AussiePokerGuy Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) I'm planning a trip to Thailand with some friends, and we are actually considering cancelling and extending our stay in Europe instead since we've heard all these reports of planted drugs, urine tests, dodgy police, scam tour's etc etc Any help would be much appreciated. (Note: we will not be touching any drugs in Thailand, just wondering about urine tests as they relate to weed) 1. So are they urine testing for marijuana in Thailand or not? (Specifically marijuana, me and my friends never touch hard-drugs) 2. How long should you refrain from smoking for weed not to appear on a Thai urine test? 3. As a tourist who tested positive, would you be deported, or locked up? (Specifically for weed, not meth or anything else) 4. If 3.'s answer is 'locked up', for how long and approximately how many ppl has this happened to? (again, marijuana specifically) 5. What are the chances of having drugs planted on you? What amount of money are you expected to pay as the bribe? We also saw on the news a Melbourne couple in August of 2013 who noticed a lock was missing on one of their bags, so not feeling safe checking at the airport they went back to a hotel, searched and found drugs planted. They rung the embassy who said to watch out for ppl who may have followed them, and dispose of it ASAP, + don't say a word till they are back in Australia. This is quite frightening advice from the Aussie embassy... These were well experienced travellers in Thailand too, had been many times, has anyone heard of other situations like this? Thanks in advance Edited January 2, 2014 by AussiePokerGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanno Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Maybe I hang out in the wrong places (i.e. I do not go too FMP's or Kao San Road) but I have never been tested for drugs in Thailand. I guess the best bet would be to lay off the drugs and stick to (legal) booze. I do not believe most of these "the drugs were planted" stories; they were drug mules pure and simple and got caught in a part of the world that has some of the strictest drug laws in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgore Trout Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I'm planning a trip to Thailand with some friends, and we are actually considering cancelling and extending our stay in Europe instead since we've heard all these reports of planted drugs, urine tests, dodgy police, scam tour's etc etc Any help would be much appreciated. 1. So are they urine testing for marijuana in Thailand or not? (Specifically marijuana, me and my friends never touch hard-drugs) 2. How long should you refrain from smoking for weed not to appear on a urine test? 3. As a tourist who tested positive, would you be deported, or locked up? (Specifically for weed, not meth or anything else) 4. If 3.'s answer is 'locked up', for how long and approximately how many ppl has this happened to? (again, marijuana specifically) 5. What are the chances of having drugs planted on you? What amount of money are you expected to pay as the bribe? We also saw on the news a Melbourne couple in August of 2013 who noticed a lock was missing on one of their bags, so not feeling safe checking at the airport they went back to a hotel, searched and found drugs planted. They rung the embassy who said to watch out for ppl who may have followed them, and dispose of it ASAP, + don't say a word till they are back in Australia. This is quite frightening advice from the Aussie embassy... These were well experienced travellers in Thailand too, had been many times, has anyone heard of other situations like this? Thanks in advance Suggest going to a weed friendlier place like cambodia or laos Not worth the risk in thailabd Sent from my GT-I9100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Simple answer. Don't do drugs. Like it not pot is considered a drug in Thailand. So deal with it, druggie, if you can't stay off the pot for a couple of weeks to pass a urine test, that's your funeral. No sympathy here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 If you cant lay off it for a few weeks holiday, then you have bigger problems to worry about. As for the rest of it, no worse than any other country or tourist place, but remember "if you run in the sewers you will encounter rats !" . Behave yourself act respectfully and responsibly and you will hace a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Simple answer. Don't do drugs. Like it not pot is considered a drug in Thailand. So deal with it, druggie, if you can't stay off the pot for a couple of weeks to pass a urine test, that's your funeral. No sympathy here. Hey redneck, no one asked for your sympathy.... To answer the op's questions, my understanding is that the common urine tests done here are only for meth or ya ba, they turn purlpe if stimulants are recently used, a pot test is more complex and expensive. Have not heard of any planted drug stories but that is not impossible but highly improbable.. there are thousands of young backpackers here at any given time and most have a nice time here or they they wouldn't return. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussiePokerGuy Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) are Simple answer. Don't do drugs. Like it not pot is considered a drug in Thailand. So deal with it, druggie, if you can't stay off the pot for a couple of weeks to pass a urine test, that's your funeral. No sympathy here. No need to be so judgemental, I did ask how long I should refrain from it. I will 100% make sure I have nothing in my system before arriving simply as a precaution, but I want to make sure my friends are OK too and pass on any helpful info I can gather here. Edited January 2, 2014 by AussiePokerGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post krisb Posted January 2, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2014 See marijuana does make you paranoid. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sceptict11 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 are width=19 alt=whistling.gif pagespeed_url_hash=3700464609> Simple answer. Don't do drugs. Like it not pot is considered a drug in Thailand. So deal with it, druggie, if you can't stay off the pot for a couple of weeks to pass a urine test, that's your funeral. No sympathy here. No need to be so judgemental, I did ask how long I should refrain from it. I will 100% make sure I have nothing in my system before arriving simply as a precaution, but I want to make sure my friends are OK too and pass on any helpful info I can gather here. Here read it and enjoy ! http://www.thailawforum.com/tourst-guide-laws-Thailand-4.html NB --------The "urine" test is used as a screening tool. A positive test (it WILL detect cannabis use) will result in arrest and detention whilst specimens are subject to more advanced laboratory analysis. Cannabis use can be detected for up to 30 days post use. You have been warned ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahvail Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I think if I were returning to Australia after pursuing the lifestyle one might infer from your posts, I'd be bloody sure to have all new clean luggage that's never been used. That way, when they swab it in Oz,it will come up clean. Thailand isn't the only country to have strict laws, and based on several of you traveling together, you might profile for further examination. Or not - I don't know. I'd just make sure I do anything I could to be 100% legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailiketoo Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) Try Denver. Skiing great and I think the weed is legal now. If you subtract the cost of bribing cops here the airfare is probably the same. Edited January 2, 2014 by thailiketoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottythai Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Go to Nimbin.... I miss the old days in Nimbin back in 1990 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjn Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) My advice to you Sir I just do not come,you are going to burst an ulcer in your guts will worry and hospital treatment is expensive here.Anyway if you decide to come and you want a bit of smoko what you most guys do they would ask a bar girl could it be obtained.The answer would be in the affirmative and there your problem starts.It would be obtained at a very high price or the lady would want to stay with you, you give her the lemonade and sars and 2 hours later the coppers will be running through your door.Do not do drugs in Thailand Edited January 2, 2014 by metisdead Font reset to default forum font. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottythai Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 But in all fairness I have been here for 6 years and never been tested or pulled over for a drug search. So yea I thinks its blown out of proportion more than its not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Str8 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Most of the drug planting and whatnot stories are not true but no worries canceling the ticket. You are going to have a better time in Europe simply because that's a better place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjn Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 But in all fairness I have been here for 6 years and never been tested or pulled over for a drug search. So yea I thinks its blown out of proportion more than its not I used to stay at the KTK in Pattaya and the police would set up there 2 or 3 a week and they would get 3 or 4 men and women every time then close down.They could be there 20 minutes or 2 hours.Besides that I agree with you I have never seen anyone searched or pulled over for drugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtjforyou Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Too dangerous, stay home ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forethat Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Most of the drug planting and whatnot stories are not true You are simply not in a position to rule out stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 2. How long should you refrain from smoking for weed not to appear on a Thai urine test? As the use and possession of weed is illegal in Thailand and in accordance with this forum rule: 16) Not to post about gambling, betting, pornography, illegal drugs, fake goods/clothing etc and other activities that are officially illegal in Thailand. Closed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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