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Shafted in Bangkok

Broken Bad · 2012-05-01 21:23:17

Arriving late in BKK airport via Beijing we went through the usual baggage claim and changed some money and were eager to get to the hotel as it had been a really long day and we were already late. We walked through customs - the normal way I always go, which is through the nothing to declare area, when a couple of cutoms…

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#32 10-08-2012 10:44am
ebbsy

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Been to Thailand 11 times and lived there for a few years. A lot of the advice above is true and wise.

In Thailand small things can mushroom into big problems very quickly, its always better to keep your powder clean. Learning to speak a few Thai phrases such as how much? are a great help when dealing with officials or street sellers.
My Mrs always used to show them the cash and they always took it. I would name a price and start to walk away, usually they would chase after ye to accept it.

Fags are dirt cheap in Thailand tho, as the poster above said. No need to take risks.

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#33 15-08-2012 11:54am
endofrainbow

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surely it is up to the individual to make themselves aware of customs allowances? same way the responsibility lies with the individual to ensure they have current passports and visas (if required)?

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