Songkhla:- Immigration police have arrested a Malaysian man for allegedly attempting to smuggle 64 kilograms of marijuana from Songkhla to Malaysia.

Nodin Binsaleh, 52, was arrested at 4 pm Thursday while he was about to drive a Toyota Camry with Songkhla license plate from a house on Rungsup Road in Sadao district.

Police found the drug in four bags in the car’s trunk. He put some soap powder into the bag to try to reduce the drug’s smell.

Acting on tips-off, the immigration police monitored Nodin after he crossed the border to stay at the house. Police learned that the man works at the duty-free shop in Malaysia’s Kedah state.

The man admitted that someone he had never met delivered the drug to him in Sadao on Sunday and he kept it at the house waiting for a Malaysian man to contact him to deliver it to him in Malaysia.

He said he was hired to deliver the drug at the rate of Bt1,000 per kg. He said he has delivered marijuana six times – about 30 t 40 kgs each.

Meanwhile in Nakhon Phanom, the provincial governor, Adisak Thep-art, and Nakhon Phanom police chief Pol Maj Gen Thanapol Boribun held a press conference Thursday to announce the bust of 421 kgs of marijuana and arrest of seven suspects.

They were charged with smuggling the drug from Laos to deliver to the deep South of Thailand.

The truck with 421 kgs of marijuana was intercepted on the Nakhon Phanom-That Phanom Road. It was being driven by Nitna Nasoke, 26, who implicated other suspects.

They were very lucky the were caught this side of the boarder,on

the Malaysian side,if found guilty the death plenty for sure.

The little fish pay the price,while their employers just keep on dealing.

regards Worgeordie

Yes, just what I was thinking.

64kg is a sizable amount

Would have certainly be facing the possibility of the death penalty.

Silly man

The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

should they also legalise Heroin and Cocaine because both are derived from natural plants?

The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

should they also legalise Heroin and Cocaine because both are derived from natural plants?

Theres a very strong arguement for it. The endless 'war' isnt stopping people taking them. and arguably the problems like petty crime arise because of a lack or the expense of supply. However the drugs weve legalised like drink and tobacco aint got such a good track record ,,,so win win or lose lose. Here we go an open ended arguement.

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If he can pass it off as Semtex, he'll be out in 2yrs.

The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

should they also legalise Heroin and Cocaine because both are derived from natural plants?

You are being very silly and supporting a Party Line. More people die from alcohol-- bring back Prohibition should be your cry!!

Thailand "used" to be famous for Thai Stick Marijuana-- Oooops, had to follow the American Way!

Maybe the Thais could prohibit the sale of alcohol from 2PM to 5PM-- Oh, already took that big preventative measure!

Pot smokers are not aggressive and war-like. Pot should Not be put in the same category as Coke and Heroin.

Yaba (methamphetamines) are the worst problem in SE Asia-- haven't noticed any Public Service Programs to explain just how bad it really is-- used to be called Public Education-- probably should be a preferred agenda of the Government.

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The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

Because you like smoking it should not make it legal. Contrary to what you are going to say, doctors have show it does have a negative effect when smoked for a long time.

The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

should they also legalise Heroin and Cocaine because both are derived from natural plants?

YEP! Why make criminals out of people???

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The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

Because you like smoking it should not make it legal. Contrary to what you are going to say, doctors have show it does have a negative effect when smoked for a long time.

NOPE! Completely untrue! Even in Jamaica where an ounce or more was smoked each day, there was a reduced evidence of lung disease when compared to the nonsmoking population. Today, there have been no cases of lung cancer or emphysema from puffing. In fact, it is often chosen as treatment of choice. So, put that in yer pipe!

The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

should they also legalise Heroin and Cocaine because both are derived from natural plants?

YEP! Why make criminals out of people???

I don't smoke it. I don't take drugs. But they are killing people and locking up thousands and thousands of people who want the right to choose. If those billions were spent on rehab programmes and educating young people, I believe the drug problems would reduce by half.

As was shown in Amsterdam, when legalise everything. The drug uses did not increase in number and the crime rate dropped by half.

The war on drugs is not being won, I thought we would have learned from the US prohibition of alcohol. It allowed organised crime to get a foot hold and didn't stop people from drinking.

To all posters who say they don't do drugs you may not be doing what is referred to as illicit drugs but I bet you are doing some drug of some sort. Enjoy.

The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

should they also legalise Heroin and Cocaine because both are derived from natural plants?

Addicts will always find away. After herion and Cocaine was so restricted addicts came up with crack, p , yaba all much more dangerous drugs. More peoples lives are taken from the prison sentences and the death sentences and the drug smugglers fighting with police than the drug itself. People should be free to put in their own bodies what they want to

"He said he has delivered marijuana six times – about 30 t 40 kgs each".

Elevator's not going all the way up.

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The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

should they also legalise Heroin and Cocaine because both are derived from natural plants?

Addicts will always find away. After herion and Cocaine was so restricted addicts came up with crack, p , yaba all much more dangerous drugs. More peoples lives are taken from the prison sentences and the death sentences and the drug smugglers fighting with police than the drug itself. People should be free to put in their own bodies what they want to

Trouble is with that is that if something goes wrong they want everyone to jump in and help. If they want to kill themselves that is their choice but dont tie up the hospitals, doctors and nurses because you made a bad choice.

I wouldn't say legalizing the Harder drugs would be a good idea , smack , coke or Ice. Part of the addiction is life becomes very simple all you really care about or want is your drug of choice and the whole day is turned into a mission of how to get the money to get the drug and then getting the drug and then taking it , all worries for that day are then over and the process starts again the next day. Of course health and in the case of Coke and ice mental issues follow. I don't think legalizing weed would do any harm. I think the "Gateway drug" accusation is a bit far fetched. Kids usually start off on weed because its easier to get and a social drug. There may be a bit of experimenting with stronger narcotics but for most its just that, try it don't like it , grow up and get on with their life. Its like saying people who drink beer will end up drinking neat alcohol, probably true for a few but not everyone by any means

The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

should they also legalise Heroin and Cocaine because both are derived from natural plants?

Addicts will always find away. After herion and Cocaine was so restricted addicts came up with crack, p , yaba all much more dangerous drugs. More peoples lives are taken from the prison sentences and the death sentences and the drug smugglers fighting with police than the drug itself. People should be free to put in their own bodies what they want to

The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

should they also legalise Heroin and Cocaine because both are derived from natural plants?

Yes,why not.People that want to use,use.People that don't,wont,legal or not.Cut the crims out,and let the govt tax it.Some may not tell the difference.

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The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

Because you like smoking it should not make it legal. Contrary to what you are going to say, doctors have show it does have a negative effect when smoked for a long time.

So what,users choice.I know doctors that smoke.As with everything in life,moderation.

The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

should they also legalise Heroin and Cocaine because both are derived from natural plants?

Heroin no... opium yes.

Cocaine no... coca leaves yes.

And please, bring back the real Coca-Cola.

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The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

should they also legalise Heroin and Cocaine because both are derived from natural plants?

Addicts will always find away. After herion and Cocaine was so restricted addicts came up with crack, p , yaba all much more dangerous drugs. More peoples lives are taken from the prison sentences and the death sentences and the drug smugglers fighting with police than the drug itself. People should be free to put in their own bodies what they want to

Trouble is with that is that if something goes wrong they want everyone to jump in and help. If they want to kill themselves that is their choice but dont tie up the hospitals, doctors and nurses because you made a bad choice.

The hospitals are full of people who have made poor choices. Over eating leading to obesity driving too fast all sorts of decisions lead people to hospital thats the purpose of the hospital to take care of the sick and injured for what ever reason.

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The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

Because you like smoking it should not make it legal. Contrary to what you are going to say, doctors have show it does have a negative effect when smoked for a long time.

NOPE! Completely untrue! Even in Jamaica where an ounce or more was smoked each day, there was a reduced evidence of lung disease when compared to the nonsmoking population. Today, there have been no cases of lung cancer or emphysema from puffing. In fact, it is often chosen as treatment of choice. So, put that in yer pipe!

it is of course a fact that smoking hashish, marijuana, etc. has less negative health effects than smoking cigarettes or consuming an excessive amount of alcohol. it is also a fact that several countries have started to ease the restrictions. but because it's legal to smoke pot in Amsterdam or Denver, Colorado does not necessarily mean that a country like Thailand is changing its laws and condones the smuggling of 64kg into a neighbouring country where carrying that quantity means most probably a death sentence.

The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

Yes but they should smoke grass or pot in their home country and not in Thailand or Southeast Asia.

We have to follow the laws as we are guest in this country.

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The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

Because you like smoking it should not make it legal. Contrary to what you are going to say, doctors have show it does have a negative effect when smoked for a long time.

NOPE! Completely untrue! Even in Jamaica where an ounce or more was smoked each day, there was a reduced evidence of lung disease when compared to the nonsmoking population. Today, there have been no cases of lung cancer or emphysema from puffing. In fact, it is often chosen as treatment of choice. So, put that in yer pipe!

It certainly causes mental issues.

I dont know about you but I dont want people on the road under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.

I certainly dont want heroin addicts and yabba/ice addicts on the street threatening people. Yes that is what they do.

It's not going to happen in the near future as S.E Asia is still going through the process of criminalising drugs, but allowing people to grow 1 weed plant in their garden would be a step forward. Humans have always been curious to explore drugs to induce alternative mind states and cannabis is relatively harmless, the only drawback being queues of giggling stoned Thai kids buying munchies at 7/11 of an evening.

The Thais love to "grass-up"

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The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

Because you like smoking it should not make it legal. Contrary to what you are going to say, doctors have show it does have a negative effect when smoked for a long time.

NOPE! Completely untrue! Even in Jamaica where an ounce or more was smoked each day, there was a reduced evidence of lung disease when compared to the nonsmoking population. Today, there have been no cases of lung cancer or emphysema from puffing. In fact, it is often chosen as treatment of choice. So, put that in yer pipe!

It certainly causes mental issues.

I dont know about you but I dont want people on the road under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.

I certainly dont want heroin addicts and yabba/ice addicts on the street threatening people. Yes that is what they do.

There is an arguement thay says smoking grass ect induces mental health issues the counter arguement is that there is no way of knowing wether there were pre existing conditions. Which one is the stronger i'de go it induces, but that dont weaken pre existing causes arguement, its valid.

As for threatening people, begging prostitution thieving springs to mind as a route onto money rather than threatening people, however all arise cos of the

desperate need for their chosen substance if it were controlled would it reduce all the mentioned

Probably would imo.

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The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

should they also legalise Heroin and Cocaine because both are derived from natural plants?

Theres a very strong arguement for it. The endless 'war' isnt stopping people taking them. and arguably the problems like petty crime arise because of a lack or the expense of supply. However the drugs weve legalised like drink and tobacco aint got such a good track record ,,,so win win or lose lose. Here we go an open ended arguement.

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Yeah, thanks much.

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The sooner they legalise that stuff the better. It's a natural plant that some people like to smoke for goodness sake.

should they also legalise Heroin and Cocaine because both are derived from natural plants?

Addicts will always find away. After herion and Cocaine was so restricted addicts came up with crack, p , yaba all much more dangerous drugs. More peoples lives are taken from the prison sentences and the death sentences and the drug smugglers fighting with police than the drug itself. People should be free to put in their own bodies what they want to

Trouble is with that is that if something goes wrong they want everyone to jump in and help. If they want to kill themselves that is their choice but dont tie up the hospitals, doctors and nurses because you made a bad choice.

yeah we should ban fat people, cigarette smokers, alcoholics etc from clogging up hospitals and doctors too while we're at it, maybe those runners who mess up their knees too, hang on swimmer get ear infections, stop selling them ear drops, what about kids who stick things up their noses?

just so many idiots making bad choices.