Godfather of legal highs Matt Bowden moves to Thailand, leaves creditors in limbo
CHLOE WINTER

WELLINGTON: -- The man known as the Godfather of New Zealand's legal high industry has left the country, despite one of his companies still owing more than $3.5 million.

Matt Bowden has taken up residence in Thailand, meanwhile, Stargate Operations, continues to go through the liquidation process and its creditors are left in limbo.

The latest liquidators report shows it still owes $3.56m.

Liquidators Derek Ah Sam and Paul Vlasic are now investigating the collection of the overdrawn shareholders' current account.

Full story: http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/78367925/Godfather-of-legal-highs-Matt-Bowden-moves-to-Thailand-leaves-creditors-in-limbo

-- Stuff 2016-06-30

Im sure he will find much happiness in Thailand

Probably would end up being another jumper case. From a penthouse this time?

This 45 year old should make a splash here with the party animals.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/matt-bowden-the-drugs-lord-whos-strictly-legal-7939583.html

Read and seen TV shows on this dude.....yeah yeah apparently his brother died of an overdose 20 yr ago or so.

To make good of 'his' death he got into the synthetic pill business in New Zealand.Rock'n roller by night-pill entrepreneur by day..

FWIW......i think he's full of shit!

So following the case of the man who sold cannabis legally in his home country and was subsequently gaoled for spending his legal earnings here, can we expect another 103 year sentence for this man?

Oh it's a legal high drug.

Is it legal in Thailand ?

If not then why doesn't he get the same treatment as the Dutch bloke?

Assets seized and thrown in jail.

Just how does one leave NZ when in the middle of a company liquidation proceedings ,is anyone's guess, it would be similar to OZ , your name would crop up on a special debtors immigration list , you also would have to have permission to leave the country , Still , Amazing Thailand , attracts them all.................................... .

So following the case of the man who sold cannabis legally in his home country and was subsequently gaoled for spending his legal earnings here, can we expect another 103 year sentence for this man?

Bluespunk , there are varying factors that surround this case , as soon as I find where they have hidden them , I'll let U know..............................

This 45 year old should make a splash here with the party animals.

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/matt-bowden-the-drugs-lord-whos-strictly-legal-7939583.html

He needs to be careful , especially if he steps on some else's turf ........................................

Just another quality tourist. Welcome to the land of scams I am sure you will fit in well but as another poster states be careful of whose toes you step on. Its a different world than the one you came from.

Mmmm an Other nice piece of Shit splattered here in the country.

This 45 year old should make a splash here with the party animals.

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/matt-bowden-the-drugs-lord-whos-strictly-legal-7939583.html

Dude looks a lot older than 42 (his apparent age) in the photo included in the linked Independent article. Guess there may be some unanticipated side-effects to these synthetics...

He should fit in well down Pattaya .

Just how does one leave NZ when in the middle of a company liquidation proceedings ,is anyone's guess, it would be similar to OZ , your name would crop up on a special debtors immigration list , you also would have to have permission to leave the country , Still , Amazing Thailand , attracts them all.................................... .

Customs are not always notified or he could of got permission for a short holiday. The threat of criminal charges are the main deterrant for not coming back, obviously he will have to watch his step to avoid being deported back to NZ to face the music

This 45 year old should make a splash here with the party animals.

bowden.jpg

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/matt-bowden-the-drugs-lord-whos-strictly-legal-7939583.html

Dude looks a lot older than 42 (his apparent age) in the photo included in the linked Independent article. Guess there may be some unanticipated side-effects to these synthetics...

Too many pictures of this narcissist.

This piece of Kiwi detritus will have fun relocating in Thailand or maybe he has a rich Thai bimbo.

https://www.google.co.th/search?q=matt+bowden&rlz=1C1GNAM_enTH684TH684&espv=2&biw=1360&bih=643&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjZjeGHxM_NAhUELo8KHT0TAsMQ_AUIBigB

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/74384777/matt-bowdens-stargate-operations-owes-more-than-14m-to-creditors

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11550952

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/68608982/legal-high-company-goes-under

Edited June 30, 201610 yr by ratcatcher

So following the case of the man who sold cannabis legally in his home country and was subsequently gaoled for spending his legal earnings here, can we expect another 103 year sentence for this man?

My thoughts too BP, he must be insane (or maybe doesn't read the TV posts). 103 years for something that didn't actually happen back in his home country... Harsh, not to mention outrageous

Yet another slime bag flees the Shakey Isles for the LOS. Looking for his place in Paradise and a tall condo

Why don't one of his creditors come to LOS and" drop a dime on him" ?

Just how does one leave NZ when in the middle of a company liquidation proceedings ,is anyone's guess, it would be similar to OZ , your name would crop up on a special debtors immigration list , you also would have to have permission to leave the country , Still , Amazing Thailand , attracts them all.................................... .

Customs are not always notified or he could of got permission for a short holiday. The threat of criminal charges are the main deterrant for not coming back, obviously he will have to watch his step to avoid being deported back to NZ to face the music

Dont understand why guys come to hide in Thailand when Thailand will deport them if asked. Why dont they go somewhere else if on the run that you wont get deported if asked. Maybe they are just stupid and think they can always pay there way out.

So following the case of the man who sold cannabis legally in his home country and was subsequently gaoled for spending his legal earnings here, can we expect another 103 year sentence for this man?

Bluespunk , there are varying factors that surround this case , as soon as I find where they have hidden them , I'll let U know..............................

Don't look any further.

You might find dirt, spread by authorities in The Netherlands out of spite they had no case against him.

not the brightest spark is he, someone needs to tell him hitmen come cheap in this country

So following the case of the man who sold cannabis legally in his home country and was subsequently gaoled for spending his legal earnings here, can we expect another 103 year sentence for this man?

nah the dutch man had untold money for Thailand to confiscate.... this dude sounds like hes nearly broke...... they will leave him to rot unless his creditors take out a hit... cheap here!!!

So are synthetic highs legal in Thailand? Anybody know? Presumably this guy has some money and isn't living off fresh air. I'd get out quick if I were him.

Just another quality tourist. Welcome to the land of scams I am sure you will fit in well but as another poster states be careful of whose toes you step on. Its a different world than the one you came from.

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