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Newbie travelling to Bangkok December

Discussion in 'The Thailand Vaping Newbies' started by noo, Nov 27, 2014.

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  1. Siam Diesel
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    Here the link: wowasis.com/travelblog/?p=6098

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    Travel warning Thailand: Bangkok police accelerate random visitor urine tests, searches, interrogations on western tourists and expats

    Has anyone from Bangkok experienced anything like this recently? Sounds scary...
     
    Siam Diesel, Dec 4, 2014
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  2. Longtail1
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    Not a good advertisement for thailand. Any of the members seen anything like this? I know I haven't here in Pattaya.
     
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    I experienced the search, not the urine test.

    Though I start to hear about that around me quite often.

    Sent from the future
     
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  4. Siam Diesel
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    Did they give any reason why they were doing it? Did you have your vape gear with you?
     
    Siam Diesel, Dec 4, 2014
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    No and no.

    They do not need a reason. Any "suspicious behavior/attitude" is enough to search you and it is up to them to determine how suspicious you are. So you cannot actually refuse.

    My mod was in motorcycle glove compartment and they did not check there.

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    Well, you do look suspicious...lol!
     
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    Lol yeah I actually walked towards them, in case they havem't notice how suspicious I was :)

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  9. noo
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    hi all - ok so we leave tomorrow early morning! do we pack all our gear inc batteries into checked in luggage? are batteries allowed to be checked in?? thanks xx
     
    noo, Dec 10, 2014
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    I would pack everything in checked luggage as far as possible. Batteries are special...it depends on the regulations of the airlines, particularly if you're talking about separate batteries (e.g., an 18650). Mods with built-in batteries may be allowed in checked luggage...most airlines post info on Li-ion batteries on their websites.
    Safe travel to LOS.
     
    Siam Diesel, Dec 10, 2014
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    yeah, thats the way to go ... (batteries should be in cardboard boxing if you have, or both ends covered in some way) ... you'll be sweet
     
    BuzzSamui, Dec 10, 2014
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    hmm travelling with Aeroflot - says no lithium batteries in check in... looks like has to be hand luggage...
    **Updated**
    ps we have an itaste VV each and JAC V1P...
     
    noo, Dec 10, 2014
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