Misinformation. The charge was child porn, and it was a California warrant. The Thais held him for extradition to the US, at which time he confessed.
Once some on posts information/misinformation on a thread, it's repeated. Wonder how many FR readers don't follow the thread to conclusion and come away with the impression, he just wanted to get out of some Thai jail...
"Misinformation. The charge was child porn, and it was a California warrant."
Had not seen that just read the Thai authorities arrested him for a "sex crime". Thanks for the clarifications.