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  • Written by Aquacraig on May 6, 2007
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    • People approach you and talk to you about anything that may lead them to ask you for a pen so they can write an address for you !
    On two occasions in Bangkok we were subject to this. They are very smooth and nice people but they want you to open your bag for a pen. As soon as you look down to do this their accomplice walks past and tries to grab your bag, wallet or purse.

    We were quick enough to smell a rat and closed the bag just as the accomplice was coming up to us, he quickly ran off along wioth his smooth talking friend!

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    Donna-Lee Mon Jun 25, 2007 07:30 UTC
     Some very useful tips, I hope I dont run into too many "scams" when I travel there, im gonna try to get to the Future Park store. hooroo    		thedouglas Sun Jun 24, 2007 03:16 UTC
     One of my favourite cities - and a few lessons learned there myself ;)

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