British Tourist Exposes Horrific Conditions in Thai Prison

A British tourist, who remains anonymous, has revealed the horrific conditions inside Thai prisons after being detained for 15 days for overstaying his visa. He described being held in cramped cells with up to 130 other inmates, facing unsanitary conditions including hole-in-the-floor toilets, and limited ventilation, allowing only an hour of outdoor time per week. The man documented the appalling environment through secretly captured videos, showing filthy food trays washed on the bathroom floor and infestations of fire ants and cockroaches. Initially arriving in Thailand with hopes of starting a business, his plans unraveled after a dispute with an ex led to his arrest in Pattaya. He reported incidents of police violence during his arrest, and the dire prison conditions, which forced him to bribe guards for food and space. His experience serves as a stark warning to other travelers about the potential realities of being detained abroad.