Immigration Conduct Random 'Surprise' Drug Tests Of Foreigners On Sukhumvit Soi 3

[Nisa]

At least where I'm from (where marijuana possesion is not a crime) prostitution is looked at as being far, far more of a vice than puffing a joint.

And finally we get to the real issue and that is we all need to accept...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5k68vWyWGg

Edited July 3, 2012 by Nisa

[Kilgore Trout]

At least where I'm from (where marijuana possesion is not a crime) prostitution is looked at as being far, far more of a vice than puffing a joint.

And finally we get to the real issue and that is we all need to accept...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5k68vWyWGg

Just cause I mention that sideline does not mean its the crux of the argument; again you miss the point.

BTW; I thought you stated you were "out," just couldn't resist the trout eh.....don't feel bad; you're not the only one

[Nisa]

BTW; I thought you stated you were "out," just couldn't resist the trout eh.....don't feel bad; you're not the only one

Actually just couldn't resist the opportunity to finally use this clip on Youtube, I stumbled across ... even if it meant omitting the rest of your argument

[Kilgore Trout]

BTW; I thought you stated you were "out," just couldn't resist the trout eh.....don't feel bad; you're not the only one

Actually just couldn't resist the opportunity to finally use this clip on Youtube, I stumbled across ... even if it meant omitting the rest of your argument

It is a good one

[apetley]

Thai authorities are very strict when it comes to drugs. One of the strictest in the world. They want to convey the message of a 0% tolerance to drugs in the kingdom.

You surely couldn't pay your way out of being caught with drugs, right?

Well the guy who burgled our house is being dealt drugs by one of Thailands finest and it certainly helped him escape justice.

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[mca]

I have heard that Yingluck starts everyone of her cabinet meetings by asking how Thailand can address the current complaints of the curmudgeons posting on ThaiVisa.

" Right gentlemen. Now on to the serious stuff. I've recently discovered that a retired British Gas engineer named Fred Atkins currently living in Nong Khai just bought a new 14" fan from a local shop for 399 baht. After an exhaustive search on the internet he found a store in Prachuap Kiri Khan that sells the exact same item for 395 baht and he wants to know when are we going to do something about foreigners being ripped off by Thais."

[Colabamumbai]

She is picking her cabinet at Macro it costs less than Tesco.

[meand]

I have got a complaint i'd like to lodge with Yinluck, I would much prefer to lodge this complaint personally of course.

[lizardtongue]

If you are breaking the law then expect to be punished that applies to every country, the problem is that this is Thailand where the laws are selectively applied.

It could be argued that the resources should be used to tackle the suppliers a large percentage of whom would no doubt be Thai.

Tourism this year for a variety of reasons will possibly be down som num na

[watcharacters]

From a drug tests related news, to a name calling and now a language issue!!!

.

TV posters cover all angles of an issue.

[FritsSikkink]

What a joke! They should really be targeting taxi drivers, bus drivers, BTS operators, and MRT operators who pose a much greater risk while high on drugs, not someone walking the streets at night. Thailand is getting to be more anti-foreigner by the day. That's ok, because we are not stupid and we are looking elsewhere to spend our money.....I'm in the process of moving my money to Viet Nam

Goodbye

[watcharacters]

I have heard that Yingluck starts everyone of her cabinet meetings by asking how Thailand can address the current complaints of the curmudgeons posting on ThaiVisa.

" Right gentlemen. Now on to the serious stuff. I've recently discovered that a retired British Gas engineer named Fred Atkins currently living in Nong Khai just bought a new 14" fan from a local shop for 399 baht. After an exhaustive search on the internet he found a store in Prachuap Kiri Khan that sells the exact same item for 395 baht and he wants to know when are we going to do something about foreigners being ripped off by Thais."

Hello?

[lemoncake]

They use to do it years ago.

Block soi 4 fully and drug test everyone.

Eventually some embassies got involved as many foreigner did not have any drugs in Thailand but was still in their system from home countries.(or something like that) So it was stopped.

Perhaps need more money so the raids again, though soi 3 is NOT exactly touristy and/or Western

[HarryMilton]

and ?

Why is the fact that they are foreigners an issue ? Doesnt matter who they are. The news is not exactly headline stuff anyway but surely this should read "33 randomly selected people" .

Thailand as usual keeping their reputation as being possibly one of the most racist countries in the world.

No <snip> the article said "33 randomly selected foreigners"

If they had taken a random sampling of Thais and foreigners this would have been more justifiable, but targeting just foreigners is unacceptable

Crobe

Why, if you've nothing to be concerned about?

[lemoncake]

They could always wait at the airport for KLM arrival, i am sure most will pass the test

[smokie36]

They could always wait at the airport for KLM arrival, i am sure most will pass the test

I'm not even leaving the airport on my 9 hour layover with KLM such are the temptations......

[roamer]

They could always wait at the airport for KLM arrival, i am sure most will pass the test

I'm not even leaving the airport on my 9 hour layover with KLM such are the temptations......

Wise man. I so very nearly missed my flight a few years back

[Malthus101]

and ?

Why is the fact that they are foreigners an issue ? Doesnt matter who they are. The news is not exactly headline stuff anyway but surely this should read "33 randomly selected people" .

Thailand as usual keeping their reputation as being possibly one of the most racist countries in the world.

No <snip> the article said "33 randomly selected foreigners"

If they had taken a random sampling of Thais and foreigners this would have been more justifiable, but targeting just foreigners is unacceptable

Crobe

Why, if you've nothing to be concerned about?

A very stupid and dangerous path of thinking to go down.

They have (no one has) the right to drug test anyone whether they are a user or not. It's a massive invasion of privacy and an infrigement on human rights to live freely.

[HarryMilton]

So what do they do if these foreigners took drugs before entering the Kingdom and it was still in their system?

What did they actually do to those that tested positive here as the story doesn't elaborate? Bribes, jail, deportation?

Who cares about the ones with residual drugs in their systems?

[HarryMilton]

Half the people tested had drugs in their system, it seems they choose the right spot to test people. May the drug users be put outta the country never to return.

Does that include those drinking the drug alcohol? Esp. those farangs who are drunk in public?

Probably not, if you check it out you'll find that alcohol is legal.

[Mario2008]

Careful which post you reply to, for some posts are 1 year old.

[HarryMilton]

Sorry guys stop name calling,to early for shit like that.Back to the what happend.What is the problem with drug check in a area that the police suspect there are drugs? I would piss in a cup with i smile. If people doing drugs then good the get arrested, put them in jail and then out of the country.I realy dont se this as a rasist act.If its a area have is a lot of foreigner and the suspect drugs, its logic that they are the one that get checked.And 16 of them was tested positive?wow i would say for once the police did a great job to get some shit head drug users.

I agree with your concept if they had also tested Thais but the article says selected foreigners. That is what got my back up.

As far as the drugs go yes I agree they seemed to do a great job, well done to them.

As far as I know, the police need a warrant to pee test you, so what they are doing is illegal.

Eating poppy seed muffins can cause a false positive as well. What about people from say, California who purchase weed legally, they should be told by their travel agent or govt. that they could be arrested as pot stays in your body for more than a month. How bout those with prescriptions etc.? Do you really think these cops will listen to any reason or more likely; "you positive...have big problem...you pay or go to jail".....right?

If the Thais want to do this, then fine, but tourists should know it happens and goverments should issue warnings.

How many of the people grabbed with positive results payed money and were on their way? Still like the BIB? You guys are so full of it its coming out your ears

If you're planning on visiting a country with laws against drug taking , don't go until they're out of your system, simple really.

I don't see why Calif laws have any bearing on what happens here.

[a99az]

Whats new, the non Thai is like a cow, milk it then when the milk runs dry send it of to the butcher.