Surviving Prison in Thailand | Locked Up Abroad

Reece Harle was living in Thai Land with his dad until he decided to start selling crystal meth in Bangkok. During what was going to be his final transaction Reece was caught by the Thai Drug Police and thrown in jail.
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[@TheBatugan77]

Been to Thailand at least ten times. They don't play around. Obey their laws. Respect their customs. Not hard.

[@fleshtaffy]

Only ten times?

[@samdobie6748]

@@fleshtaffy That's a lot to go on holiday to the same country

[@fleshtaffy]

@@samdobie6748 not a lot to be an expert on their current laws and customs lol. But yea you're right this guy could be 30 for all I know.

[@CringeModeActivated]

@@fleshtaffy It cost alot to go to Thailand, atleast where i'm from

[@ericwoodlee9745]

@@CringeModeActivated With your name, I assume that you’re from the US. The only expensive thing is the flight, which isn’t to bad. I’ve bought round trip tickets from Vegas for as little as $750, and once you get to Thailand everything is cheap.

[@11viya]

Born and lived in Bangkok for 20 years. Don't get involved in that scene if you don't have the pockets to buy your way out. Rule of law is different there.

[@IslanderloverBKK]

As part Thai and been living here for 26 years, just stay away from the "dark areas", Bangkok Hilton is a place you definitely won't enjoy especially if you don't have the money. So many beautiful places to see and fun activities to do legally! Don't try fighting the locals too and try to resolve conflicts with a cool head. Thais are kind and helpful people generally, just don't make them lose face in their own land or you'll see a side you wish you didn't bring out.

[@chawnangels564]

Why you shouldn’t fight with the locals Thais? What will happen?

[@user-th7dw7wg8y]

​@@chawnangels564 muay thai strong bro.😂

[@guddlom7655]

Absolutely spot on.make problems with the locals and they are around you like.flies,they all have thier own types of mafia

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

I am a farang living in Chiang Rai. Good advice, bro.

[@MrSimonw58]

I won't go there ... I've had Thai girlfriends in countries outside Thailand .... no fning way will I go there !!

[@ramthianthomson601]

Thank you for story!.

[@anddrestorres9888]

Never do anything drug related in south east Asia ( the laws are super strict )

[@prestonphelps1649]

Doesn't stop a lot of young men coming here..... I see it all the time. 30 year old bloke with no visible means of support, living in a nice condo, superbike ect.....

[@hmalik5232]

Why don’t they have more progressive drug laws? Why should people adhere to ridiculous laws?

[@jonko262]

@@hmalik5232 Because of the consequences if you‘re not.

[@hmalik5232]

@@jonko262 the laws should be changed

[@jonko262]

@@hmalik5232 Yes of course, but I don't think that not adhering to them will change them

[@awwwyeaboyeeee]

How did this guy not beforehand know how stupid it is to break drug laws in Thailand?

[@emperorfrenguin]

The guy wears a nose ring, nuff said

[@shadowfilm7980]

He even says in this video how he had heard about Thai prisons. How bad they are. Beforehand. Yet he did it anyway. Not too smart. And hooked on the drugs.

[@johnbarry8283]

Drugs are everywhere in Thailand bro he just the real unlucky one to get caught

[@the_jingo]

@@johnbarry8283not really they have a much better criminal catch rate than most country

[@andymeighan8160]

Been to that lovely country a few times and the people are lovely. So don't disrespect the culture or the laws.

[@juleslina9510]

Thank you so much ❤

[@rubenhayk5514]

if you seek excitement ,you get excitement, but dont be surprised if adventure starts and you no longer able to stop it

[@gabrieichew782]

I knew a guy from Singapore who got arrested for possession of heroin in Thailand and sent to prison there. He suffered for the first 2 weeks but from the moment his brother visited him and brought money, he lived luxuriously. Better sleeping conditions, no longer ate prison food, booze, drugs and he didn't even get deported upon his release. They simply handed his passport back to him. That was in the late in the late 90s. Not sure if the same arrangements are possible now.

[@joelmonkley6177]

He would of been deported but the rest is true if you have 💰 money being in prison in Thailand is not that bad I know some guys that were there for years they shared a cell with another guy one had their own cell some one cooked his food another washed he's clothes outside in the prison yard they had a little area were they lounged around on deck chairs a little garden never said about booze but plenty of drugs shemales lol they didn't say too much but I knew but they also said if they didn't have money it would of been very uncomfortable

[@df4196]

I mean you’re lucky they were bribe-able or else your friend would be 💀

[@jasonfalcon7821]

Sounds like a lie although anything is possible when it comes down to money.

[@doubled5927]

Hopefully you are doing better and making better decisions for your life sir!

[@karmayt8956]

I’ve been homeless most of my life, so even though I was free didn’t mean I don’t know poverty and abuse in America. I worked hard to say no to people who would get me in trouble and said yes to self improvement and yes to the library. People can’t help you stand on your own feet. You have to demand that for yourself.

[@horrorclause4122]

then how u have a phone

[@Tortortoriz]

@@horrorclause4122 same question 🤔

[@harryeneal6755]

People have helped you stop the lie

[@marquanbowie4808]

People can't help you stand on your feet if they can definitely help you get up on your feet you always need somebody

[@BarbaraWalters_]

@@horrorclause4122 obama phone for homeless

[@Mr.BobsDog]

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

[@yourpapichulo8859]

I’m in Thailand right now. It’s quite safe and the people are nice. Im here now for almost 6 weeks and never seen a fight or robbing on the street or what so ever. Remember to ALWAYS respect their king and royal family. You’re a guest in his kingdom. Respect that kingdom and you won’t be in trouble.

[@charlieparkeris]

I lived there for 5 years. It's easy to have a peaceful life there with no hassle. I'm not into drugs or anything like that, so the Thai underworld was never something I diced with. I go back there in two weeks after 3 years away.

[@ricviewz1]

Be happy and make oher happy that's the key to live and keep away from crime

[@scottabelli3406]

Hey just enjoy working for the railroad

[@dobklyznskovik6705]

They have a King??? Are you $hitting me? 😆😂🤣

[@yourpapichulo8859]

@@dobklyznskovik6705 bruh what

[@senox_hd]

Awesome Video poorly its so short would love to hear the full story! Sad it has so little views

[@willkelly7570]

There is full one out there somewhere mate. Was on tele in april let me see if i can find the link

[@senox_hd]

@@willkelly7570 That would be awesome!

[@kmlm8660]

Search banged up abroad Thai ice storm on KZbin

[@hishamalhejaili6357]

Wow amazing

[@unclemayhem6696]

Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.

[@dobklyznskovik6705]

You don't have to do a crime to do time.

[@alparslankorkmaz2964]

Nice video.

[@pompeyo7]

Its amazing what humans can go through

[@Magmax30]

Mental strength beats physical strength.

[@TheChurchofCacti]

I would rather be locked up in Thailand Prison than American. Safer, you can buy your own cell, and you can buy luxuries even McDonalds every day if u want. Most westerners have a Thai servant, no joke. Drugs, Women, anything is possible. It's a City within a City.

[@janetrogers4738]

it's amazing how stupid people can be. don't take illegal drugs into countries where you face death or major prison time. Don't do drugs the first time No chance of getting addicted.

[@sittinonthedockofthebay7002]

@@janetrogers4738 it takes a special kind of human

[@laza6141]

@@janetrogers4738 Thanks Janet.

[@capeofstormz5974]

He betrayed you? No,you betrayed yourself.

[@quentenphilip6922]

100%..... He just needed to be scared straight, in order to LEARN!

[@sparks1792]

I mean he did betray him yea he was stupid for being involved but he got betrayed

[@christianb8228]

Can we get some full episodes plz

[@willkelly7570]

I had charity cage fight with this lad. Let's just say it didn't go well. He is one tuff lad. Lovely bloke tho. Still talk to him now

[@reeceharle1891]

Yes Will! So much respect for you mate, really appreciate the message as well bro, will catch up soon 👊

[@stewartcameron1516]

Still talk to him now? what prison visits? or are you in there with him?

[@kratchaiilago601]

so good to be true...

[@lj7169]

Where can we watch these new seasons online because there's only the first 3 seasons on the banged up abroad account?

[@fleshtaffy]

I am wondering the same

[@LombokBeautifuLIsland]

Good job

[@victor11100]

Where can i see the full episode???

[@ramthianthomson601]

So sad.

[@Nora_meow99]

Nice,,

[@danielgonzalez9684]

good holidays sancho

[@Faris2a4]

Nice

[@hanifrahman909]

I Want full video please.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

All of these episodes of locked up abroad are awesome! You should watch them all.

[@noyzbc]

Are there new episodes?

[@elainebmack]

Being in Thailand is really very simple. Follow the laws and respect the culture and you'll be ok. Thailand is a wonderful country, so there is no need to make trouble for yourself.

[@user-gu6uu8ni9m]

i love national geographic

[@senianns9522]

UK prisons need to be more like Thai prisons! No one ever wants to go back to a Thai prison! I have actually visited a friend in Bang Kwang Prison. It is a terrible place!

[@andrewe.8373]

Than move to a country where there’s no human rights if you love authoritarian third world countries’ so much

[@guddlom7655]

Exactly you would see crime cut right down overnight.and a.lot less pressure on the cops,-but while we have left wing do gooders very little chance of that

[@sjmusicz]

*betrayal is the biggest poison*

[@quentenphilip6922]

Your enemies can't betray you... YOU are your OWN worst enemy, the worst MONSTERS YOU create are the ones from your BAD CHOICES!

[@quentenphilip6922]

... Whatever Secrets you keep in the DARK will ALWAYS finds it way to SURFACE into the LIGHT....

[@janetrogers4738]

Don't break laws no betrayal.

[@colincharlton9339]

Just how long did he get?

[@TheSlader321]

I was born in Thailand and live in Thailand but never knew they were this violent

[@sourabhsahu7351]

Atleast give us a full story

[@benedicthampus4964]

Where’s the full episode?

[@BLD426]

That's when (commercial) I realized (commercial) I was probably (commercial) in (commercial) trouble. Next (commercial) I....... You get the point. 😁

[@superkotlite7239]

❣️

[@user-tu4ls7zi7u]

The land of smiles 🙏

[@siegfriedschmitz5260]

where is the full episode?

[@upfordebate7247]

Served his sentence and still blames the guy that snitched on him if he wasn't behaving in a way that warranted snitching he wouldn't have gone to prison

[@coreyhedges6059]

Sounds like something a snitch would say

[@30SecnClips]

Sounds like something a snitch would say

[@6912191]

Sounds like something a snitch would say

[@COOLBREEZESC]

You must be a snitch yourself

[@upfordebate7247]

@@COOLBREEZESC So you must be an ignorant criminal

[@Flow_State1991]

Where's part 2?

[@pladampa]

We are apologize.

[@tarek4774]

You guys should contact Brittney Griner when she gets out. I would kill to see an episode where she talks about her life being locked up in Russia.

[@noobie1890]

10 years maybe ahahaha

[@luvmibratt]

You would kill to see that ?

[@lauralikessomestuff]

hoy

[@tarek4774]

@@noobie1890 Say what again??🤣🤣🤣

[@sonny9493]

@@noobie1890 ohhhhh

[@scottforbes4933]

Thats why you shouldn't do drugs in ASEAN countries especially in Indonesia.

[@janetrogers4738]

Just don't do drugs period. Save yourself and your brain and save your money.

[@robertmasina7388]

The spelling is Asian, not Asean.

[@SIDEMPUANPETUALANG]

Sidempuan petualang listen new friend...thanks sharing Vidio

[@josephjose3501]

Anyone knows how to watch full videos and free (last seasons) thanks🙏🙏

[@samxyx]

What episode and season is this from? Wish they put that in the description for all their video clips

[@bodeenlynchfield1200]

I could answer this but I don't like your profile Pic

[@Bendablob]

Thai ice storm

[@Simomajola1]

@@bodeenlynchfield1200 😂

[@aliedansyah9317]

Nusakambangan island in south java sea... Prison darkest in the world... Thanks... From north Banten... Indonesia...

[@kukukaka7640]

Your English....

[@aliedansyah9317]

@@kukukaka7640 im Indonesia...

[@kjireland3567]

Did they make him re-enact his on traumatic experience lol

[@miaomiaou_]

It’s probably an actor the entire time lol

[@ReaIitySociety]

This is so terrifying...

[@pnw_element9822]

Welcome to my country THAILAND 🇹🇭

[@Chriswoodonfire]

I’ve been to Thailand a bunch of times

[@tonyawms3186]

I went to Honduras & Belize. The authorities are mean. I was standing up for my rights when robbed. They said you're NOT in America. I 💋 kissed American soil when I got off the plane.

[@prestonphelps1649]

yep . I had similar experience. That is why I don't wellcome people coming across the usa border....... they bring that culture. " corruption es completo "

[@draganromcevic6337]

Then you went to Detroit... 🤣

[@jinwang7354]

When I was in Bangkok i was approached by undercover policemen who posed as drug pushers trying to sell drugs to tourists, i knew this game they play so I told them to get lost.

[@ulrichkristensen4087]

I have come to the kingdom for 30 years started as a backpacker, i have never ever experienced that, i have paid tea money while stopped in traffic, that's it

[@lulabellelewis1507]

I know a person that went there after bidding on a job,he claims that at the airport headed back to the states, his personal bank, password, was stolen from his luggage, that drugs was planted and he is in prison, 4000 kept him alive, but now don’t know whether he is dead or alive

[@guddlom7655]

Very true About undercover police selling drugs to tourists then they threatan to arrest them.if they don't give em tea money

[@guddlom7655]

Just stay clear of them.easy to just ignore

[@rdrohanpro8497]

Hello

[@mael2039]

If people from other countries commit crimes in our country, we try them according to our laws and we put them in prison according to our laws, too. Yes, the conditions in some countries's prisons are reprehensible, but it's quite normal that you're going to be brought to justice in the country you're committing the crime in.

[@annettepayne822]

That’s it? I want more!

[@snl1754]

More? Go to Thailand and try run a mini cartel-- then its all yours.

[@annettepayne822]

@@snl1754 no too hot . Australia is hot enough for me . No cartels though

[@user-ub5qp8sq1w]

The show I'd called banged up abroad. This is just a small peice of one episode

[@youthought3161]

Any links to the full episode of this one ☝️

[@joekicker3196]

Thai is the full episode. This dummy's life would take a book. The Thai prison is a small part of it.

[@youthought3161]

@@joekicker3196 I would say your stupidity actually hurts pal

[@djenilei8224]

nice story

[@xxzinks]

I'm never watching this again on your channel it's just part of the show

[@jtaussie3734]

You are lucky enough that you get caught in Thailand. If you get caught in Singapore you're be dead by now. So you should respect the law in any country that you're visit.

[@waltermoore7578]

So what happened to him..it must have turned out Rough!

[@reeceharle1891]

I'm free, I have my own business and u have a son now. Thanks for the comment 👍🏻

[@kieronkelso6094]

I just got out of Thai prison Pattaya and Rayong. Didn't expect to. I'm a farang

[@tomcroydonfrommtthomas4719]

Not one bit of this was actually filmed in Thailand

[@DMay1]

Thailand is very safe & beautiful country to be in. All you have to do is respect their culture, their laws and do the right thing. If you act up, they WILL make an example out of you!

[@mattsmith718]

I have a co-worker who only travels to Thailand for their cheap hookers. This dude is shameless, lol will always bring back picture of his "girlfriends", completely doesn't get that that they just like his money, not actually him. Its funny listening to him talk cause he's all into threesomes, crazy stuff, but he gets all serious about "Don't insult the King!" He said at the beginning of movies they will play this short thing about the "King" and you must stand up and show respect, not doing so could get you arrested.

[@holycow3355]

You must be living under a rock/la la land, never heard corrupt cops frame people ???!!!! NO REPLY READ.

[@GG-nn4op]

Well the police literally put drugs in peoples suitcases. You ain’t got a clue bro

[@nocturnalwolf7559]

@@GG-nn4op watching too many movies buddy and you liked your own comment

[@jay-lm4we]

​@@nocturnalwolf7559So did you.

[@badman5356]

Perfect prison for Prison Break season 6

[@pattywickson9046]

Read the book , Damaged done. About the Aussie prisoner Warren Fellows time in the big Tiger. That will shock you on how your treated in there. Absolutely brutal.

[@th33399]

Stay away from drugs in Thailand. It is the dumbest thing you can do to get involved in drugs and befriending dealers. Not surprised one bit his "friend" set him up.

[@KingKhan-ep3pf]

Where is he now? Still in prison or

[@andymeighan8160]

Why would you get mixed up in drugs in a place like that. Everyone and I mean everyone knows the consequences jail end of. And I mean end of

[@malibuhiegts]

I knew someone who got driven by an extremely drunk driver on a moped, they crashed Into a woman and child, both of them knocked out, luckily the woman and child weren't badly hurt, woke up and he was in prison getting charged with the drunk driving and hitting someone, he said that he rotted in prison where inmates died of disease, neglect and starvation for 6 months before his appeal to get them to check the cctv to prove that it was not him that was driving, apparently the police who "witnessed" it don't lie so they never thought to listen to his side

[@zoch9797]

Barbarians whose laws and courts are a joke.

[@holdup1036]

Yes, in Thailand, despite facts and evidences, the Thais' testimonies are always deemed as valid by police. Like farangs are all compulsive liars or to get something off them ;)

[@swan1098]

As long as KZbin is around there’s always gonna be a first.

[@goose.107]

true.

[@thygreatmark]

For real

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

But there will never be a last.

[@travisandrews852]

@@goose.107 puwywwyuu

[@travisandrews852]

@@goose.107 ytporuiwttoqyqopw

[@commentwhendrunk]

Common sense is best or suffer the consequences...glad you survived to telll the tale.

[@brahmburgers]

Even common sense can be deadly. An American was walking on a sidewalk in Phuket, Thailand. A tourist bus drove by at speed. The driver forgot to close the luggage compartment door. The tourist was nearly cut in two.

[@ulrichkristensen4087]

@@brahmburgers well Thailand has deadly traffic, i did not hear of this incident, did he survive

[@centillion1684]

March 13 2024 7:19 pm Title of the video says thailand prison..

[@Bobbychristopher]

lol, most of the Locked Up Abroad episodes are from Thailand...and i live here...from USA

[@macksauka3176]

True 😂😂

[@alessandrofrioli6978]

Brits and Aussies perfect vacation plans

[@superadmin01]

They the prison in the Philippines. You're still lucky in Bangkok.

[@vanillabreado]

Human rights is something so hard to get in Thailand saying as a Thai we do want to change that but moving out of country is much more easier

[@vanillabreado]

@@hmalik5232 what make you think I don’t want human right?

[@hmalik5232]

@@vanillabreado I misread your comment sorry, I thought you said we do not want to change

[@wildSpiritboy857]

How to which in uk

[@SoLo09O55]

I live in Thailand.

[@camels9654]

I bet he never touches ice again

[@alex16637]

👍

[@Shivam-ot6lh]

Looks like scofield in prison break

[@cob571]

...How was this filmed?

[@pi9857]

Not the actual person. A person that closely resembled him that will speak on his behalf. True story, but different speaker. Just like Netflix’s Narcos (2015). All was true, but that wasn’t the real Pablo Escobar.

[@dave9456]

Ice ice baby 😂😂😂

[@GeorgeHussla]

P A U L D E N I N O

[@samnews3759]

the prisoner are speaking (khmer) cambodian

[@rogeramezquita5685]

I guess I’m paying for National Geographic membership 😒😒😒😒

[@PeterHarvey-zz8jv]

Don't do drugs then

[@Carlit0Tit0]

4:20 I'm sorry but they sound like the martians from the Mars Attacks movie lol

[@YuriUK]

Why oh why some choose to break the law while visiting other countries especially knowing what will happen to them in jail is beyond me, I mean risking death sentence especially.

[@anthonyfrance4796]

Thailand tony they don't mess about bro

[@user-vg5rv5xf4u]

They gave you a kicking first? 😂

[@jay-po4mu]

George groves life went downhill after boxing

[@jarrodyuki7081]

no child policy for those below poverty and one child policy for those below median income.