Thailander

The Land of Smiles

  • Home
  • About
  • Visiting the Land of Smiles

Thailand’s Tourist Drug Problem

April 25, 2009 By Thailander Thailander

Some trekking tour companies, particularly in Northern Thailand, have been known to make drugs available to trekkers. Travelers should not accept drugs of any kind, as the drugs may be altered or harmful, and the use or sale of narcotic drugs is illegal in Thailand. Additionally, alcoholic beverages, medications and drugs may be more potent or of a different composition than similar ones in the United States.

Penalties for the possession of, use of, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Thailand are severe. Foreigners are not excused from these checks, and anyone whose urine tests positive for drugs is arrested and charged. The possession of even small quantities of “soft drugs” for recreational purposes can result in lengthy jail sentences and deportation. Enforcement action against people involved in all aspect of illicit drugs has increased significantly. Canadians are reminded that Thai laws regarding illegal drugs are very strict and include the death penalty for serious offences. The possession of even small amounts of illegal drugs, including marijuana, can result in severe fines and/or prison sentences. Visitors should be aware that night-time police spot-checks to search for illegal drugs have become common in and around entertainment venues in Thailand.

Never become involved with drugs of any kind in Thailand. Amphetamines and Ecstasy are regarded as class A drugs and possession or trafficking of them carries the same penalties as, for example, heroin.

The long, mountainous border with Myanmar (Burma) brings refugees, illegal immigrants, and drugs into the country. Most people think about Thailand as having only drugs & girls. Enforcement action against people involved in all aspect of illicit drugs has increased significantly, becarefull not to ruin your holiday and your life.

Filed Under: Travel And Leisure Tagged With: Alcoholic Beverages, Illegal Immigrants, Mountainous Border

Tags

15 Months Absolute Pleasure Andaman Sea Baht Bangkok Best Beaches Buddhist Temples Business Visa Cheap Travel Colorful Flowers Constitutional Monarchy Fiance Visa floating market Fruit Lovers Full Moon Party Grievance Health Tourism Jet Skis Kingdom Of Thailand King Rama Luxury Restaurants Mountain Areas Outdoor Enthusiasts Phi Phi Phuket Private Clinics Quality Golf resorts Spiritual Haven Supermarkets Thai Customs Thai food Thailand Thailand Government Thailand Travel Thai Marriage Thai Word tips Tourists Tourist Visa travel Travel And Tourism University Hospitals Visa Application Visa Thailand

Categories

  • A Delicious Vegetarian Maharashtrian Thali In Pune India
  • Arts And Entertainment
  • Best Approach To Tax Problem
  • Business And Market Overview Of Indonesia
  • Buying Cars Online With Cars4thais
  • Communications
  • Creative Real Estate Financing Methods
  • Crocodile Farm
  • Cutting Costs On That Fabulous Cruise
  • Discount Hotels In Japan
  • Enter The Oasis Of Dusit Princess Koh Chang
  • Finance
  • Flights To Accra And Kotoka International Airport
  • Global Medical Book Announcing Their Definition Of Medical Tourism
  • Green Card Lottery USAFIS United States Immigration Part Two Hundred Thirty Four
  • Health And Fitness
  • Home And Family
  • Home Improvement
  • Hotels! Hotels! Pick Your Hotel!
  • How To Say Sorry To Your Man – Help For Women Who've Made A Mistake
  • Hua Hin And Prachupuap Khirikan
  • Insurance
  • Internet And Businesses Online
  • Investing
  • Krabi A Destination For Relaxing Vacation
  • L.A. Rental Car Offers The Best Possible Car Rental Deals
  • Lamai
  • Lapland Is The Perfect Summer Destination
  • Legal
  • Medical Tourism And Global Healthcare Where Are You Going?
  • News And Society
  • Pattaya Red Light District Where You Should Stay For Holiday
  • Personal Ads
  • Probationary Period
  • Real Estate
  • Recreation And Sports
  • Reference And Education
  • Relationships
  • Retain Only The Best Criminal Attorney
  • Shopping And Product Reviews
  • Stay In Luxury Beach Hotel In Phuket
  • Sukhumvit – The Quintessential Thai Nocturnal Experience
  • Thai Women For Marriage & Dating At Online Dating Sites
  • Thailand Spa
  • Thailand</b> As An Outsourced Software Development Destination
  • Thailand</b> At Booking Station
  • Thailand</b> Dating Services
  • Thailand</b> For Thai And Foreign Companies
  • Thailand</b> Gap Year Choices
  • Thailand</b> Hotel
  • Thailand</b> Hotels Booking
  • Thailand</b> LNG Export And Import Markets To 2015 Aarkstore Enterprise Market Research
  • Thailand</b> Mail Order Brides At Thai Dating Service
  • Thailand</b> Make For An Intriguing Holiday
  • Thailand</b> Travel In 5 Easy Steps
  • Thailand</b> Women For Love And Marriage At Bangkok Dating Sites
  • Tokyo Eatables, Timesaving And Cost Low
  • Toronto Airport Limousine Service
  • Travel And Leisure
  • Travel Company
  • Travel Tips: Bangkok Flight Travelers
  • UKRAINE TRY TO ATTRACT OIL AND GAS INVESTORS BUT LACK INFRASTRUCTURE TO DO SO
  • Uncategorized
  • US K1 Fiancee Visa: When Can My Thai Fiancee Travel To The USA?
  • Vacations

Copyright © 2023 Thailander.com · WordPress · Log in