It was reported that British embassy officials would...

It was reported that British embassy officials would consult with the lawyer of Anthony Flannaghan, a Briton sentenced to death on drug charges, to determine the best time to approach Thai officials in a bid to spare his life. Flannaghan, 34, received a death sentence for possessing drugs with intent to sell them, while Stephen Wilcox, 39, was jailed for 33 and a half years for possessing drugs, the British Foreign Office said.
"Mr. Flannaghan has 30 days in which to lodge an appeal," an embassy spokesman told AFP. "But the Thai authorities are well aware of the British government's opposition to the death penalty. We oppose its use in all circumstances."
British policy is to approach the Thai authorities "at the appropriate time" and officials will talk with Flannaghan's lawyer about when that might be, said the spokesman, who did not want to be identified.
Flannaghan and Wilcox were arrested separately last April in Bangkok and on the southern island of Koh Samui after being tipped off by British agents.
Flannaghan was arrested after arriving from Koh Samui overland with 1.3 kilograms (2.86 pounds) of heroin hidden in his luggage. He claimed he was hired by Wilcox to transport the heroin to Bangkok for 24,000 baht (561 dollars).
Police in Koh Samui then searched Wilcox's home on the island and arrested him after finding quantities of heroin, methamphetamines and marijuana.