'Luk Thep' drug mule busted at Chiang Mai Airport

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'Luk Thep' Drug Mule Busted at Chiang Mai Airport
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter



CHIANG MAI — As soon an airline announced haunted spirit dolls could fly as passengers, someone was already turning one into a drug mule.

While the media buzzed Monday over Luk Thep, a kind of 21st century kumarn tong, after an airline announced they were welcome aboard flights, police at Chiang Mai Airport intercepted what they said was one loaded with 200 yaba tablets.

Lt. Col. Kom Chetkhuntod said police discovered the drugs inside a girl Luk Thep doll inside a black suitcase at the airport parking lot Monday evening.

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1453780615

-- Khaosod English 2016-01-26

[fireplay]

Why have i just seen 3 or 4 stories on these dolls? Overnight viral trend? It's like cabbage patch kids...or perhaps garbage pail by the looks of this drugged out one.

[clockman]

Clever marketing by someone?

[puukao]

what idiot brings in a mule???? someone asked me to be a mule, and it took weeks to find the costume!!!!!

ok back to the movie dumb and dumberer too

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Luk Thep Drug Mule Arrested
by CityNews


Photo: CM108

CityNews – A ‘Luk Thep’ doll was arrested at Chiang Mai International Airport on Monday January 25, after officials discovered 200 Yaba pills stuffed inside it.

Luk Thep dolls have become increasingly popular since a number of celebrities began to show theirs off earlier this year. The dolls are facory manufactured dolls which the owner buys then invites a child’s soul to inhabit.

Owners genuinely believe the doll contains the soul of a child, so in response, airlines have offered the option to book an extra seat especially for a Luk Thep doll.

Full story: http://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/news/luk-thep-drug-mule-arrested/


-- Chiang City News 2016-01-26

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Drugs seized hidden inside “child angel” doll



CHIANG MAIL -- Chiang Mai's narcotic suppression police today seized a "child angel" doll after it was found to have hidden methamphetamines inside.

The seizure at Chiang Mai international airport’s carpark area came after police received a tipoff that there was an attempt to smuggle drugs on board a flight.

Police were deployed at the car park to watch out for the drug traffickers

They later searched the car park where a suspected a woman’s carry-on handbag was found placed at a pole of a resting pavilion in the car park.

They opened the handbag and found a chilkd angel doll inside.

A search on the chest of the doll revealed 200 pills of methamphetamines.

The police were checking on video cameras to find the owner of the handbag.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/148178


-- Thai PBS 2016-01-26

[kotsak]

This looks like a "normal" doll. "Child angels" have sanskrit writings and other voodoo markings on their faces

[Rob8891]

Clearly, the drugs belonged to the spirit in the doll. The guy should sue for wrongful arrest.

[khwaibah]

Thai Air to give upgrades hey..http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3415608/A-beer-juice-DOLL-Thai-airline-serve-meals-provide-seats-treat-toys-humans-long-parent-bought-ticket.html

[Loaded]

I was in the Boat for breakfast a few Sundays ago and there was a large group of Thai adults and 3 of the women had these things. I really couldn't figure it out at the time but now it makes even less sense.

[worgeordie]

I think the people that buy them must be on drugs too,either that or more

money than sense,next someone will be selling child spirits to inhabit them.

regards Worgeordie

[arunsakda]

I guess it's better than making a fetish of an actual mummified foetus. Is that not a strange cultural practice I heard about somewhere??

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[NickJ]

Maybe its a Lok Thep Gang....Time to call the Winchester brothers.........

[bangarang]

"The seizure at Chiang Mai international airport’s carpark area came after police received a tipoff that there was an attempt to smuggle drugs on board a flight."

Sounds like someone was pissed that they didnt get ther proper cut.

[soalbundy]

They cant arrest it, it's under age.

[mankondang]

The ones I've seen my mates with are lifesize, plastic and can be blown up. Can't see them purchasing a flight seat for them though.

[Bluespunk]

That's just a doll.

Seems like some reporter has jumped on the "luk thep'' doll stories to sex up their rather ordinary story.

[Inn Between]

Oh dear, that can't be good for the doll's child soul. I think it will be coming back as a lizard in its next life.

[mamypoko]

doll seen gritting and grinding its teeth

[X pat]

Heck,the Mexicans have been doing this for years,which just shows how far behind times they are here.

[jmccarty]

"The bag and the doll have been send to Phuphing Police Station for further investigation." It was later determined the doll was under-aged, so there were no charges and the doll has been released to its guardian. No names were released to protect the innocent!

Edited January 26, 2016 by jmccarty

[Oryx816]

I guess this is how the doll was going to provide them with fortune.

[gandalf12]

Maybe its a Lok Thep Gang....Time to call the Winchester brothers.........

They will sort them out for sure.

[gandalf12]

Why is there no finger pointing? Must be a mistake

[English 1]

Of course waiting to happen.

Apart from that the people who are purchasing these stupid things are very stupid themselves.

The food outlets and airlines like Thai Air who are treating the the things ar human are also infantile and stupid too.

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Edited January 26, 2016 by metisdead
Bold font removed.

[SPB65]

Weird childlike dolls full of drugs....sounds like most of Thailand's "entertainment industry" workers.

What a country !

[Bangkok Barry]

CityNews – A ‘Luk Thep’ doll was arrested at Chiang Mai International Airport on Monday.

So they're arresting dolls now? It must be true though as someone is pointing at it.

[novo58]

I'd be really pis s ed off if I couldnt get on a plane because the seats were taken up by one of these dolls.

But for anyone who is into these things ................................I've got a few pet rocks for sale.

You dont need to feed them , or wash them , or clean up after them.....like you do with normal pets .

Going cheap whilst stocks last.

[sharktooth]

I was in the Boat for breakfast a few Sundays ago and there was a large group of Thai adults and 3 of the women had these things. I really couldn't figure it out at the time but now it makes even less sense.

Funny that, I was in Ohkajhu last week and three Thai adults came in with a doll and placed it at the head of the table, even asking the waitress to set a place for it. I thought they were obviously bananas and now it seems like... errrrm, yeah they still are nuts.

[chilli42]

RTP should confiscate and destroy all of these dolls. They are a threat to national security.