A friend got caught with 23.5 grams for personal use, and the cops would not take a bribe (a considerable amount). He was sentenced to 7 years, then after 2.5 years in prison he was released on parol on the King's birthday, and deported out of the country. It cost him about bt3000 a month to stay healthy in prison.

A friend got caught with 23.5 grams for personal use, and the cops would not take a bribe (a considerable amount). He was sentenced to 7 years, then after 2.5 years in prison he was released on parol on the King's birthday, and deported out of the country. It cost him about bt3000 a month to stay healthy in prison.

7 years for a small bag of weed. That is really harsh. Very bad luck for him especially considering all the things that many people get away with here.

Why people do not learn Dont do drugs it is illegal in Thailand how many times do people have to be told there is more to life than drugs

A friend got caught with 23.5 grams for personal use, and the cops would not take a bribe (a considerable amount). He was sentenced to 7 years, then after 2.5 years in prison he was released on parol on the King's birthday, and deported out of the country. It cost him about bt3000 a month to stay healthy in prison.

7 years for a small bag of weed. That is really harsh. Very bad luck for him especially considering all the things that many people get away with here.

23.5g is more than a tickle.

people doing drugs deserve what they get

Is being morally uptight a result of not doing drugs?

people doing drugs deserve what they get

Ah the voice of compassion. Would you be a drinker then?

It ain't a crime if you don't get caught.

people doing drugs deserve what they get

Perhaps you should hop off to the US and begin to persecute the inhabitants of Colorado and Washington who have just voted to legalise the use of marijuana for recreational purposes.

Just think, you could punish them all!

Why people do not learn Dont do drugs it is illegal in Thailand how many times do people have to be told there is more to life than drugs

last i checked prostitution was illegal too, doesnt deter many on here though does it.

people doing drugs deserve what they get

Perhaps you should hop off to the US and begin to persecute the inhabitants of Colorado and Washington who have just voted to legalise the use of marijuana for recreational purposes.

Just think, you could punish them all!

Unfortunately the guy who got caught wasn't in either Colorado or Washington. He was in Thailand, a country well known for its severe stance on drugs.

It can cost him 500000 Thb now when it could have been only 50000...

people doing drugs deserve what they get

Perhaps you should hop off to the US and begin to persecute the inhabitants of Colorado and Washington who have just voted to legalise the use of marijuana for recreational purposes.

Just think, you could punish them all!

Unfortunately the guy who got caught wasn't in either Colorado or Washington. He was in Thailand, a country well known for its severe stance on drugs.

Yes quite...unfortunately the post didn't say "people in Thailand doing drugs deserve what they get". It seemed to refer to all people everywhere, and be an expression of generalised disapproval, hence my response.

Of course people breaking the law anywhere deserve what they get: smoking cigarettes in Bhutan can get you 3 years in prison. Good!

You need to learn a skill most Thais learn.. how to bribe.

Now your friends at the police station your chances are low. Maybe your friend can write a book about it. "I went to Thailand and got deported."

I would go find a lawyer for your friend..

Why people do not learn Dont do drugs it is illegal in Thailand how many times do people have to be told there is more to life than drugs

last i checked prostitution was illegal too, doesnt deter many on here though does it.

This is what really annoys me about many of the self righteous posters on this board, They bang on about how awful people are who overstay their visa and how anybody that breaks the law taking drugs deserves everything they get but we all know where many of them met their wives so it seems they are very selective about the laws they respect and those they feel they can ignore.

Obviously, the penalty for breaking the laws regarding marijuana are more severe, so it may be justifiable to point out how stupid somebody is to get themselves into such a situation but in no way can anybody claim the moral high ground if they have ever consorted with a lady of the night during their time in this country.

Whether this person was stupid or not is besides the point as far as I'm concerned. Nobody deserves to be locked up for smoking weed and if I was able to help in any way, I would.

@ Scully - Bob Marley smoked more than that in one day I believe, let alone two.

What's the saying?

Don't want to do the time, then don't do the crime.

I think it will be jail followed by deportation and will never be allowed back in LOS.

No sympathy for your friend. Anyone caught with or use drugs are stupid.

Why is it people seem to lose their humanity on arrival in Thailand?I personally wouldn't use drugs here because of the consequences but I wouldn't wish 10 years in The Bangkok Hilton on anyone,that could be a death sentence in itself!

I've seen a documentary about Bang Klang prison and there was some 19 year old lad from Bury in England I think,who'd been sentenced to 99 years in prison for around 4,000 tablets of ecstasy.Even if they allow him back to England to serve his sentence he will do half that time,does he really deserve to lose most of his life for a moment of idiocy?

Have you never done anything stupid when you were 19?What if it was one of your children,or a family member,would you still have the same 'couldn't give a toss' attitude?

Words fail me sometimes,do you work for The British Embassy because if you don't maybe you should think of applying?You sound like just the sort of useless,inhuman and unsympathetic moron that would fit in perfectly there!

people doing drugs deserve what they get

Ah the voice of compassion. Would you be a drinker then?

NO

Sorry if i upset people on here but i thought i was aloud to have a say but it seems not with out clever dicks getting upset and ranting

details on how/when/where he was caught please?

As it is difficult to enter Thailand without seeing warnings about illegal drug use, he must have known what would happen if caught.

No sympathy here.

Before anyone asks; yes I do drink alcohol and I do smoke tobacco. I am aware of the risks of both to my health, as a cannabis user should also be aware of the risks to his/her health.

It's not a 'little bit of harmless weed.' Cannabis is a dangerous drug; medical research has proven that there is a link between cannabis use and mental health problems. I personally know three people who have developed paranoia and/or schizophrenia following cannabis use; well actually it's only two now, the third killed himself.

It was his death that finally convinced me to stop using it.

Finally, last time I checked neither alcohol nor tobacco were illegal in Thailand; cannabis is.

What's the saying?

Don't want to do the time, then don't do the crime.

I think it will be jail followed by deportation and will never be allowed back in LOS.

No sympathy for your friend. Anyone caught with or use drugs are stupid.

Why is it people seem to lose their humanity on arrival in Thailand?I personally wouldn't use drugs here because of the consequences but I wouldn't wish 10 years in The Bangkok Hilton on anyone,that could be a death sentence in itself!

I think you've just answered your own question. It's not as if he wouldn't have known the congruences of being caught with drugs in Thailand. He ought to think himself lucky he didn't get caught in Singapore or Malaysia.

What's the saying?

Don't want to do the time, then don't do the crime.

I think it will be jail followed by deportation and will never be allowed back in LOS.

No sympathy for your friend. Anyone caught with or use drugs are stupid.

Why is it people seem to lose their humanity on arrival in Thailand?I personally wouldn't use drugs here because of the consequences but I wouldn't wish 10 years in The Bangkok Hilton on anyone,that could be a death sentence in itself!

I think you've just answered your own question. It's not as if he wouldn't have known the congruences of being caught with drugs in Thailand. He ought to think himself lucky he didn't get caught in Singapore or Malaysia.

congruences?

What's the saying?

Don't want to do the time, then don't do the crime.

I think it will be jail followed by deportation and will never be allowed back in LOS.

No sympathy for your friend. Anyone caught with or use drugs are stupid.

Why is it people seem to lose their humanity on arrival in Thailand?I personally wouldn't use drugs here because of the consequences but I wouldn't wish 10 years in The Bangkok Hilton on anyone,that could be a death sentence in itself!

I think you've just answered your own question. It's not as if he wouldn't have known the congruences of being caught with drugs in Thailand. He ought to think himself lucky he didn't get caught in Singapore or Malaysia.

congruences?

Sorry - my spell checker's obviously had a toke or two. Should be 'consequences'

Why is it people seem to lose their humanity on arrival in Thailand?I personally wouldn't use drugs here because of the consequences but I wouldn't wish 10 years in The Bangkok Hilton on anyone,that could be a death sentence in itself!

I think you've just answered your own question. It's not as if he wouldn't have known the congruences of being caught with drugs in Thailand. He ought to think himself lucky he didn't get caught in Singapore or Malaysia.

congruences?

Sorry - my spell checker's obviously had a toke or two. Should be 'consequences'

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same same but different?

This is a death penalty case, without a doubt and one sure way to give up the habit I suppose.

This is a death penalty case, without a doubt and one sure way to give up the habit I suppose.

I sentence him to five years on Thai Visa General Forum...twelve hours a day.

People don't normally go to jail for small amounts of marijuana. Usually probation, small fine, and drug counseling. The judge does have the discretion to impose a jail sentence however. 35g is a bit more than just a joint, really stupid to have that much at once.

It's not a 'little bit of harmless weed.' Cannabis is a dangerous drug; medical research has proven that there is a link between cannabis use and mental health problems. I personally know three people who have developed paranoia and/or schizophrenia following cannabis use; well actually it's only two now, the third killed himself.

It was his death that finally convinced me to stop using it.

Can you give us your medical credentials?

What is a small amount of weed? 35g does not sound like a lot. What would a recreational amount be?

1 ounce (of a quality not readily available in thailand)

If your friend is being held by the BiB, you'll need to get a quote for bail and ask your friend, yourself or your friend’s family to pay bail. Once he's out on bail you'll need your friend to meet with the prosecutor with a lawyer to arrange a settlement. If you can do all this within 48 days and have a less then greedy prosecutor, your friend should walk with no charge. Bail and settlement will be forfeited. A reasonable outcome could be 200k B. Do all you can for your friend prevent him/her appearing in front of a judge.