@@Keyframe5I hope YT reversed its demonetization decision since your channel is so entertaining and helpful at the same time. New sub here too after watching this video.
I think a death sentence is too harsh though. Perhaps 10 to 20 years in prison would be more acceptable. Edit: however if murder was involved I would say life in prison is acceptable
@@neutechnica I think it is overrated anyway. There's hidden darkness with evil that does need true light. That said- I can see why others sometimes find certain benefits to various stuff.. the stuff wouldn't sell if it didn't work so well! Hmm...
😂 the guy and his wife have some very colourful associates. However, if you think owning a tiny flea-ridden hotel, bar and masseur parlour in low-price Thailand can make you millions in US dollars good luck to you. There is a good reason that these come-and-go establishments can be bought for a song.
The father saying his son is innocent, the way his son was living....he owned 3 condos, houses, hotel, bar, yatch, csars and bikes, not just regular cars and bikes but high end vehicles.....how did his son afford his lifestyle, i know Thailand is cheap compared to Australia but still from the picture's, those things are still expensive even in Thailand.
More expensive in Thailand cars here are +300% tax so anymore sports/super cars even normal Mercedes Benz or a BMW is 300% more than what you would pay let’s say in Germany or the US
@@materockk1579 Makes ya wonder how there's a 500 kg charge or allegation or something of any sort since something was obviously raised up way higher than it was, which screams someone was Framing someone or maybe vendetta or Idk- it just sounds really rough and brutal. These are the basic reasons why I stay out of certain stuff. I don't know all that- don't want to see bloody death all the time, but I always try to refrain from judging people for their lives and choices. Getting Framed and railroaded is worse than the damn set up crap. Justice seems totally broken in this world. No confidence.
Exactly I saw one of his interview. He said, "My son shouldn't have to deal with that sentence. He's an Australian Citizen" Well Sir, he did the Crime in Thailand so he can do the Time there too. foh
Thai police and government are corrupt. Cook was obviously doing very well owning 3 businesses, dealing in the underworld but nothing the police could pin on him. No reason to smuggle drugs into Thailand especially across the ocean. All his property seized! I wonder where that ended up?
I agree with you, if it had been someone else’s son he’d be saying exactly the same has you or I have said, okay I don’t agree with the death penalty in any country but, if that’s their law and you break it then you will receive the same punishment as the locals of that country, our government in the UK have said in no uncertain terms, if you go to any country and you break that countries laws, don’t expect us to help you because we won’t, unfortunately it is what it is.
@@Bikegypsy-StudioAnd has been for decades. People all over the world are going to use and have been using drugs of all kinds for centuries. Criminalizing them has created a black market that has only generated violence and strife. There isn’t a perfect solution but obviously nothing has stopped drug use and it’s time to rethink the approach and wrestle the trade away from these cartels and criminal gangs and treat it as a public health issue and invest in more treatment and prevention.
Well Mr. Cook, when your son was enjoying his life with yachts, huge house and high end cars at the expense of the poor Thai people, did you not question your son where he got his wealth
I see why Indonesia executes their drug traders from Australia otherwise they will find all kinds of ways to not pay for their crimes. At Bali there are signs at the airports, bringing in drugs is a death sentence!!
I live here, Thailand. My observation regarding Thai Police is that they are generally quite OK. In my experience, much more approachable and reasonable than NZ police.
@@Matt-us1gtI would say you can’t. It just depends on how much you’re willing to pay them. The reason why Thai police seem so gullible is due to their realities earning powers. Give the NZ police a under table bribe of several million dollars and I bet they’d drop everything.
I have seen way too many episodes of “locked up abroad” and to do stuff like this in foreign countries is asking for problems ! It’s just not worth the risk seriously
Do the crime do the time! Everyone here in Australia is warned about the South East Asian law's regarding drugs and we watched as two of the Bali nine were executed for drug trafficking, why would anyone be surprised or upset over these law's and punishments!
You did a fantastic job with info! I don’t have sympathy for Australians (I’m Australian) who go to these countries and do some of the dumbest s##t they KNOW will get them the death penalty!! It’s awful that these third world countries having to put up with arrogant, obnoxious and dangerous foreigners coming over and just causing trouble and wreaking havoc, when they KNOW the laws and how they say it is to be locked away if you even touch drugs over there.. 🙄.
@@eyeswideopen7777 yes they should know better but that story is ages old , about 6-8yrs old and those 3 were acquitted and all charges dropped , you don't know shit
Australian here. Couldn't GAFF about these filthy crooks. Thai laws should be able to do whatever they want with them. I hope all their assets were seized and sold as well. They deserve nothing.
Great video. Thats why people need to obey the law of each and every country. I feel sorry for all the people involved. I have been to Thailand many times. Beautiful country. Peace and love from Maldives.
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If you go to other country and break the law there then you are subject to whatever punishment that country may have. Just keep yourself out of trouble! Do not trust or rely in anybody cause as a foreigner always everything will be against you. Again, stay out of trouble and that means even the appearance of any illegal stuff.
Yeah, basketball player flies into Russia with “weed vapes”, and gets arrested for dope smuggling. Then gets to fly home, free as a bird. It’s not fair for the people that have to serve the time for the same crime, that don’t have government help to get out. Unbelievable…
@@cesartoledo5621 So you don't like basketball players, but I bet you like Rugby players who sell drugs to little kids and are verified pedophiles... ha ha.
My neighbor was busted in Bali Indonesia with hash and he just a tourist... He had some personal use on him and did years there until he could finally get family to get money to a lawyer and fight for him... He did almost 3yrs for 100 bucks worth of hash ... Foreigners make huge mistakes doing this in any country outside US
This is already happening in the Philippines. Just like Paul Le Roux's case who was hiding in the posh village in Makati. I'm certain that many criminals have been hiding and bought properties in the Philippines tourist spots like Bohol, Boracay, Palawan, Siargao, in connivance with the provincial filipinas who were mostly bisaya.
This should also be the same consequence for crimes against children and human trafficking. Pretty odd that seems to go on alot in these countries without much attention on it as drugs are.
@@bigradwolf5001 and they love to hide behind the Church. I knew a drug trafficker attached to one of the largest cartels in the world back in the 80’s. He was a total Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde who “loved” his mom and use the loverboy scam to entice poor local women and later turn them into his employees. He also would go to Church every Sunday and preach GOD in efforts to convince people he was some type of saint when, in reality, he was the living incarnation of the devil.
Not sure it was the "worst-of-the-worst" who have been executed, but often it is those who don't have anyone championing their causes who end up being executed. It's probably more the weakest of those convicted.
They knew exactly what they were doing and the consequences for doing it. Yes, our judicial system has its problems but I'd sure want to be in the U. S. A.
This Cook guy seems to have acquired considerable wealth in a short period of time. This tells me he was involved in the drug business. Shame the witness was deemed unreliable because of his involvement in other criminal activity. It doesn't mean he wasn't telling the truth on this occasion I have no sympathy for drug dealers like Cook. I hope the confiscated wealth stayed in Thailand and was put to good use. And this dumping of drugs into waters where they harm marine life.
The only thing I learned is that you can murder someone in Thailand and completely get away with it if you cooperate with the investigation. Ridiculous
Not completely get away, but like getting a discount on your jail time. And that's only if it's a difficult-to-investigate case that the polices need your cooperation. If it's an easy case and you got caught red hand, they don't need your cooperation and therefore no discount.
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Also.. Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya has not been extradited back to Thailand, in part because he is believed to be living in a foreign country that does not have an extradition treaty with Thailand. Extradition is a legal process that requires the cooperation of two countries, and without an agreement in place, it can be difficult or impossible to bring a suspect back to face trial. Additionally, even in cases where an extradition treaty exists, the country where the suspect is residing may have legal or procedural barriers that prevent their extradition. In Yoovidhya's case, it is unclear what specific factors may be blocking his extradition, but it is likely to involve a combination of legal, diplomatic, and political considerations.
what a cast of characters, so thats how he had the hotel , restaurant, massage parlor , boat, etc, at 36 or younger,, incredible story,,,,,,do the crime, do the time,,,,,,,,,,,,
Well the case rested on a statement from an unreliable witness who basically became unreliable because of his later involvement in crime himself,but the investigation should of been targeted towards the witness background prior to getting involved in crime himself so I would say very very lucky people to have gotten a walk out.
I remember how they railroaded that American girl in Italy when her roommate was murdered. It was like they did so just to make a big sensation of it, and the fact she was American. Many snares abroad. Even worse in China I hear.
It is not the drugs, that is the killer, it is the money that is involved. Drugs play a part in the promise of a better life. People do not know the consequences they involve themselves when dealing with this lifestyle. Stay away, best option.
Hog shit. You don't go from zero kg of crystal to 50-500kg. How many kids took their first hit off this guys efforts? Drugs ruin people and this guy is responsible for contributing to the problem. Smuggling them into a country where it is illegal deserves the full extent of the law. Thailands consequences are very clear.
Saying Drugs don't Kill people is Probably top 3 Ignorant statements a Human Being can make... Along With : • Water is NOT wet • The Sun does NOT Shine. • Drugs do NOT Kill.
@@beastmode4617 don't know, but 1 name kinda doesn't prove much, there's a lot of people here doing bad things, they come from all over the world, some just get caught more than others tho...
Honestly, I like how Thailand/Asian countries have death penalty for drug traffickers, and it is nice that they are thorough and don't just kill off random people.
I personally think the death penalty should be abolished. As a Thai person myself with some family members who got caught in unfortunate situations I'd prefer a nuanced approach and maybe even liberalization of drug laws like in western Europe or canada. The reason I say this though is what if they have the wrong guy, not because I have any sympathy for the criminal. I think there should be a level of punishment between a low level dealer vs the higher up orchestrator, just depends on person and situation.
"I find it interesting that they use the word "Preponderous"..."I don't even know what that word mean"💀 A hidden, unintended piece of comedy gold with how you delivered that😂
They got away. That's sad. Somebody got paid really big. Cook and his wife were not framed BUT "somebody" framed the person that testified against them. The income from the so called "business" like massage parlors put together aren't enough for all those exotic cars and everything that are too expensive. They don't add up.
A friend of mine was put in a Thai prison. It was horrible and the sea entered somehow. My friend was simply working in a bar. He was accused, falsely, of dealing drugs. It was simply assumed because of his skin colour that he was a dealer. Thank God he got released from the dreadful place.
In some countries like Indonesia I believe that it is or was stated on your application visa that importation of illicit drugs carries the death penalty I traveled to 22 countries over four decades with a passport.i was very aware of local laws and respected them all.i wonder how other countries would fare with similar laws.
seems very fishy, the guy had a lot of money and was very wealthy, if they seized all his assets and never gave it back to him even after he was found innocent, and knowing he would leave the country for fear of another death sentence then they get to keep all his wealth
Preponderance is a standard of evidence. Others include beyond reasonable doubt and balance of probabilities. My understanding is that preponderance of evidence sits between the two. I am not sure why the Supreme Court would use that expression. It might be that they wanted to emphasize there was a weak basis to the case.
so how exactly does a police boat "loose" a 60ft sailboat? they saw him drop drugs then the sailboat ran from a powerboat that does 25+ kts easily (guessing its like a big PBY type)? makes zero sense.
You showed the number of foreigners executed but how many were arrested? How many were charged? How many were convicted.? And then show the same with the nationals. They look guilty to me ( not that I care of they sell drugs or what they do to outlaw bikers). Where did he get his money? Any way I think there might be a double standard. Foreigners can get away with breaking the law if they're from a country that sends a lot of tourists. And that's not fare to the Thais.
Can't judge by looks brother, very unamerican to do, this and many other cases always runs deeper, but, he summarized and shared, those numbers you ask are open and easy to look up..
@JefffromChicago Look, I don't claim to have all the answers, and I'm not here to defend or condemn anyone. The purpose of this video is to highlight the consequences of committing serious crimes in a country like Thailand, where the legal system on narcotics like "ice" is known to be strict and uncompromising. As for your questions about how many foreigners were arrested, charged, or convicted, I don't have those numbers off the top of my head, and I think that is irrelevant to the video. However, the point of the video is that if you break the law in Thailand, you're likely to face severe punishment, regardless of your nationality. Regarding your comment on double standards, I can't say I agree. The law applies to everyone equally, regardless of where they come from. I think it's important to remember that Thailand is a sovereign nation with its own laws and regulations, and everyone, including the locals need to respect that if we want to visit or do business here. So let's focus on the message of the video, which is that committing crimes in Thailand is a serious matter with severe consequences. And let's all do our part to promote a safe and respectful environment for locals and visitors alike.
@JefffromChicago, I want to add that the issue of foreign nationals being held accountable for their actions is not one-sided. Just recently, a Thai citizen who fled the scene of an accident in Michigan was ordered by a top police general to be put on a plane back to the US to face federal charges. The legal system in Thailand works both ways, and people from all backgrounds, nationalities, and walks of life are expected to follow the law. aseannow.com/topic/1287383-big-joke-instrumental-in-return-of-thai-hit-and-run-driver-to-us-shell-be-met-by-fbi-in-michigan/ The case of the individuals in my video is a clear example of the consequences of breaking the law in Thailand. And as for where they got their money or their guilt or innocence, that's not for me to judge. The legal system has already done that. What we can all agree on is that the drug trade and other serious crimes have devastating effects on individuals and society as a whole. The message of the video is clear: committing crimes in Thailand is not worth the risk, and we should all do our part to promote a safe and respectful environment for everyone
Nope, not at all, absolutely no, very very few foreigners have actually been sentenced to death here, life in prison is a whole other story, but 10 or less in the last 10-15 years
This is a good video. You should perhaps make more "True Crime" Thailand videos. It is an interesting niche and could be successful if done well. BTW- "preponderance" means greater in weight or numbers. It is most often used in the English speaking world in the context of the law where in civil lawsuits the burden of proof for a plaintiff is to prove their case "by a preponderance of the evidence". This is less stringent standard than the "beyond a reasonable doubt" burden required in criminal cases in the English legal system and means that in civil lawsuits you must merely prove that it is more likely than not that your claim is true. The way the word "preponderance" is used in the article you quoted makes no sense. What probably happened is there is some sort of "preponderance of the evidence" burden in either the criminal or appeals process in Thailand and what the Thai Court was saying was that because they were throwing out the key testimony of the shady individual who was running sex trafficking operation, the prosecution case no longer met the "preponderance of the evidence" standard necessary to earn a conviction and that is why the case was tossed. But in the translation to English it got all screwed up somehow because the person translating the article wasn't familiar with these concepts.
Your statement about the meaning of "preponderance" and its most common usage in the English speaking world in the context of the law is true. I believe the given translation seems to me that the Thai Court was suggesting that the testimony given by the shady individual who was running the sex trafficking operation was not credible and therefore had no weight or value in determining the outcome of the case. The use of the word "preponderance" in this context is not entirely clear, but it could be interpreted as meaning that the testimony was not significant enough to meet the burden of proof required in the case, which could have been "beyond a reasonable doubt" or some other standard depending on the specific legal context. However, it is difficult to determine the exact meaning and implications of the statement without further information about the case and the specific legal context in Thailand.
@KarenT Thanks, but after this upload, my entire channel got demonetized. There is a very good chance this will be my last upload. There is no point in making another channel since I don't know what I did wrong. Take care.
And I don't have any more stories about this kind of event. Even if I come back to upload videos, there is no more stories I will make that is similar to this one.
Great Job with telling this story with details and visuals. Got a new subscriber 😊
Tell youtube that, because this channel got completely demonetized after this upload...
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@@Keyframe5I hope YT reversed its demonetization decision since your channel is so entertaining and helpful at the same time.
New sub here too after watching this video.
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@@Keyframe5 don't be an idiot than.
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Man anyone crazy enough to traffic illegal narcotics in a foreign country where you have no rights....that kind of stupidity deserves punishment.
Seriously, meth absolutely wrecks people's lives.
It’s hearsay it can be anyone they can put the blame on remember money is corruption everyone gets bought out. Especially police
Tell that to Biden. Mexicans are killing Americans all day long, lacing things with Fentanyl
I think a death sentence is too harsh though. Perhaps 10 to 20 years in prison would be more acceptable.
Edit: however if murder was involved I would say life in prison is acceptable
@@neutechnica I think it is overrated anyway. There's hidden darkness with evil that does need true light.
That said- I can see why others sometimes find certain benefits to various stuff.. the stuff wouldn't sell if it didn't work so well! Hmm...
Wake up Daddy , yacht's , hotels Ferrari ???? Give me a break
So you say somebody can't be profitable or wealthy in that country and not be suspected of drug dealing? Do you know how ridiculous you sound?
😂 the guy and his wife have some very colourful associates. However, if you think owning a tiny flea-ridden hotel, bar and masseur parlour in low-price Thailand can make you millions in US dollars good luck to you. There is a good reason that these come-and-go establishments can be bought for a song.
Full denial - lies for his son.
@@mrroman3862are you suggesting this couple have all these associations with dubious characters but they are all above board themselves??
@@mrroman3862 You're the one who sounds naive, a juvenile or maybe retarded.
It's as if you're not aware how the real world works.
Great video. It always shocks me when foreigners continue to break asian drug laws, knowing how severe they are.
Greed is very strong.
IKR
People think they are exceptional or invincible ,its like a driver driving like crazy ,he knows people get into fatal accidents but still do it
I can't believe cannabis is legal in Thailand now whilst still being illegal in a free country like Australia.
Typical arrogant foreigners who feel their above the law. Welcome to Thailand.
The father saying his son is innocent, the way his son was living....he owned 3 condos, houses, hotel, bar, yatch, csars and bikes, not just regular cars and bikes but high end vehicles.....how did his son afford his lifestyle, i know Thailand is cheap compared to Australia but still from the picture's, those things are still expensive even in Thailand.
More expensive in Thailand cars here are +300% tax so anymore sports/super cars even normal Mercedes Benz or a BMW is 300% more than what you would pay let’s say in Germany or the US
exactly
@@187_forlife5 yup, Same in China. all imported merchandise are expensive, Luxury cars are far more expensive than what we pay here.
He might have been involved in that human trafficking ring with Paul. Also a good chance there was some prostitution going on in his businesses.
Those things cost more in Thailand than Australia. Lol
Commit a crime in another country, accept their punishment.
bah
Nah, death for drugs is pathetic. The Thai military and police sell drugs, government is a bad joke everywhere.
@@rickstalentedtongue910 exsctly these ppl say that until it happens to one of them. Nuts
@@kevinflores583 Some people aren't dumb enough to peddle drugs in a foreign country.
@@gabrielday9519 I see americans doing it all the time in my country, how bout that??? idiot
Each country has its own law, rules, and regulations..Just respect the Law...you will avoid all problems...
You can be Framed too.
@@materockk1579 Sure you can. Anywhere in the world.
@@materockk1579 Makes ya wonder how there's a 500 kg charge or allegation or something of any sort since something was obviously raised up way higher than it was, which screams someone was Framing someone or maybe vendetta or Idk- it just sounds really rough and brutal. These are the basic reasons why I stay out of certain stuff. I don't know all that- don't want to see bloody death all the time, but I always try to refrain from judging people for their lives and choices.
Getting Framed and railroaded is worse than the damn set up crap. Justice seems totally broken in this world. No confidence.
Lots of farang succumb in Thailand...beautiful place but underneath danger for lurks for the unwary 🛑
Don't forget malicious prosecution.
Why does Cook’s father think his son should receive special treatment? Nope, the son broke the law, he should be treated exactly the same as a local!
Exactly I saw one of his interview. He said, "My son shouldn't have to deal with that sentence. He's an Australian Citizen" Well Sir, he did the Crime in Thailand so he can do the Time there too. foh
Thai police and government are corrupt. Cook was obviously doing very well owning 3 businesses, dealing in the underworld but nothing the police could pin on him. No reason to smuggle drugs into Thailand especially across the ocean. All his property seized! I wonder where that ended up?
did you guys finish the video?@@StillJustD
I agree with you, if it had been someone else’s son he’d be saying exactly the same has you or I have said, okay I don’t agree with the death penalty in any country but, if that’s their law and you break it then you will receive the same punishment as the locals of that country, our government in the UK have said in no uncertain terms, if you go to any country and you break that countries laws, don’t expect us to help you because we won’t, unfortunately it is what it is.
I believe Luke was set up.
Don't deal drugs in SE Asia. It never ends well.
Don't deal DRUGS AT ALL
Thailand is a drug hub
@@Bikegypsy-StudioAnd has been for decades. People all over the world are going to use and have been using drugs of all kinds for centuries. Criminalizing them has created a black market that has only generated violence and strife. There isn’t a perfect solution but obviously nothing has stopped drug use and it’s time to rethink the approach and wrestle the trade away from these cartels and criminal gangs and treat it as a public health issue and invest in more treatment and prevention.
@@Bikegypsy-Studiogotta do something about the triads
@@muayboran6111 I don’t know how they could clean up this mess.
Well Mr. Cook, when your son was enjoying his life with yachts, huge house and high end cars at the expense of the poor Thai people, did you not question your son where he got his wealth
Very good question 👍👍👍👍
@@rowlandpaes9213He knew..
I see why Indonesia executes their drug traders from Australia otherwise they will find all kinds of ways to not pay for their crimes. At Bali there are signs at the airports, bringing in drugs is a death sentence!!
Indonesia is a shithole.
The Bali 9.
No repeat offender
And some still do it. Lol
Same in Taiwan 🇹🇼
I live here, Thailand. My observation regarding Thai Police is that they are generally quite OK. In my experience, much more approachable and reasonable than NZ police.
Yet you can't pay off NZ police the way you can with Thai police
@Henry is simply looking naively on the surface ....
@@Matt-us1gt you can. Just takes more $$$ and higher connections
@@Matt-us1gtI would say you can’t. It just depends on how much you’re willing to pay them.
The reason why Thai police seem so gullible is due to their realities earning powers. Give the NZ police a under table bribe of several million dollars and I bet they’d drop everything.
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There should be harder sentences for drug dealers! They have destroyed so many families for so long and all for their greed of money
Drug users should have some responsibility too. They destroy themselves.
@@1020player If they do, it’s their problem, not someone else’s!!
All drugs should be legalised. Keeping them illegal does nothing and fuels the business
They never forced anyone to come and buy drugs heroin
No mention of how this guy had that much money.
Yes, the Australian Hells Angels put up the money, they bought it, and it was smuggled from China to Thailand, then it would be smuggled to Australia
I have seen way too many episodes of “locked up abroad” and to do stuff like this in foreign countries is asking for problems ! It’s just not worth the risk seriously
Used to watch those series locked up abroad / banged up abroad
is that your only concern?? not even worried about the number of human lifes at stake? I hope you don't live in my country.
Do the crime do the time! Everyone here in Australia is warned about the South East Asian law's regarding drugs and we watched as two of the Bali nine were executed for drug trafficking, why would anyone be surprised or upset over these law's and punishments!
its Amazing the dad was completely oblivious to what is son was really like!
BINGO!!! no excuses 💪
@@NicholasOckhuisen Was he though?
When Australians get caught for drugs in Asia. Australia goes crazy and the government tries everything to get them out.
You did a fantastic job with info!
I don’t have sympathy for Australians (I’m Australian) who go to these countries and do some of the dumbest s##t they KNOW will get them the death penalty!!
It’s awful that these third world countries having to put up with arrogant, obnoxious and dangerous foreigners coming over and just causing trouble and wreaking havoc, when they KNOW the laws and how they say it is to be locked away if you even touch drugs over there.. 🙄.
Just like otto warmbier who goes to a country that hates their people and steal a poster as souvenir🙄
White privilege
you need to get the correct story first before judging ... this bloke does not know all that went on
@@geofferyrobertson6608 why? They should know better
@@eyeswideopen7777 yes they should know better but that story is ages old , about 6-8yrs old and those 3 were acquitted and all charges dropped , you don't know shit
Australian here. Couldn't GAFF about these filthy crooks. Thai laws should be able to do whatever they want with them. I hope all their assets were seized and sold as well. They deserve nothing.
So happy to hear that, 4 years ago the Philippines declared hunting season and after that crime stopped and is very safe now.
Great video. Thats why people need to obey the law of each and every country. I feel sorry for all the people involved. I have been to Thailand many times. Beautiful country. Peace and love from Maldives.
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Great video. But clear as day they bought their way out. You don’t go from death row to freedom that fast in Thailand without paying.
Of course. Money rules everything
Yep, get anything in Thailand for money
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!
Great video. Very interesting and well-edited. Bravo!
Thank you very much!
If you go to other country and break the law there then you are subject to whatever punishment that country may have. Just keep yourself out of trouble! Do not trust or rely in anybody cause as a foreigner always everything will be against you. Again, stay out of trouble and that means even the appearance of any illegal stuff.
Yeah, basketball player flies into Russia with “weed vapes”, and gets arrested for dope smuggling. Then gets to fly home, free as a bird. It’s not fair for the people that have to serve the time for the same crime, that don’t have government help to get out. Unbelievable…
@@cesartoledo5621 So you don't like basketball players, but I bet you like Rugby players who sell drugs to little kids and are verified pedophiles... ha ha.
@@cesartoledo5621 What the hell are “weed vapes”??! 😂🤣
@@chicagogyrl4846TCH vape...
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Don't do the crime if you can't do the time
For drug dealing you are out of time.
U know that line makes no sense...cant do the time???if they lock ur ass up u have no choice but to do the time dumbfuck
At minute 9.00 I love how the 2 Cambodian cops arrested the hit man, carted him away by sandwiching him on their motorbike.
My neighbor was busted in Bali Indonesia with hash and he just a tourist... He had some personal use on him and did years there until he could finally get family to get money to a lawyer and fight for him... He did almost 3yrs for 100 bucks worth of hash ...
Foreigners make huge mistakes doing this in any country outside US
The Thai police sounds like the Keystone cops. Your coastguard was outran by a sailboat? tf
They are corrupt as hell and get away with it, Thai justice is a bad joke.
Don't FA around in foreign countries and expect the same treatment as your home country. End of story.
This is already happening in the Philippines. Just like Paul Le Roux's case who was hiding in the posh village in Makati. I'm certain that many criminals have been hiding and bought properties in the Philippines tourist spots like Bohol, Boracay, Palawan, Siargao, in connivance with the provincial filipinas who were mostly bisaya.
Live by the sword ,die by the sword
In Malaysia it's automatic death penalty without any courts involvement. Warning signs about drugs smuggling are everywhere.
And it works .. good on Malaysia
Same with Singapore.. they won't take no shit from anyone.
@@geraldmcdevitt3996
Most definitely.
This should also be the same consequence for crimes against children and human trafficking. Pretty odd that seems to go on alot in these countries without much attention on it as drugs are.
Religious nutjob places are like that.
all drug traffickers are family men until they get caught. let them all rot in prison.
They also "love" their moms.
@@bigradwolf5001 and they love to hide behind the Church. I knew a drug trafficker attached to one of the largest cartels in the world back in the 80’s. He was a total Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde who “loved” his mom and use the loverboy scam to entice poor local women and later turn them into his employees. He also would go to Church every Sunday and preach GOD in efforts to convince people he was some type of saint when, in reality, he was the living incarnation of the devil.
So, a sailboat which has a top speed of maybe 10 knots was able to elude the Thai patrol boat?
Maybe the sailboat was powered by the sheer force of their fear of death row?
Does not not sense.
and never even went to pick up the sacks.weird
Lol, never in this world.
mate you have a point that does not make sense 😂
Fascinating facts!
This was really interesting. A lot of careful and thorough research went into this.
Not sure it was the "worst-of-the-worst" who have been executed, but often it is those who don't have anyone championing their causes who end up being executed. It's probably more the weakest of those convicted.
They knew exactly what they were doing and the consequences for doing it.
Yes, our judicial system has its problems but I'd sure want to be in the U. S. A.
Yes, at least your system is very safe,... for 25% of the population!
This Cook guy seems to have acquired considerable wealth in a short period of time. This tells me he was involved in the drug business. Shame the witness was deemed unreliable because of his involvement in other criminal activity. It doesn't mean he wasn't telling the truth on this occasion
I have no sympathy for drug dealers like Cook. I hope the confiscated wealth stayed in Thailand and was put to good use. And this dumping of drugs into waters where they harm marine life.
The only thing I learned is that you can murder someone in Thailand and completely get away with it if you cooperate with the investigation. Ridiculous
Or if your circle of friends include a policeman or two.
Money definitely exchanged
Not completely get away, but like getting a discount on your jail time. And that's only if it's a difficult-to-investigate case that the polices need your cooperation. If it's an easy case and you got caught red hand, they don't need your cooperation and therefore no discount.
But it's like that in the US and many other countries as well though.
Totally wrong. May God change this system soon.
I have no sympathy for drug peddlers . If you indulge in such nefarious activities , then be prepared to face the consequences when caught .
Ever learn about the British Opium Trade Wars against China, etc?!
Awesome video!! Thanks!
Let’s just say KEYS. Great job telling the story but I had to rewind a few times due to uncontrollable laughter hearing you say Kirograms
Kiro😂welcome to shiddy wok can I take your shiddy order
Please don't do drugs in Thailand, Southeast Asia, at home, or anywhere else.
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The only way to get out of all responsibility of murder in Thailand (even a policeman) is to be the grandson of the founder of Red Bull.
Also..
Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya has not been extradited back to Thailand, in part because he is believed to be living in a foreign country that does not have an extradition treaty with Thailand. Extradition is a legal process that requires the cooperation of two countries, and without an agreement in place, it can be difficult or impossible to bring a suspect back to face trial. Additionally, even in cases where an extradition treaty exists, the country where the suspect is residing may have legal or procedural barriers that prevent their extradition. In Yoovidhya's case, it is unclear what specific factors may be blocking his extradition, but it is likely to involve a combination of legal, diplomatic, and political considerations.
Agreed. If you want to do drugs go to Colombia like a normal person.
I would not live in Thailand for anything!! 😂🤣
@@PierreDelecto576 Go to Amsterdam, like a normal person.
What was the wife's involvement. I'm not sure why she was given the death penalty
She brought shame on the country as a thai woman.
Enjoying all the spoils of the drug trafficking her husband was involved in. Lol. Yachts, cars, bikes, houses etc..
@@alci720enjoyment is not a crime.
She's Thai..and should know the laws, she disrespected her own country I suppose
In India she would be spared of course because she's a woman
what a cast of characters, so thats how he had the hotel , restaurant, massage parlor , boat, etc, at 36 or younger,, incredible story,,,,,,do the crime, do the time,,,,,,,,,,,,
The greed for money n the high life ... while they destroy youngsters n family homes ....😢
Amazing!! Guilty people from Australia never pay for their crimes.
Just not right!!!
Exactly, and Parliament House ACT is full of them !
The law of yhe land must be followed unless changed
Exactly
Give me a break!! 😂
Dan, your a kangaroo if you think that.
Fair dinkum.
Well the case rested on a statement from an unreliable witness who basically became unreliable because of his later involvement in crime himself,but the investigation should of been targeted towards the witness background prior to getting involved in crime himself so I would say very very lucky people to have gotten a walk out.
I remember how they railroaded that American girl in Italy when her roommate was murdered.
It was like they did so just to make a big sensation of it, and the fact she was American.
Many snares abroad. Even worse in China I hear.
@@margyeoman3564 Nobody likes u Americans.
@@margyeoman3564 I dont know if she did it but there certainly wasnt much evidence.
It is not the drugs, that is the killer, it is the money that is involved. Drugs play a part in the promise of a better life. People do not know the consequences they involve themselves when dealing with this lifestyle. Stay away, best option.
Hog shit. You don't go from zero kg of crystal to 50-500kg. How many kids took their first hit off this guys efforts? Drugs ruin people and this guy is responsible for contributing to the problem. Smuggling them into a country where it is illegal deserves the full extent of the law. Thailands consequences are very clear.
drug offenses mean death penalty in Thailand. Foreigners don't realize this.
Do not know the consequences? They know but think they will never get caught!
Saying Drugs don't Kill people is Probably top 3 Ignorant statements a Human Being can make... Along With :
• Water is NOT wet
• The Sun does NOT Shine.
• Drugs do NOT Kill.
"People do not know the consequences" - Living under a rock
Australians bringing all their social ills of their people and country to these poorer nations. Very sad for Thailand and the other nations.
Don't blame the Aussies, it's all countries..
@@isanBen maybe so, but the numbers don't lie! Facts are Facts..And sometimes the truth hurts!
@@isanBen No it's mostly the Aussies doing this criminal shyt in Asia. Look up the name Peter Gerard Scully.
@@Dan-xx5jq The fact is Thailand is corrupt beyond belief and they move their own drugs without the need of evil foreigners.
@@beastmode4617 don't know, but 1 name kinda doesn't prove much, there's a lot of people here doing bad things, they come from all over the world, some just get caught more than others tho...
When In Thailand stay away from drugs in Thailand 🇹🇭
Only Thais can do drugs. Foreigners need to be angels.
Honestly, I like how Thailand/Asian countries have death penalty for drug traffickers, and it is nice that they are thorough and don't just kill off random people.
Yet Pharma dealers walk free? Gimme a break!!! Biggest drug trafficking is facilitated by government officials!!!!
Same
Thailand rarely gives a death sentence to a foreigner.....
@@isanBen
They should start
I personally think the death penalty should be abolished. As a Thai person myself with some family members who got caught in unfortunate situations I'd prefer a nuanced approach and maybe even liberalization of drug laws like in western Europe or canada. The reason I say this though is what if they have the wrong guy, not because I have any sympathy for the criminal. I think there should be a level of punishment between a low level dealer vs the higher up orchestrator, just depends on person and situation.
Good video. Subscribed.
A tough lesson to play with fire in a foreign country especially involving drugs! You are playing with your life!!!
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Did the Police keep the missing 450 Kilogramm?
495kg, those 2 bags probably only about 5kg
cant help but think some money was exchanged for the supreme court ruling....
Good job ,Thailand 👏. They knew the heavy punishment and yet taking chances to commit crimes
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Yeah, and good job getting rich from your bribes!! 😂🤣
....super report n production....tks
"I find it interesting that they use the word "Preponderous"..."I don't even know what that word mean"💀 A hidden, unintended piece of comedy gold with how you delivered that😂
They got away. That's sad. Somebody got paid really big. Cook and his wife were not framed BUT "somebody" framed the person that testified against them.
The income from the so called "business" like massage parlors put together aren't enough for all those exotic cars and everything that are too expensive. They don't add up.
This is a very unfair world - when a person became rich he/she started to do evil things. Some got caught but many still doing the evil things. 🙈🙉🙊
Great video - thank you🙂
Salute to the Thailand laws regarding drugs.👍
Drugs is evil it makes people evil too.
Cannabis is legal now fool
@@magicaree yeah,i saw a video for that…is cannabis drugs?
New subscriber. I really liked your video. Just a little different in the true crime genre I love watching 👌
Tom, the voice, is back!
Wow you're the only person that notice! I have a prize for you ;)
The robotic voiceover had no soul. Much better to with your own voice and flare. 👍
How do you know this is not an AI voice I programed?
thankyou.
what PROGRAM YOU USE pc to create video.
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Very interesting and well presented! More of these stories!👍
A friend of mine was put in a Thai prison. It was horrible and the sea entered somehow. My friend was simply working in a bar. He was accused, falsely, of dealing drugs. It was simply assumed because of his skin colour that he was a dealer. Thank God he got released from the dreadful place.
@@ma-li3935 green
Lol black people in Thailand
@@ma-li3935 What color do you think..?
No one told him to do drugs! Follow the rules fken American!
@@ma-li3935 You sound Racist.
In some countries like Indonesia I believe that it is or was stated on your application visa that importation of illicit drugs carries the death penalty
I traveled to 22 countries over four decades with a passport.i was very aware of local laws and respected them all.i wonder how other countries would fare with similar laws.
seems very fishy, the guy had a lot of money and was very wealthy, if they seized all his assets and never gave it back to him even after he was found innocent, and knowing he would leave the country for fear of another death sentence then they get to keep all his wealth
Thats Thailand for you.
Break his A$$ one way or another.. Allow him to leave Thailand as a broke Bloke..
Welcome to Thailand
thats why he was released!!!
Good research!
Don’t get involved with drugs in South Asia, punishment is death.
southeast*
Excellent job 👍💯💯
Just a note on your sub titles....it is Australian not Austrian. Austrians come from Austria.
Thais often get the two countries mixed up.
Yeah ok, but which one has the kangaroos and those cute Koala bears?
Didn't watch your channel for months if not years and the quality of the production went up a lot!
Thumbs up 👍
Preponderance is a standard of evidence. Others include beyond reasonable doubt and balance of probabilities. My understanding is that preponderance of evidence sits between the two. I am not sure why the Supreme Court would use that expression. It might be that they wanted to emphasize there was a weak basis to the case.
People knew when dealing with illegal drugs; they're committing crime; yet the lure of money is stronger than moral thinking
Drug seller is serious crime.. Dead penalty
Wow great video thank you
Death sentence!
The moral of the story is…
Don’t do drugs or sell drugs or touch drugs in Thailand
😮 thx i enjoyed it
so how exactly does a police boat "loose" a 60ft sailboat? they saw him drop drugs then the sailboat ran from a powerboat that does 25+ kts easily (guessing its like a big PBY type)? makes zero sense.
In the video, that was a stock footage. It's not the real Thai police boat.
@@Keyframe5 so the Thai cost guard uses rowboats? because thats the only way a sailboat is getting away. story still makes no sense.
Cook's boat was not a sailboat, it was a yacht which has a motor or two
New sub here bro.. cool video😎🇦🇺👌
if your dealing drugs in asia, wear the consequences, no excuse's for idiots
amazing video amazing commentary
Very strict in Thailand. No fool around kind. Been that way for a long time.
People complain about US law enforcement and prisons, but compared to most of the world, the US is very permissive.
You showed the number of foreigners executed but how many were arrested? How many were charged? How many were convicted.? And then show the same with the nationals.
They look guilty to me ( not that I care of they sell drugs or what they do to outlaw bikers). Where did he get his money?
Any way I think there might be a double standard. Foreigners can get away with breaking the law if they're from a country that sends a lot of tourists. And that's not fare to the Thais.
Can't judge by looks brother, very unamerican to do, this and many other cases always runs deeper, but, he summarized and shared, those numbers you ask are open and easy to look up..
@JefffromChicago Look, I don't claim to have all the answers, and I'm not here to defend or condemn anyone. The purpose of this video is to highlight the consequences of committing serious crimes in a country like Thailand, where the legal system on narcotics like "ice" is known to be strict and uncompromising.
As for your questions about how many foreigners were arrested, charged, or convicted, I don't have those numbers off the top of my head, and I think that is irrelevant to the video. However, the point of the video is that if you break the law in Thailand, you're likely to face severe punishment, regardless of your nationality.
Regarding your comment on double standards, I can't say I agree. The law applies to everyone equally, regardless of where they come from. I think it's important to remember that Thailand is a sovereign nation with its own laws and regulations, and everyone, including the locals need to respect that if we want to visit or do business here.
So let's focus on the message of the video, which is that committing crimes in Thailand is a serious matter with severe consequences. And let's all do our part to promote a safe and respectful environment for locals and visitors alike.
@JefffromChicago, I want to add that the issue of foreign nationals being held accountable for their actions is not one-sided. Just recently, a Thai citizen who fled the scene of an accident in Michigan was ordered by a top police general to be put on a plane back to the US to face federal charges. The legal system in Thailand works both ways, and people from all backgrounds, nationalities, and walks of life are expected to follow the law. aseannow.com/topic/1287383-big-joke-instrumental-in-return-of-thai-hit-and-run-driver-to-us-shell-be-met-by-fbi-in-michigan/
The case of the individuals in my video is a clear example of the consequences of breaking the law in Thailand. And as for where they got their money or their guilt or innocence, that's not for me to judge. The legal system has already done that. What we can all agree on is that the drug trade and other serious crimes have devastating effects on individuals and society as a whole. The message of the video is clear: committing crimes in Thailand is not worth the risk, and we should all do our part to promote a safe and respectful environment for everyone
the foreign country governments pull their weight with the thais and thats why you see a lot of foreigners escape the death penalty.Namely Australia..
great video.
500 or 50 is death. Very well made and interesting video.
Nope, not at all, absolutely no, very very few foreigners have actually been sentenced to death here, life in prison is a whole other story, but 10 or less in the last 10-15 years
@@isanBen Life in a thai prison IS death.
Why are people still thinking they get lucky here, do stupid things,win stupid prizes..
Greed took over his life
Hmm you just said greed which is my nickname hahaha
Good documentary great detail.
This is a good video. You should perhaps make more "True Crime" Thailand videos. It is an interesting niche and could be successful if done well.
BTW- "preponderance" means greater in weight or numbers. It is most often used in the English speaking world in the context of the law where in civil lawsuits the burden of proof for a plaintiff is to prove their case "by a preponderance of the evidence". This is less stringent standard than the "beyond a reasonable doubt" burden required in criminal cases in the English legal system and means that in civil lawsuits you must merely prove that it is more likely than not that your claim is true.
The way the word "preponderance" is used in the article you quoted makes no sense. What probably happened is there is some sort of "preponderance of the evidence" burden in either the criminal or appeals process in Thailand and what the Thai Court was saying was that because they were throwing out the key testimony of the shady individual who was running sex trafficking operation, the prosecution case no longer met the "preponderance of the evidence" standard necessary to earn a conviction and that is why the case was tossed. But in the translation to English it got all screwed up somehow because the person translating the article wasn't familiar with these concepts.
Your statement about the meaning of "preponderance" and its most common usage in the English speaking world in the context of the law is true.
I believe the given translation seems to me that the Thai Court was suggesting that the testimony given by the shady individual who was running the sex trafficking operation was not credible and therefore had no weight or value in determining the outcome of the case. The use of the word "preponderance" in this context is not entirely clear, but it could be interpreted as meaning that the testimony was not significant enough to meet the burden of proof required in the case, which could have been "beyond a reasonable doubt" or some other standard depending on the specific legal context. However, it is difficult to determine the exact meaning and implications of the statement without further information about the case and the specific legal context in Thailand.
New subscriber. I really liked your video. Just a little different in the true crime genre I love watching 👌
@KarenT Thanks, but after this upload, my entire channel got demonetized. There is a very good chance this will be my last upload. There is no point in making another channel since I don't know what I did wrong. Take care.
And I don't have any more stories about this kind of event. Even if I come back to upload videos, there is no more stories I will make that is similar to this one.
2:42 Great editing trick. Love it!
Luke and his wife live in Hua Hin now
Dad looks like the first customer. 🤣