8 hours ago, jimster said:

Not anymore - if you took in what I wrote you would have understood that China is racing towards a cashless society. I know a number of individuals in China that haven't carried a single Yuan in their pockets for 2-3 years now because they pay for everything by mobile phone. Therefore, it seems strange that all of a sudden Chinese travelers would line their pockets with 100 Yuan notes they haven't seen in 3 years. 5-10 years ago, yes, but now no. 

Yes but this is Thailand Land of Smiles and Brown envelopes. Thais still haven't caught up with the 21st century. Last time I tried to use Debit card at 7/11 was told no but can use Credit card <deleted>.

So many un-complementary comments here: at least they got their documents back.