune in lawyers fees ,airline tickets ,police wages,transport and custody costs ,etc to get this guy back to america and when he arrives there its going to cost even more because hes entitled to a fair trial and due process under a jury of his peers etc and all the bulshit that goes with it

prisoners can not go on normal planes so i guess that means a chartered flight accompanied by minimum two (american ? or thai ? ) agents to "escort"

him onto the plane and make sure he doesnt go mental mid flight

i doubt the thais are going to pay for all that for someone accused of "lewd acts " whatever the hell that is ..........

Most times detainees are transported internationally on commercial flights with escorts. The US tax payer will pay

if he decides not to be extradited ,do they not have to have a court case in thailand first ? which may drag on 2-3 years

i think a thai judge would have the first call on what happens to a fugutive in thailand .....like good old Viktor Bout