Phuket - Busted in BKK with 7 Valium = 10,000 Baht

philly · #1 30-06-2009, 23:25

Took the bus from Pattaya to Bkk today and the Police stopped and searched me as I got of the bus and they found 7 valium in my wash bag. On the way to the Police station I managed to pay off the policeman but it cost me 10, 000 Baht. Explained that I bought them from a Pharmacy I only use them to help me sleep but didn't do any good.

Make sure you don't carry anything if you are getting bus to Ekami station, they were searching nearly every farang. So much for trying to save a few baht instead of taking a taxi.

22sye22 · #2 30-06-2009, 23:40

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Originally Posted by philly

Took the bus from Pattaya to Bkk today and the Police stopped and searched me as I got of the bus and they found 7 valium in my wash bag. On the way to the Police station I managed to pay off the policeman but it cost me 10, 000 Baht. Explained that I bought them from a Pharmacy I only use them to help me sleep but didn't do any good.

Make sure you don't carry anything if you are getting bus to Ekami station, they were searching nearly every farang. So much for trying to save a few baht instead of taking a taxi.

i did nt relise they were ilegal ??????????

LivinLOS · #3 30-06-2009, 23:51

Prescription only.. Tho this was obviously a shakedown..

I go through customs with them all the time, tho I do take care to avoid UAE etc..

Benjy · #4 30-06-2009, 23:58

How did they know they were valium?

Sure they didn't just assume it was something else?

mrsnake3695 · #5 01-07-2009, 06:08

I have a perscription for Vicadine for back pain. Is this going to be a problem if I carry them in the perscription bottle?

JayBee · #6 01-07-2009, 06:38

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Originally Posted by 22sye22

i did nt relise they were ilegal ??????????

They used to sell them everywhere, no script needed. But two years ago, whne I went to a pharmacy in BKK, then they said a script was needed. So I think the policy has changed from what it once was.

Easiest thing to do would be to go get a script from a Thai doctor, then you are covered. I would think you wouldn't have a problem, though, if they were in a farang prescripton bottle that was clearly marked, and not an expired date on it.

Nam Pla · #7 01-07-2009, 09:06

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Originally Posted by JayBee

They used to sell them everywhere, no script needed. But two years ago, whne I went to a pharmacy in BKK, then they said a script was needed. So I think the policy has changed from what it once was.

Easiest thing to do would be to go get a script from a Thai doctor, then you are covered. I would think you wouldn't have a problem, though, if they were in a farang prescripton bottle that was clearly marked, and not an expired date on it.

Yep, script needed now. And it's been for more than two years for sure. Of course that doesn't stop some unscrupulous pharms from selling them to you! And of course that wouldn't stop some unscrupulous doctors from giving you a script... TIT 555

Benjy · #8 01-07-2009, 12:03

I thought that Thai Pharmacies had to have a Dr on hand anyhow, just get them to do it.

MrDK · #9 01-07-2009, 12:09

I travel with Xanax.
I presume that the pharmacy label with my name on it will suffice as proof of prescription.

wabbits · #10 01-07-2009, 12:21

Maybe they could have been anything and he was getting his money one way or the other!!

SeanCally · #11 01-07-2009, 12:56

you can still buy them in phuket , no problem

not good as i use for flying

LivinLOS · #12 01-07-2009, 14:25

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Originally Posted by Benjy

I thought that Thai Pharmacies had to have a Dr on hand anyhow, just get them to do it.

Only a 'clinic' has the doctor..

Theres a few in town who will write up any script for a fee..

Evilbaz · #13 01-07-2009, 14:47

If you carry evidence of the script or the bottle states the name of the Dr. and your name it shouldn't be a problem ....but, This is Thailand!

It has always amused me that in a country with such severe drug penalities that almost anything can be bought over the counter without a script.

Benjy, that guy or gal in the white coat isn't a Doctor - they are a pharmacist (or an apothecary).

Benjy · #14 01-07-2009, 14:55

Presumably with a Doctorate

Evilbaz · #15 01-07-2009, 15:04

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Originally Posted by Benjy

Presumably with a Doctorate

No.

I don't know of any country which requires a Doctorate for Pharmacy if that's what you meant.
Not even the U.S.of A. with its penchant for higher degrees.

Medical Doctors don't have a "Doctorate" (PhD or Doctorate of Philosophy or Piled High and Deep). They have degrees in Medicine and Surgery and a vocational qualification for their speciality.

Sorry for being pedantic but you picked on the wrong peed ant 55555!

Benjy · #16 01-07-2009, 15:22

Still, every pharmacy as far as I was aware needed to have a licensed Doctor affiliated with it, you can't just go and open a pharmacy up like a 7-11.

Crazy_Matt · #17 01-07-2009, 15:33

OK this opens up a new line of questions.

Doctors in Phuket (patong) to visit for prescriptions.. and price to visit them.

cheers

JayBee · #18 01-07-2009, 15:34

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Originally Posted by Evilbaz

No.

Medical Doctors don't have a "Doctorate" (PhD or Doctorate of Philosophy or Piled High and Deep). They have degrees in Medicine and Surgery and a vocational qualification for their speciality.

Medical doctors do have a doctorate. A doctorate simply means a degree at the doctoral level from an accredited eductional institution. A PhD means you are a Doctor of Philosophy. An M.D. means you are a Doctor of Medicine. A D.D. means you are a Doctor of Dentistry.

LivinLOS · #19 01-07-2009, 15:44

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Originally Posted by Crazy_Matt

OK this opens up a new line of questions.

Doctors in Phuket (patong) to visit for prescriptions.. and price to visit them.

cheers

Pornsak.. Anything except morphine and codiene.. Including a script for diet pills that can (possibly) be used to excuse / mitigate a failed drug test.

Managed once to get morphine ampules (real medical need.. Long story) but the Doc was so freaked about it I will not post his location.

Crazy_Matt · #20 01-07-2009, 15:47

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Originally Posted by LivinLOS

Pornsak.. Anything except morphine and codiene.. Including a script for diet pills that can (possibly) be used to excuse / mitigate a failed drug test.

Managed once to get morphine ampules (real medical need.. Long story) but the Doc was so freaked about it I will not post his location.

Thats a great name.,, Porn-Sak

Where is Porn-Sak.. patong?

Crazy_Matt · #21 01-07-2009, 15:55

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Thats a great name.,, Porn-Sak

Where is Porn-Sak.. patong?

NO.. I remember where PornSak is.. no need to answer my ignorant question.

luv u long time · #22 01-07-2009, 16:07

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Originally Posted by LivinLOS

Pornsak.. Anything except morphine and codiene.. Including a script for diet pills that can (possibly) be used to excuse / mitigate a failed drug test.

Managed once to get morphine ampules (real medical need.. Long story) but the Doc was so freaked about it I will not post his location.

I always get morphine tablets but not amps, or actually tabs with a high dose of morphine in it for when i get my tattoo on my back done.....

I went into a pharmacy i always use and asked him for something to ease the pain a little and he gave me these.... He said they make you like you drunk.. I said can i drink on them and he said yes but make you more drunk..555555

Evilbaz · #23 01-07-2009, 16:08

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Originally Posted by JayBee

Medical doctors do have a doctorate. A doctorate simply means a degree at the doctoral level from an accredited eductional institution. A PhD means you are a Doctor of Philosophy. An M.D. means you are a Doctor of Medicine. A D.D. means you are a Doctor of Dentistry.

IN THE USA!
Vive la difference JB.

In the British and Australian systems doctors who practise medicine do a vocational degree (often Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery hence the designation MBBS). Doctor of Medicine is higher degree MD not a basic qualification.
These days in the USA you need a PhD to become a garbologist or hygienic engineer. You guys have a penchant for Big Titles instead of Big Money.
Hence entry level for many healthcare professions has gone, over the years in the USA from High School Diploma to Bachelor Degree to Masters Degree.
What next - a PhD entry to finish with a SuperDoctorate?
Having worked in the North American, Australian, English and Spanish healthcare systems as a practitioner and educator I know a bit about this - going back to the mid 60s.

But to avoid a 23 page hijacking diatribe with the Forum's Greatest Pedant
I AGREE - YOU ARE RIGHT JAYBEE.

In the USA 55555!

Simbo · #24 01-07-2009, 16:44

Does this mean nurses have a nursorate?

11 · #25 01-07-2009, 17:02

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Originally Posted by JayBee

A D.D. means you are a.

... bird with big tits!

marc26 · #26 01-07-2009, 20:17

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Originally Posted by Evilbaz

IN THE USA!
Vive la difference JB.

In the British and Australian systems doctors who practise medicine do a vocational degree (often Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery hence the designation MBBS). Doctor of Medicine is higher degree MD not a basic qualification.
These days in the USA you need a PhD to become a garbologist or hygienic engineer. You guys have a penchant for Big Titles instead of Big Money.
Hence entry level for many healthcare professions has gone, over the years in the USA from High School Diploma to Bachelor Degree to Masters Degree.
What next - a PhD entry to finish with a SuperDoctorate?
Having worked in the North American, Australian, English and Spanish healthcare systems as a practitioner and educator I know a bit about this - going back to the mid 60s.

But to avoid a 23 page hijacking diatribe with the Forum's Greatest Pedant
I AGREE - YOU ARE RIGHT JAYBEE.

In the USA 55555!

i may be wrong, but doesn't the US have the best medical schools, so i would presume anything they want to call their degrees is fine by the numerous people that come to the US to receive theur degrees

and only reason i am under impression that US has the best medical schools is because of the vast amount of foreign nationals that go there to study

marc26 · #27 01-07-2009, 20:17

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... bird with big tits!

haha
that was very funny
glad i am only one in office today 55555

11 · #28 01-07-2009, 20:27

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Originally Posted by marc26

glad i am only one in office today 55555

Just GS pumping it seems ... summer doldrums are here ... roll on Friday!

marc26 · #29 01-07-2009, 20:32

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Just GS pumping it seems ... summer doldrums are here ... roll on Friday!

Canada Day here
i come in for any calls we get for US orders,which is about 2
but I did tell Ao my company made me come in on Canadian holidays because i am American and not allowed to celebrate Canadian holidays. she doesn't think that is very nice 55555

11 · #30 01-07-2009, 20:36

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Canada Day here
i come in for any calls we get for US orders,which is about 2
but I did tell Ao my company made me come in on Canadian holidays because i am American and not allowed to celebrate Canadian holidays. she doesn't think that is very nice 55555

Happy Cannuk Day - seems a bit discriminatary - well at least you get a nice long weekend - eh.

marc26 · #31 01-07-2009, 20:40

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Happy Cannuk Day - seems a bit discriminatary - well at least you get a nice long weekend - eh.

nah, i actually had today off but with Ao working today and i live 2 blocks away, i told them i'd come in. no need for anyone else to drive into work today
BM Jimbulljag coming in tonight and i have rest of week off, so s/b fun( and work will be absolutely dead next 2 days)

Captain · #32 01-07-2009, 20:45

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Originally Posted by marc26

i may be wrong, but doesn't the US have the best medical schools, so i would presume anything they want to call their degrees is fine by the numerous people that come to the US to receive theur degrees

and only reason i am under impression that US has the best medical schools is because of the vast amount of foreign nationals that go there to study

While the US has very good medical schools, they are not the only ones, so I won't rate which is the best. You got fantastic European universities also.
Difference is that the US has a lot more money to spend (rich sponsors) so that they can lure the best specialists to the US with the promise that there is enough money for their research. Some of those specialists still commute between Europe and the US.
I know some branches (of research) where the US is currently not at the top.
F.E. in Belgium we have the VUB/ULB (agnostic/atheistic free university) where a lot of research on IVF is done. Belgium is one of the top countries (due to those facts and legislation) where a lot of IVF is done, also on citizens from other countries. Even the Catholic University of Leuven continues their research on this path, in spite of protests from the Vatican.
Same with stam cell research where a lot is done in Europe, as we didn't have the objections from your former president, politicians and part of your citizens.

Simbo · #33 01-07-2009, 20:58

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Originally Posted by 11

Happy Cannuk Day - seems a bit discriminatary - well at least you get a nice long weekend - eh.

I thought Cannuck was in Staffordshire- didn't realise they had a 'Special Day'

marc26 · #34 01-07-2009, 21:00

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Originally Posted by Captain

While the US has very good medical schools, they are not the only ones, so I won't rate which is the best. You got fantastic European universities also.
Difference is that the US has a lot more money to spend (rich sponsors) so that they can lure the best specialists to the US with the promise that there is enough money for their research. Some of those specialists still commute between Europe and the US.
I know some branches (of research) where the US is currently not at the top.
F.E. in Belgium we have the VUB/ULB (agnostic/atheistic free university) where a lot of research on IVF is done. Belgium is one of the top countries (due to those facts and legislation) where a lot of IVF is done, also on citizens from other countries. Even the Catholic University of Leuven continues their research on this path, in spite of protests from the Vatican.
Same with stam cell research where a lot is done in Europe, as we didn't have the objections from your former president, politicians and part of your citizens.

good, informative info Cap
as i said, that wasnt a "US has the best" statement
it was sort of a guess because of what I have seen with the foreign nationals. also, living in Boston, it gets drilled in constantly we have the best hospitals in Boston. now i don't know how true that is, but i do know Boston oes have some world reknowned hospitals, but that can be said for a lot of hosptials worldwide
i read an interesting article before that these rich Saudis would come and rent out a whole floor at the Ritz Carlton while a family memeber was being operated on

Captain · #35 01-07-2009, 21:06

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i read an interesting article before that these rich Saudis would come and rent out a whole floor at the Ritz Carlton while a family memeber was being operated on

We had a problem in Belgium with a Saudi princess and her whole court residing for quite some months in a top hotel in Brussels (rented a complete floor) while she tried to get IVF pregnant.
Problem was she thought her maids were slaves, working day & night, little sleep, no leaving the floor... till one escaped and alerted the police.