Robbed In Suvarnabhumi

[tw25rw]

I have a special travel wallet to prevent occurrences like this. It's thin and acrylic with a loop on it that the belt passes through. It actually hangs inside my trousers rather than being in a pocket.

Yeah. These are a great idea. I've been using one of the cloth pouches with a loop for years. I keep my plastic cards and ID and main cash in it. When I travel, it's large enough to take my passport as well, all safely sealed in a ziplok bag.

The pouch hangs inside the trousers, in the front groin area. Totally invisible. I also carry a cheap wallet with just the day's spending money, in my back pocket. the pickpockets and muggers are welcome to that.

Just need to make sure to thread it in a way that you don't drop it when you use the toilet. I've come close to that.

[loser1]

After a number of attempts by pick pockets to lift my wallet from my rear pocket, I have gotten used to carrying it in my front pocket. No problems since. I did lose a phone that was attached to my belt and now also carry my phone in a front pocket.

Don't ya love those guy's with the mobile phone on the belt, nearly as good as the guys who walk round with a bluetooth earpiece hanging off there face 24/7 .

[greytown]

I sat at the back of the bus where there was two ordinary looking Thai people - the one I sat next to had a labtop bag on his lap, as I also did.

When I got off at my stop I took out my wallet to go to the bank, and the five 1000 baht notes were almost all the way out of my wallet. If I'd have been on the bus for one more stop, I think I would've been relieved of that B5000.

That's incredible. Any idea how they could manage that without being noticed? Obviously they use the laptop bag to cover their action but managing to pull out the cash out of a wallet in a front pocket is a pretty amazing surgical procedure.... Might they use some kind of tool or something?

[Rinrada]

You can pick one of these up on Suk Rd for next to nothing.....

Couple of months ago I was in a North London Branch of Starbucks (not my choice) with a couple of our suppliers /contractors and one of the guys hung his laptop bag over the arm of the chair and went for the coffees.

20 minutes later as we all got up to leave...........Bag-Laptop-...GONE.....

What made it worse was that he was one of our security supply specialists.

Later we checked the Bucks CCTV and sure enough there was a guy making a phony mobile call and inching his way towards the chair......so easy.......comments from the manager in the joint...O NO ...not another one...... figures

[tw25rw]

Couple of months ago I was in a North London Branch of Starbucks (not my choice) with a couple of our suppliers /contractors and one of the guys hung his laptop bag over the arm of the chair and went for the coffees.

20 minutes later as we all got up to leave...........Bag-Laptop-...GONE.....

What made it worse was that he was one of our security supply specialists.

Later we checked the Bucks CCTV and sure enough there was a guy making a phony mobile call and inching his way towards the chair......so easy.......comments from the manager in the joint...O NO ...not another one...... figures

Had something similar happen in All Bar One at London bridge.. A girl in the group put her handbag down then noticed it was gone, including a months rent she'd just taken out. On the CCTV footage, the guy edged towards us then just picked it up and walked off. I was facing him and saw nothing at all.

[StatlerandWaldorf]

sorry I got lost....you put your wallet in the bag, put the bag next to you while u eat, then an old guy points out your wallet is on the floor? either your bag got pilfered by gnomes or something is missing from your story bro

Exactly! I can only assume that some light fingered git somehow got into my bag between the ATM and S&P, then the honest thief followed me into said eatery and threw my wallet down on the floor next to me (sans cash). This is conjecture on my part, unless you are right about the gnomes.

Seems something is missing from this story. You went to the ATM, got your money, put the money in your wallet, put your wallet in your bag, went to the S&P, ordered food, sat down, then was notified your wallet was on the floor next to your bag. It's not clear when you put your bag on the floor, before or after ordering your food, and also not clear how did you pay for your food if your wallet was in your bag. Assuming it's pay first, wouldn't you have taken your wallet out of your bag to pay for the food? If so, being you were tired, perhaps you didn't put your wallet back in your bag but inadvertently left it out, or maybe even left it on the counter? Someone sees it in the open, quickly removes the cash and drops it as you're staring at your food. If you're as tired as you sounded to be, your mind and memory was probably not very good. Having your money taken on the way from the ATM to the S&P would have been impossible if you had to prepay at the S&P.

Ever been to S&P at the airport? from your post I would guess not. It is basically a sit down restaurant of sorts and you order eat and pay in that sequence.

I think many people are kind of missing the whole point of the post, I was merely trying to warn people to be extra vigilant as there are people out there who are waiting to prey on weary travellers, and they are good.

If all you want to do is slate me and abuse me and say I was stupid then go ahead, I care not. I was more upset at my stupidity than the pitiful amount of cash that I lost, and perhaps at the subhuman scum who steal for a living rather than do an honest days work.

Some people replied with useful tips, others used it as a vehicle for ridicule. Obviously there are a good many members who are perfect and have never made a mistake or a bad judgement call in their lives. Good luck to all of those people and soak my cork (think about it).

[bifftastic]

sorry I got lost....you put your wallet in the bag, put the bag next to you while u eat, then an old guy points out your wallet is on the floor? either your bag got pilfered by gnomes or something is missing from your story bro

Exactly! I can only assume that some light fingered git somehow got into my bag between the ATM and S&P, then the honest thief followed me into said eatery and threw my wallet down on the floor next to me (sans cash). This is conjecture on my part, unless you are right about the gnomes.

I don't think I've ever heard the term "honest thief" before. Seems like a bit of a contradiction in terms. LOL

Why would anybody who was involved in robbing you take the chance of getting caught by following you to where you're eating and give you back your wallet by throwing it on the floor?

doubt the term 'honest theif' is really applicable, more like 'theif who doesn't want to get caught with someone elses credit cards' just take the cash and ditch the wallet.

Sorry to hear about this OP I think you were lucky to get the cards/wallet back, maybe it was the old guy? Or he was handed the wallet by his mates who nicked it off you in the 1st place?

[hanno]

I don't understand why some posters get all catty every time someone posts something about a theft? Living in denial perhaps as in "this could never happen in LOS, so the story must be flaky"?

[mca]

Is it a sign of the economic times?

Yeah. In a thriving economical situation you never hear of anything being stolen do you.

[gerryBScot]

A few years back I worked with ex-cons and one of my clients, a professional pickpocket, told me two things. Never carry a wallet and if you carry cash the best place to carry it is in a rolled up long sleeve. The rationale for this was that pickpockets need to act very quickly and in a worst case scenario, where you are assaulted, a knock on the head let us say, they will not have the time to unroll your sleeve and get your dosh. They will also be able to quickly get to your wallet, get the loot and discard the rest. I think the thing about the credit cards is they are evidence, so if they have them, or the wallet or the bag or whatever in their possession when they get captured then there is a clear evidential link which will get them convicted. I have used the long sleeve method for carrying money and I must say it works just fine. I got drugged and robbed a few years ago in Myanmar, my only experience of this type of thing and they stole travellers cheques, very smart too just a couple not the lot, in a wallet, but my cash in my sleeve was there when I came to and realised what had happened.

[Pui]

sorry I got lost....you put your wallet in the bag, put the bag next to you while u eat, then an old guy points out your wallet is on the floor? either your bag got pilfered by gnomes or something is missing from your story bro

So do I... was two or three thousands that you have just taken, at the ATM; and don't even remember the amount!?!

I was also curious about the amount. Why would you not remember?

[monkfish]

sorry I got lost....you put your wallet in the bag, put the bag next to you while u eat, then an old guy points out your wallet is on the floor? either your bag got pilfered by gnomes or something is missing from your story bro

Exactly! I can only assume that some light fingered git somehow got into my bag between the ATM and S&P, then the honest thief followed me into said eatery and threw my wallet down on the floor next to me (sans cash). This is conjecture on my part, unless you are right about the gnomes.

I don't think I've ever heard the term "honest thief" before. Seems like a bit of a contradiction in terms. LOL

Why would anybody who was involved in robbing you take the chance of getting caught by following you to where you're eating and give you back your wallet by throwing it on the floor?

Once had my jacket stolen with wallet,passport,DL etc..

One week later i received them back via post! Not registered though and only minus cash.

Now that's what you call a considerate thief!

[christcourt]

Couple of months ago I was in a North London Branch of Starbucks (not my choice) with a couple of our suppliers /contractors and one of the guys hung his laptop bag over the arm of the chair and went for the coffees.

20 minutes later as we all got up to leave...........Bag-Laptop-...GONE.....

What made it worse was that he was one of our security supply specialists.

Later we checked the Bucks CCTV and sure enough there was a guy making a phony mobile call and inching his way towards the chair......so easy.......comments from the manager in the joint...O NO ...not another one...... figures

Had something similar happen in All Bar One at London bridge.. A girl in the group put her handbag down then noticed it was gone, including a months rent she'd just taken out. On the CCTV footage, the guy edged towards us then just picked it up and walked off. I was facing him and saw nothing at all.

It's not just Suvarnabhumi Airport, 4 weeks ago I traveled from Sakon Nakhon to Bangkok, as I entered the Airport I went first to the toilet. In the Cubical I spotted a wallet so I left to find a security guard who after a couple of minutes was trying to speak to an American Backpacker and Thai girlfriend. Turns out the wallet was his and he had 7000baht cash removed from it, but his cards were there to confirm ownership. The American said his wallet was in his Backpack and this guy bumped into him from behind and must of been him. But the Security guy said the CCTV wasn't working and as we only had a few minutes didn't have time to question the man and the American could not prove it without cctv footage. Anyway seems this Thief was on the SAME flight as us to and wouldn't look anyone in the face. He also had an older bloke with him both looking smart. The American had to find an ATM to get more money and I gave him a few pointers for the future and chalk this one up to experiance and to enjoy the rest of his time in Thailand. Saying all this it might have been Heathrow as pickpockets are everywhere. So Yes lets all be Vigilant at any Airport and tell yer friends who are coming to so this thing is stamped out.

[Arkady]

In the unlikely event that you caught the pickpocket he would probably turn out to be a relative of local policeman and have you charged with criminal libel. The airport is probably a good place to attach cameras on ATM machines (with of course the approval of the local constabulary and AOT) because there are plently of people for the guy getting the feed from the camera to hide in.

Another example of what can happen if you don't keep you wallet in your front pocket is the guys who routinely get their wallets lightened by caddies because they stupidly put them in their golf bags. There was a big scam at Hua Hin Railway course a few years ago and the local cops were of course in on it and backed up the crooked caddies (always males) when they were summoned. One of the caddies pulled a knife on an accusing golfer in front of the cop and wasn't arrested. An accomplish would drive by on a motorbike and pick up the bills lifted from the wallet out of sight of the golfer, while he was relaxing at a drink stop. Eventually the Pirombakdee family (owners of the course and Singha Beer) got to hear of the scandals and fired the manager and most of the male caddies.

Once I was on a crowded Bkk bus with some Thai friends and when we got off the bus the contents of one of the girl's handbag fell into the road. It turned out it had been slashed with a razor and her wallet removed without her noticing in the crush.

[guava]

Its a sad state of affairs that many of the posts here seem to be to suggest this is a fake story, or the OP is careless with his security. Have we all got that cynical or so 'clever' this wont happen to us durng an unguarded moment!!!

I always, I mean ALWAYS wear a 'bum' bag - but at the front. Its a bit cumbersome when out shopping etc... but I know its very secure and near a part of my body very dear to me that is looked after very well!!!!

Sure the belt could be cut off from behind... still I have not come up with a better method yet.

I'm really not trying to pick a fight here, just different perspectives. And I agree with you regarding the cynical, too clever, always smell a rat brigade who just can't refuse the temptation to pick a fight with a stranger on a forum. However the bum bag advice....

I often tell people coming to BKK (or anywhere really) that the best way to avoid unwanted attention, hassles, rip-offs, scams, or actually being a victim of pickpocketing or worse - is NOT looking and/or acting like a stereotypical tourist. Dress in a manner similar to the locals, and by that I don't mean 70's safari suits, just avoiding stereotypical tourist attire - beer chang/singha singlets, the oh-so-witty "same same but different" shirts, fisherman pants etc. The added bonus is you don't look like a complete goose, and you will likely be shown greater respect by Thais.

Very high on the list of things I tell people not to do is wear a bum bag (after seeing my father wear one, and after witnessing one being lifted off someone). It just screams "tourist" IMHO - which is my primary objection to them. Ditto for a silly cowboy hat, visible Lonely Planet, poster sized street maps, backpacks, camera around neck etc. As for safety - anyone with a knife/blade can get still get a bumbag off you in a few seconds, possibly even without you realising, and they'll probably get your wallet, keys, passport, phone etc at one fell swoop. My guess is anyone making a living as a pickpocket carries a blade, and is skilled in using it.

In the incident I saw, the guy was leaning over looking at art. There was a guy to his left (close) who may or may not have been involved (possibly just a bump to distract, or providing a shield to cover the action), but the guy who got the bag took it from other side/rear. The 2 guys seemingly closing in on the one guy at the same time was what got my attention at the time. I don't know whether the belt was cut or the clasp undone. The belt is probably quite thick and strong, but a good blade would probably still make short work of it, as they do with handbag straps. In any case the former owner of the bum bag reacted quickly but not quickly enough, and the bag was gone... I hopefully convinced him to make a police report on the off chance anything was dumped and recovered, but mostly for insurance claim purposes.

I may be wrong regarding the relative safety of bumbags - as I said my main issue with them is they brand you as a tourist (especially if you're middle aged) and thus expose you to a higher level of risk, unwanted attention etc - just my thoughts and perspective of course. If bumbags, shoulder bags, man bags, skid mark safes (google), alarms, or the round the neck under shirt pouch thing work for you (or give you confidence at least) then I hope that continues to be the case.

Wallet in front pocket + heightened awareness in places like tourist attractions, Khaosan Rd, Chatuchat markets etc, on escalators, walking close to a road (motorbike drive by swipe), etc. If anything anywhere tickles your spider-senses it's easy to rest a hand on (or in) your pocket. The back pocket is silly for obvious reasons, yet people still do it.

I'm often wearing shorts with 4 pockets of the front, the bottom 2 at lower thigh level with velcro flaps - the bottom ones are likely safer due to the velcro and the lower height, but I prefer my wallet in my hip pocket for my ease of access, constant contact with the weight of it, and the ability to protect it if I feel it necessary. If I'm carrying any more than 10K in cash though I'll sometimes take a lot of the cash out of my wallet and put it in the lower pocket where it's unlikely to be noticeable. I've heard of people using socks, jocks, bras, belts etc - each to their own... Wherever you stash your cash, just don't let people see you putting it in or pulling it out.

[gk10002000]

Its a sad state of affairs that many of the posts here seem to be to suggest this is a fake story, or the OP is careless with his security. Have we all got that cynical or so 'clever' this wont happen to us durng an unguarded moment!!!

I always, I mean ALWAYS wear a 'bum' bag - but at the front. Its a bit cumbersome when out shopping etc... but I know its very secure and near a part of my body very dear to me that is looked after very well!!!!

Sure the belt could be cut off from behind... still I have not come up with a better method yet.

I'm really not trying to pick a fight here, just different perspectives. And I agree with you regarding the cynical, too clever, always smell a rat brigade who just can't refuse the temptation to pick a fight with a stranger on a forum. However the bum bag advice....

I often tell people coming to BKK (or anywhere really) that the best way to avoid unwanted attention, hassles, rip-offs, scams, or actually being a victim of pickpocketing or worse - is NOT looking and/or acting like a stereotypical tourist. Dress in a manner similar to the locals, and by that I don't mean 70's safari suits, just avoiding stereotypical tourist attire - beer chang/singha singlets, the oh-so-witty "same same but different" shirts, fisherman pants etc. The added bonus is you don't look like a complete goose, and you will likely be shown greater respect by Thais.

Very high on the list of things I tell people not to do is wear a bum bag (after seeing my father wear one, and after witnessing one being lifted off someone). It just screams "tourist" IMHO - which is my primary objection to them. Ditto for a silly cowboy hat, visible Lonely Planet, poster sized street maps, backpacks, camera around neck etc. As for safety - anyone with a knife/blade can get still get a bumbag off you in a few seconds, possibly even without you realising, and they'll probably get your wallet, keys, passport, phone etc at one fell swoop. My guess is anyone making a living as a pickpocket carries a blade, and is skilled in using it.

In the incident I saw, the guy was leaning over looking at art. There was a guy to his left (close) who may or may not have been involved (possibly just a bump to distract, or providing a shield to cover the action), but the guy who got the bag took it from other side/rear. The 2 guys seemingly closing in on the one guy at the same time was what got my attention at the time. I don't know whether the belt was cut or the clasp undone. The belt is probably quite thick and strong, but a good blade would probably still make short work of it, as they do with handbag straps. In any case the former owner of the bum bag reacted quickly but not quickly enough, and the bag was gone... I hopefully convinced him to make a police report on the off chance anything was dumped and recovered, but mostly for insurance claim purposes.

I may be wrong regarding the relative safety of bumbags - as I said my main issue with them is they brand you as a tourist (especially if you're middle aged) and thus expose you to a higher level of risk, unwanted attention etc - just my thoughts and perspective of course. If bumbags, shoulder bags, man bags, skid mark safes (google), alarms, or the round the neck under shirt pouch thing work for you (or give you confidence at least) then I hope that continues to be the case.

Wallet in front pocket + heightened awareness in places like tourist attractions, Khaosan Rd, Chatuchat markets etc, on escalators, walking close to a road (motorbike drive by swipe), etc. If anything anywhere tickles your spider-senses it's easy to rest a hand on (or in) your pocket. The back pocket is silly for obvious reasons, yet people still do it.

I'm often wearing shorts with 4 pockets of the front, the bottom 2 at lower thigh level with velcro flaps - the bottom ones are likely safer due to the velcro and the lower height, but I prefer my wallet in my hip pocket for my ease of access, constant contact with the weight of it, and the ability to protect it if I feel it necessary. If I'm carrying any more than 10K in cash though I'll sometimes take a lot of the cash out of my wallet and put it in the lower pocket where it's unlikely to be noticeable. I've heard of people using socks, jocks, bras, belts etc - each to their own... Wherever you stash your cash, just don't let people see you putting it in or pulling it out.

The bum bag "screams tourist"? Really. As compared to what, a non Thai native? Any foreigner is pretty much a target or potential target anywhere and for vaious reasons. Bum bags in the front and with a secure zipper or pouch inside are pretty hard to quickly snatch or break into.

[guava]

The bum bag "screams tourist"? Really. As compared to what, a non Thai native? Any foreigner is pretty much a target or potential target anywhere and for vaious reasons. Bum bags in the front and with a secure zipper or pouch inside are pretty hard to quickly snatch or break into.

I have an opinion - based on my observation of people and events. I shared that opinion on the chance someone may get something from it.

You have an different opinion. What are the odds hey?

Let's agree to disagree and move on....

[dsfbrit]

Its a sad state of affairs that many of the posts here seem to be to suggest this is a fake story, or the OP is careless with his security. Have we all got that cynical or so 'clever' this wont happen to us durng an unguarded moment!!!

I always, I mean ALWAYS wear a 'bum' bag - but at the front. Its a bit cumbersome when out shopping etc... but I know its very secure and near a part of my body very dear to me that is looked after very well!!!!

Sure the belt could be cut off from behind... still I have not come up with a better method yet.

I'm really not trying to pick a fight here, just different perspectives. And I agree with you regarding the cynical, too clever, always smell a rat brigade who just can't refuse the temptation to pick a fight with a stranger on a forum. However the bum bag advice....

I often tell people coming to BKK (or anywhere really) that the best way to avoid unwanted attention, hassles, rip-offs, scams, or actually being a victim of pickpocketing or worse - is NOT looking and/or acting like a stereotypical tourist. Dress in a manner similar to the locals, and by that I don't mean 70's safari suits, just avoiding stereotypical tourist attire - beer chang/singha singlets, the oh-so-witty "same same but different" shirts, fisherman pants etc. The added bonus is you don't look like a complete goose, and you will likely be shown greater respect by Thais.

Very high on the list of things I tell people not to do is wear a bum bag (after seeing my father wear one, and after witnessing one being lifted off someone). It just screams "tourist" IMHO - which is my primary objection to them. Ditto for a silly cowboy hat, visible Lonely Planet, poster sized street maps, backpacks, camera around neck etc. As for safety - anyone with a knife/blade can get still get a bumbag off you in a few seconds, possibly even without you realising, and they'll probably get your wallet, keys, passport, phone etc at one fell swoop. My guess is anyone making a living as a pickpocket carries a blade, and is skilled in using it.

In the incident I saw, the guy was leaning over looking at art. There was a guy to his left (close) who may or may not have been involved (possibly just a bump to distract, or providing a shield to cover the action), but the guy who got the bag took it from other side/rear. The 2 guys seemingly closing in on the one guy at the same time was what got my attention at the time. I don't know whether the belt was cut or the clasp undone. The belt is probably quite thick and strong, but a good blade would probably still make short work of it, as they do with handbag straps. In any case the former owner of the bum bag reacted quickly but not quickly enough, and the bag was gone... I hopefully convinced him to make a police report on the off chance anything was dumped and recovered, but mostly for insurance claim purposes.

I may be wrong regarding the relative safety of bumbags - as I said my main issue with them is they brand you as a tourist (especially if you're middle aged) and thus expose you to a higher level of risk, unwanted attention etc - just my thoughts and perspective of course. If bumbags, shoulder bags, man bags, skid mark safes (google), alarms, or the round the neck under shirt pouch thing work for you (or give you confidence at least) then I hope that continues to be the case.

Wallet in front pocket + heightened awareness in places like tourist attractions, Khaosan Rd, Chatuchat markets etc, on escalators, walking close to a road (motorbike drive by swipe), etc. If anything anywhere tickles your spider-senses it's easy to rest a hand on (or in) your pocket. The back pocket is silly for obvious reasons, yet people still do it.

I'm often wearing shorts with 4 pockets of the front, the bottom 2 at lower thigh level with velcro flaps - the bottom ones are likely safer due to the velcro and the lower height, but I prefer my wallet in my hip pocket for my ease of access, constant contact with the weight of it, and the ability to protect it if I feel it necessary. If I'm carrying any more than 10K in cash though I'll sometimes take a lot of the cash out of my wallet and put it in the lower pocket where it's unlikely to be noticeable. I've heard of people using socks, jocks, bras, belts etc - each to their own... Wherever you stash your cash, just don't let people see you putting it in or pulling it out.

The bum bag "screams tourist"? Really. As compared to what, a non Thai native? Any foreigner is pretty much a target or potential target anywhere and for vaious reasons. Bum bags in the front and with a secure zipper or pouch inside are pretty hard to quickly snatch or break into.

I also wear the bumbag under a shirt - so the shirt hangs over my trousers and the bum bag cannot be seen. Sure it make me looks fat, but looking a bit 'porky' is better than having my money and personal items stolen. I actually think those old style money belts that wrap around about half the body are even better - as they dont protrude so much. Especially those made out of 'webbing' and with a really secure clasp. In fact I think I will see if I can buy one of those locally. Replace the bum bag, which has a fastener made of plastic that does not really seem that strong, and look a bit thinner as well!!!

Edited August 31, 2009 by dsfbrit

[ozzieovaseas]

Good post Guava..I've always been skeptical of bumbags..just for the reasons that you mentioned. In any case i would cringe at the thought of ALL my most valuable stuff being in the one spot.As you say,one foul swoop and its all gone!

For mine they are just WAY to visible and just the sight of seeing someone walking around with one will attract anyones attention,let alone unwanted attention,which there is no shortage of over here.

My 2 bob anyway

[topben]

Now before I tell the story I will first tell you all that I travel very frequently and have never been robbed pick pocketed or scammed anywhere in the world. Unfortunately on this occasion I had been on an all night flight and had a few hours to kill in BKK airport before my connection. Obviously I was a little tired and my guard was a little relaxed.

Anyway, I had just taken a little cash from the ATM (just 2 or 3,000 Baht) and put my wallet back in my bag before going to S&P for a spot of breakfast, placing my bag right next to me in plain sight. The next I knew an old guy attracted my attention and pointed out to me that my wallet was on the floor! Grateful to the old guy I picked it up and noticed that it was completely devoid of cash, not only the Baht but a few dollars, pounds and bits and bobs of various other currencies. Fortunately all my credit cards etc were still present.

I know 100% that this was my own fault for letting my guard down and not securing my wallet better, but the point is that these guys must have already scoped out the tired looking guy with his guard down who had just visited an ATM. They were also pretty good to have unzipped my bag at some point to remove my wallet without me noticing. I am not angry with these guys as the cash was a relatively small amount and they found some way to actually return my wallet with the cards intact. I am angry with my self for being stupid, it could have been far worse.

Beware, there are always lots of people milling around in the airport (especially the level with all the restaurants) who look like they don't really have a genuine reason to be there.

best thing to do do is to check-in after getting your boarding pass. that way, you don't miss your flight and you totally avoid all the crooks kurking around. of late, there are one too many of these crooks of all kinds of nationalities at the airport.

and yes, many don't seem to have a reason to be at the air[port as well!!!!!!!!!!!

[NCFC]

I was flying Thai Inter business class once at the time that the airline used hand out little souvenirs to business class travellers just before landing. When we arrived at the gate, I put the gift on my seat and went back two rows to get my bag from the overhead locker. In the two minutes that it took me to retrieve my bag and return to my seat one of the other business class travellers had pilfered the souvenir.

OK so it wasn't of great value but how low can you get to steal from a fellow passenger even before the plane doors had opened?

[phetaroi]

I was flying Thai Inter business class once at the time that the airline used hand out little souvenirs to business class travellers just before landing. When we arrived at the gate, I put the gift on my seat and went back two rows to get my bag from the overhead locker. In the two minutes that it took me to retrieve my bag and return to my seat one of the other business class travellers had pilfered the souvenir.

OK so it wasn't of great value but how low can you get to steal from a fellow passenger even before the plane doors had opened?

In all fairness, perhaps the perpetrator thought a passenger had decided not to take the gift, thus leaving it on the seat.

[NCFC]

I was flying Thai Inter business class once at the time that the airline used hand out little souvenirs to business class travellers just before landing. When we arrived at the gate, I put the gift on my seat and went back two rows to get my bag from the overhead locker. In the two minutes that it took me to retrieve my bag and return to my seat one of the other business class travellers had pilfered the souvenir.

OK so it wasn't of great value but how low can you get to steal from a fellow passenger even before the plane doors had opened?

In all fairness, perhaps the perpetrator thought a passenger had decided not to take the gift, thus leaving it on the seat.

The gift sat on top of my jacket. Also you know how jam-packed the aisles get when everyone is getting their bags out of the overhead lockers before the doors open? Well the thief could have been only one out of three or four people who were sitting adjacent to me so it was obvious that I had been occupying the seat and as the doors had not yet opened I had not yet deplaned.

[phetaroi]

I was flying Thai Inter business class once at the time that the airline used hand out little souvenirs to business class travellers just before landing. When we arrived at the gate, I put the gift on my seat and went back two rows to get my bag from the overhead locker. In the two minutes that it took me to retrieve my bag and return to my seat one of the other business class travellers had pilfered the souvenir.

OK so it wasn't of great value but how low can you get to steal from a fellow passenger even before the plane doors had opened?

In all fairness, perhaps the perpetrator thought a passenger had decided not to take the gift, thus leaving it on the seat.

The gift sat on top of my jacket. Also you know how jam-packed the aisles get when everyone is getting their bags out of the overhead lockers before the doors open? Well the thief could have been only one out of three or four people who were sitting adjacent to me so it was obvious that I had been occupying the seat and as the doors had not yet opened I had not yet deplaned.

Okay. I understand.

[ScubaBuddha]

Ugg. Not again with the "I was robbed". Heading is incorrect. Not a robbery.