Thailand: Drugs, Tourists and Prison Time
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2022
- Desperate to revive tourism after the crippling impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Thailand has relaxed its drug laws. But will doing so worsen the complex drug problems the nation already faces?
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Pre-pandemic, 20 per cent of Thailand's GDP stemmed from tourism - but when COVID-19 swept the globe, the industry came to a standstill. In the wake of the pandemic, Thailand has relaxed its infamously strict drug laws in a bid to rejuvenate the tourism industry - with cannabis legalised in June. Legal expert Nathan Feeney has seen countless tourists arrested for drug offenses over the years: 'This is the plot of a lot of movies - you come to Thailand, get involved in drugs, you get arrested, and life's over. Now we've got cafes open in public legally selling marijuana'. Yet this drastic change to the law coincides with Thailand being flooded with record quantities of drugs from Myanmar, particularly the infamous methamphetamine 'Yaba'. 'They want to sell drugs in order to buy weapons to fight Myanmar's military junta', explains one drug officer. But for social worker Toon, the government's policy towards drugs is wrong-headed, and ignores the needs of local communities: 'The government policy on drug issues every year focuses only on suppression. But what about the community?'
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Thailand is taking steps in the right direction but still has a way to go..
In 2018, a friend dropped his cigarrette pack while both of us so drunk at the Phuket Songkran festival .... his friend put his cigarette pack in his pants. The police stopped the person carrying his cigarrette pack and they discovered a "rolled cigarette." The police claimed is was a marijuanna joint and requested a 100,000 baht fee to avoid court. This would be a second law breaking situation. The Phuket police refused a "Urine test." The tourist went to court and the Thailand government court, in Phuket, BANNED A TOURIST FOR LIFE for not paying the Phuket police a "100,000 baht fee". Being stuck there for 3 months and paying a Phuket lawyer - never told the client he was banned for life and did not tell the lawyer's "client" he had to go to a detention center.... every tourist should tell their stories...
That’s what happens when you go looking for lady boys
corrupted ass country BS
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@@spannaspinna or kids
That's the true name Phuket?! In English it's "Fuck it" 🤭😆
“Anything under a 100g”😂 that’s quite the bag my bro
Yeah he just pulled that stat right out his a#ss.
Why not be honest and say he doesn't know. Which given its one of many things not clear in the bill would have been the true answer anyway.
haha yes, there is a dispensary in Buriram selling 100g jars for 35,000 baht, they are big jars
@@mjones410 can’t beat those south asia prices!
It's kinda depressing that Thailand is now more progressive then Australia (where I live) when it comes to weed. We need to legalize or decrimlize.
I wouldn't even risk being caught smoking a cigarette in Thailand some of horror stories I've heard seriously lol
Fork Australia
To keep you docile. Why do you think alcohol is sold everywhere, and even promoted in some places. As long as they are pumping taxes out of it.
@@yatesy117 same here
I'm in Canada and prior to legalization here, some worried that everyone would be high all the time. Really the people were high all the time before are still now and the people who smoked occasionally still do. It was one of the few things our liberal government has done that I agree with.
Please note: That dude has his massive coughing attack at 4:20 in the video... Well done editor. well done.
(his cheeky smile cracked me up... he looks at the camera like "damn boy, this some dank ass gas!")😄😄
that's some toothpick of a joint tho...
very high quality
The chronic 🤓
I am highly impressed with this dcoumentry. The lady known as "mum" is truly a service to other person. Inspiring seeing her helping all of those women.
God bless that mother!! Heart of gold!!
@journeymanfilms,
I have *greatly appreciated* your productions for *many years.* However, regarding this title, *imprinted subtitles in the English language during the conversation in the Thai language* would’ve helped to retain more viewership.
*Thanks* for the films!💐
This is what journeyman's original content is.
Woow....respects to ur reporting guys..❤️👍🌼
Respect to all families who taking in kids damaged by druggie parents 👏 May these little people heal.
Agreed. Every child is going through all kinds of hell. May Goddess heal the children. They deserve a chance in life.
This is SO COOL!! I wanted to visit Thailand really bad in 2020 when watching documentaries about it, now I want to visit it way more!! Good documentary!
I went earlier this year. Definitely go when you get a chance
great docu. very informative
Yaba, Crystal Meth & Heroin has been Thailand’s biggest problem.. decriminalising Marijuana will indirectly reduce the demand for these synthetic drugs
Said no meth addict ever lol 🤣 meth addicts dont go from meth to weed bro lol 🤣🤣🤣
don't make me laugh.
@@Nick-fy1zp It might not satisfy anyone into heavier drugs that need to shut off his mind, but it's a great substitution when people are ready to quit the heavy substances, or just need something lighter to calm themselves.
Hopefully Thai sticks will come back. I smoked some of that back in the 1970's, and it was excellent.
Well done to that massage parlour mother. The world needs more people willing to help others less fortunate than themselves.
how many bordels have you visited bro?
@@MrBunghole666 just your mom’s
@@Atheist409 Oooooh zinger! Nice.
@@MrBunghole666 Lots cowboy.
parlor
I’m so glad to see these changes. When I lived in Thailand in 91-92 as an exchange student drugs were illegal but the attitudes to use were very lenient and relaxed… very live and let live… apart from the war on opioid trafficking. I thought it was refreshing and in line with the general Thai culture. Then it became very hardline which I thought was very surprising given the Thai culture. Now it seems Thailand is returning to it’s “Live and let live” roots and that warms my heart.
Drugs have ruined my life and I have no sympathy for dealers who have killed 10people I know. You have no idea what they are like
@@MrPINKFL0YD 😆 you're just weak
@@MrPINKFL0YD That's like saying "people ruined my life". The experience depends entirely on the drug, the user, and a lot of other factors. Unless those drugs were forced on you at a young age, the first step to betterment is realizing that you ruined your life, not substances that don't even have agency. If you have a (maybe genetic) high addiction risk, obviously you need to stay away, but that goes for legal substances like alcohol all the same. The distinction between "drug", "medicine", "beverage" etc is purely in our minds, do to laws, cultural norms and in large parts political propaganda.
Ban all drugs!❌
Funniest thing was when weed was illegal in Thailand Thailand itself was one of the largest sources of illegal weed in SE Asia.
NOT THE SIMS 3 BUY MODE MUSIC AT 4:16 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
Can't wait to finally visit!
Great documentary
This is in part applies to many disadvantaged people the world over, people do drugs to temporarily escape the crushing effects of poverty. As much money as governments spend on keeping drugs out of the hands of people who want to use, the money could be better spent alleviating poverty. Job training, safe affordable housing, modernizing countries' infrastructure, doing it environmentally sound. This includes pockets of first world countries as well.
WOAH a sane rational approach to drugs. That's insane lol.
Wow, i guess no rich dude ever done drugs. LOL XD. Such argument wow, no poverty no drugs! Keep it up cowboy!
Never drugs in my life! It's no way
@@pallydex He said it applies to many disadvantaged people. Of course the rich also use drugs and many of them are also using them to escape from difficult situations or to self medicate. Also some people use them because they enjoy them. But the fact is poor people do tend to face the consequences of drug use especially the legal ones more often than the wealthy.
@@user-hv9vn4fi4w Well that's a smart choice and I applaud you for it. But It's not your job or the government's job to decide that for others. If grown adults want to use drugs on private property that no one else's business.
I remember The Netherlands 30 years ago when there were plans to legalize cannabis. They were vilified by most countries.
Something definitely needs to change because the approach that government & police are taking just isn't working.
Great video, i live just around the corner from that high times coffe shop
I used to visit Thailand long term and if they don't make their immigration laws more hospitable for foreigners they will never recover from loss of tourism due to the pandemic. Legal marijuana, gogo bars, prostitution, Lady Boys, are not enough.
4:26 "VERRRRY HIGH QUAWITY" - Nah fam, you're just a rookie cartoon character looking kid
Good to know how real are the things thanks
I feel bad for the poverty stricken people. I would love visiting Thailand. Great episode thank you.
I feel Bad for the poverty stricken people I'm my country, USA.
@@spiderreed350 Totally agree.
I am now living in Thailand. Girls have no training for a a decent job, so they turn to selling sex, drugs to support themselves and their children.
Thailand has much less poverty than America does. Thai families stick together, no excuses, so there are very few homeless men. I live here and I bought a house with cash, for my family (in America I was homeless). America is obsolete.
@@spiderreed350 Thailand has much less poverty than America does. Thai families stick together, no excuses, so there are very few homeless men. I live here and I bought a house with cash, for my family (in America I was homeless). America is obsolete.
Always wear a mask or cover your mouth during a boat trip, one drop of water might send you lots to hospital or worse..
Isn't it funny how so many shows, politicians, etc. talk about the "problem" of drugs but EXCLUDE the most destructive drug on the planet - alcohol?
legalization has increased availability but has pushed prices up a lot.
Thank you!
that Japanese guy is having a time of his life, I hope he's still there and in not in prison 🤣
😂
Dude was hilarious when he went back for another hit, "High quality stuff"
he ended up getting 6 months
@@pauljones8218 what?
Thanks for having half the subtitles disappear off the screen.
Best way to transform consciousness - sleep. Worst drug for most of the world - all ages - sugar.
American fake sugar, yes. Thailand has amazing organic honey for a good price.
Did he say that 14% ratio of women to men in prison is the world's highest ratio? Wow, then many of us men out there must be really bad. I had to play it back because I thought maybe he said 40% but nope, only 14%.
This is great progress. This is proof with consistent legislation and a market people will always snap up business opportunities
$14 a gram is pricey
great episode! love mum!
In 2018, Thailand became the first Asian nation to legalize medical cannabis. Cannabis became decriminalized and smoking/vaping at public places can still attract penalty/ imprisonment under public nuisance . Cannabis dispensaries were available as early as April 2022.
Do you live in Thailand?
@@shawnryan2197 Yes.
Psilocybin is next - The Thai ministry of health and Khon Kean University are beginning psychedelic research... It's a beautiful thing. Greetings from Chiang Rai.
1 gram for about 10 USD??? That is way cheaper than what it is in Cali.
Great video but 2.00 Aussie dollars a tablet (I wish it was) is not the real price, yaba tablets are sold at 7 to 10 baht in the Thai villages which is 42 to 30 Aussie cents less than a can of pop which makes yaba such a problem as it is so cheap.
Brilliant. I'm going back to Thailand.
That Japanese tourist 4 minutes in looks like a young version of my grandfather. Our eyes don't narrow any further when smoking. Our eyeballs are too big
That price is too expensive you can find local for cheaper like 100usd for 1 Kg
Grow your own. No gov will have the resources to bust everybody if the plants are everywhere.. congrats to the people of thailand,hopefulyy some positive changes can be made
I remember when the eastern states used to be the meth capital and now it’s Thailand, China, Mexico who controls the drug trade
100g is not a moderate amount, you could start a business with that
This video is lit
One night in Bankok makes a hard man humble. Not much between despair and ecstasy. 🎼🎵🎸🎹🎙🎶
i was in Bangkok last month i was quite surprised to see it openly sold this is my 5th visit and they also changed the liquor sale hours which was quite surprising
Imagine, on the 31/12/2021 you are busted and sentenced to ten years and on the 2/01/2022 your friends are smoking joints in the cafe next to the prison.....
All who were in prison on cannabis related offences have been (or are being) released 😉👍🏼
Time to go to Thailand!!
Woooohoooo!!
I tried yaba once didn't sleep for 3 days
Gotta like the Tavors...
Israels answer to semi auto rifle..
Everyone should have one.
When you throw all your tourist in jail for having fun they quit coming for sure. How stupid
Can anyone explain this to me, what part of hammer can detect drugs. Aren't there dogs in thailand
4:20 "very high quarity" 😅
I miss adek,roy@mary for the journey to fix them today,wat arun temple..i'll be looking for you along with the crown son taming sari again in naklua pattaya soon hopefully,take good care n love you,abg
Great job. Amazing Thailand
"Brokedown Palace" led me here.
The new Amsterdam? Weed is totally LEGAL in many American states.
100 grams? Is he fucking serious? 2g's in england is £20
That guy smoking a joint is gonna stay forever
Nice ❤
Well done to massage parlour mother she has a heart of gold. It's sad how little media converge of severity of the instability from the war Rebels. And the victims of Thailand and Myanmar.
You really can't see through that Front?
I feel saddened for these young girls. What wrong have they done 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
The funny thing is the people in power that these soldiers work for also traffic large amounts of yaba and meth. Don't be fooled and thinking that they do it for the public safety they're doing it to stamp out the competition
THE DUDE COUGHING WAS HILARIOUS 😂
"good quality" cough cough
And so the comedy continues....Amazing Thailand does it again... 🤣 off for a joint.
I’m not sure which is worse, rubbing fat toes or going to prison.
The fact that cannabis and amphetamines are even talked about in the same context is absolutely bonkers to me. One is a medicine and the other is anything but. Medicinal drugs and recreational drugs shouldn't be lumped together
what do you think is main ingredient of adderall, popular adhd medication?
I have seen people with prescription dex-amfetamine, and methyl-phenidate (ritalin, concerta). And as mentioned before Adderall.
"Adderall and Mydayis are trade names for a combination drug called mixed amphetamine salts containing four salts of amphetamine. The mixture is composed of equal parts racemic amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which produces a (3:1) ratio between dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine, the two enantiomers of amphetamine. Both enantiomers are stimulants, but differ enough to give Adderall an effects profile distinct from those of racemic amphetamine or dextroamphetamine, which are marketed as Evekeo and Dexedrine/Zenzedi." source: wikipedia
What makes something a medicine? What if I suffered from narcolepsy, would amphetamine still have no medicinal value?
Marijuana is being genetically engineered to a level never seen before. Its becoming a hard drug. Dont kid yourself.
Ritalin and adderal are medicines, too, in a pharmaceutical context.
Legalize it!
and btw, since when Ganja ppl spending any money? Instead of having a couple of beer in a bar and chatting with the girls, they have a joint and a bananajuice which they hold on for hours 🤣🤣🤣
The joint they paid 600 baht for and the 4 beers you spent 250 baht on. Right okay you must be poor and on a retirement visa and jealous of the you digital nomads who don't drink fat farang juice and smoke weed instead
🎶 Hello,Thailand! Here I come! 🎶
$30.71 CAD for a gram of top shelf...insane...I'd never pay more than $11.80 CAD here in Canada ($7.14 if purchased in bulk).
its not canada....
@@lousassoul7344 im aware of that
A kilogram of weed in Thailand can be had for less than $200 (6,000 Thai baht)...
@@creamydistortion sure but what quality
welcome to real life you snobby Canadian
Welcome To Thailand 🇹🇭
I agree with legalize cannabis for medical use only
Crazy that the worst thing about a plant is getting caught with it...
Smoking in the street is Jailable 🚫🚭 3 months and USD700 fine eqv
Officially yes. Best to be discreet about it.
Prostitution is also illegal in Thailand, never seen that on the street
The soldiers are carrying IWI Tavor bullpup rifles.
That is wrong information. The Thai Government is still saying Medicinal Use Only!
Smoking is the one of medicinal use.
I see my future in this video watching these people roll joints they need my help I should move to Thailand and start a joint rolling school
Thailand has to reconcile the tourist trade with thier 'Hellfire & Brimstone' brand of ultra-conservative Bhuddism. Not an easy task...
so why is the thai gov REALLY trying to do? Are they actually trying to get yaba users to switch over and the tourism angle is just an excuse?
The gov does not want to solve this drug problem because the gov itself is the MASTER DEALER! Too much money laundering going on and no incentive. And they don't want to legalize all drugs like Portugal did because it ends the gov's laundering of cash overnight and puts all dealers out of business! Your own gov is always the root of this problem.
Thailand: Okay to receive weed, just don't smoke it.
Journeyman got pretty much everything wromg here.
Marijuana isn't "now legal in Thailand"
There's a bill pending to decriminalise certain aspects of its use - and that bill has actually been withdrawn.
An amended bill may be reintroduced in November but it's unlikely anything will be resolved one way or the other until early next year
ahhh yes it is
Doesn't matter the dispensaries are already open and as long as the boys in brown are paid off it'll continue until the bill passes.
Bribery
I am wondering how this will change the dynamics of the drug trade. Now that it is legalised, how is the government regulating and controlling; so as to keep out drug lords from turning Thailand into a Drug Transit Hub.
It is ok to have drugs, it is not ok to have syndicates causing problems.
NOW, I can finally go to Thailand.🙏🏻
Thailand is a good place to live... Smoke weed.
Nobody coughing that much lol
Going from a legal weed shop in Bangkok to the Golden Triangle to talk about Heroin, Jaba and ice.
Meh.
This story has no story in it. Poor journalism.
Why does this feel like a Netflix crime show already just by looking at the thumbnail
Cough cough “Very high quality” 🤣😂🤣
About the war on drugs....they lost.
Good news 👏
got nicked 3 times in bangkok for weed. i want my money back. The police controlled the weed trade as well so the irony is not lost on me.
Despite the fact that the drug law has removed cannabis from the hard drug list and it is now legal to purchase in the country, some medical reports claim that the number of psychiatric patients has increased significantly since cannabis was introduced into free markets.
The guy at 4:20 was exactly like me not so long ago hah