Comments on: 5 Rules of Not Being a Stupid Tourist

By: ChuckWow

ChuckWow — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:07:11 +0000

I always lock my passport in the hotel safety deposit box or in my wifes house. I would much rather pay a 500 Baht fine for not having my passport on me than lose it.

When it comes to carrying cash around I believe in the gambling adage – only bring as much as you can afford to lose.

By: little one

little one — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:22:06 +0000

yer it has happened to me thats why i put my purse in front pocket now thanks for the tips it hasn’t happened since

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The Real Dangers in Thailand Part 1 | Thailand Land of Smiles — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:54:54 +0000

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By: Holidays to Thailand

Holidays to Thailand — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:00:54 +0000

I must confess that on my very first trip to Thailand I was stupid enough to think that I wouldn’t have any problems and that I knew it all.

After 10days of a 30 day trip I managed to lose both my passport and a large chunk of my holiday money. (Full Moon Party! Don’t ask )

Luckely the money was in travellers checks and was replaced after convicing the company who issued them that I wasn’t trying to cheat them.

My passport however was a lot more trouble to replace and took an unplanned 5 days in Bangkok to get that sorted.

Good post for anyone travelling, not just to Thailand.

Holidays to Thailands last blog post..Loy Krathong Festival

By: Faara

Faara — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:10:08 +0000

Thanks for your advice, could be very useful for me!

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By: Talen

Talen — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:08:22 +0000

Good point Ken…one thing you could do is get an international drivers license and that should do the trick.

By: Ken Armstrong

Ken Armstrong — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:34:19 +0000

I agree wholeheartedly. I just want to add my own little experience. My drivers license doesn’t have a photo so when I recently went to America, I found I did need photo ID quite a bit. The only one I had was the old Passport so I ended up having it with my much more than I was comfortable with.

So, my advice, if you’re traveling and your passport is your only type of photo-id, get another one and leave the passport in the hotel safe where it belongs.

Ken Armstrongs last blog post..Anatomically Correct

By: Acakadut

Acakadut — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:57:08 +0000

thanks for being my top dropper

Acakaduts last blog post..snarky

By: Roger

Roger — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:36:21 +0000

What I find amazing is that people still need to be told these tips!!! It such comon sense …

And tip #6, when in trouble in the Land od Smile…. keep smiling… getting on your high horse will get you nowhere… especially with the police…

Rogers last blog post..Polygyny

By: Jena Isle

Jena Isle — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:53:05 +0000

These are indeed vital pointers for tourists. I would like to say that this should also be observed in my country and anywhere in the world. There will always be the bad elements of society trying to get the better of you. Thanks for sharing such important reminders.

Jena Isles last blog post..REMEMBER WHEN

By: self defense Rob

self defense Rob — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:49:08 +0000

I can’t remember the last time I put my wallet in my back pocket. I’ve done the front pocket trick forever now.

self defense Robs last blog post..Score 1 for the Puppy, 0 to the 3 Bears

By: Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:59:38 +0000

You see so many stupid farang in thailand. Today on the skytrain, I saw this couple with tons of expensive stuff on them. In BKK they might not get robbed but they are going to get ripped off everywhere. come on! think a bit!

Nomadic Matts last blog post..Tips for Traveling Paris

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:05:11 +0000

I don’t travel abroad as much as I’ve done in the past, but these are some EXCELLENT tips. Luckily we never ran into any of the problems you mentioned.

By: My Bug Life

My Bug Life — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:33:06 +0000

Good tips..especially #1. Thanks for sharing.

My Bug Lifes last blog post..An O Dough