Sviss Geez Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 So did the Thai authorities find out what he was doing with that amount of money in cash? Yes, they did, but why does it matter? It's his business and he wasn't doing anything illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Simple question, if this is true and I will assume it is, why was that amount of money being carried around? To me it would appear to be very suspicious to have such an amount in Yen in Thailand Yes, very suspicious for a Japanese to be carrying as much of his own country's currency as he wanted just after arriving in the country from Japan. Are you nuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 4.7 million in cash, in a bag, from his departure hub to here and no one stopped him for carrying all that cash through customs at both ends? This is pretty fishy. I am pretty certain that there is a limit on the amount of cash that one can carry on the plane or even stow below. I may be wrong, so someone clarify this please. You're wrong, you can carry as much you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Nearly $40,000 in cash ! What was the guy doing bringing that into the country ? It's almost always Americans who tend to ask this. This is Asia where cash reigns. Elsewhere on this thread someone also asked what the Thai authorities have done in relation to this cash. We Asians are not as paranoid as cash users in the U.S. Across the Pacific there seems to be a consensus of opinion that when you have anything in excess of a bundle of greenbacks you are automatically regarded as someone with a criminal predisposition. You dont generally carry it around with you in a case. You do if you want to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Any currency more then 2,000 USd should declare to custom? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaurene Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 The Japanese guy will now be pulled in by the customs if he did not declare it, around 40k US$ he will not be laughing now. Unless he hands out a few more gifts, Ha, Ha. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaurene Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Any currency more then 2,000 USd should declare to custom? No. NO, you must declare over if it is over US$20,000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin2852 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I like to think that this action on the part of a cabbie was most heroic. May he enjoy his reward and may he be honoured. Too often we above all forget the nicer aspects of Thainess. This is one of the main reasons why we are here after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaurene Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 TAT staged event. Was the case not locked? Did the taxi driver force the lock open to look inside the case? These stories come up with such regularity, I just don't believe them. Nothing mentioned that the taxi driver looked into the case, he handed the case into the police, they probably opened it or the Jap guy had reported the case left in the taxi. The police probably had the report from the Jap guy and had his hotel address and sent someone around to get him jumping to conclusions Mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijb Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Nearly $40,000 in cash ! What was the guy doing bringing that into the country ? It's almost always Americans who tend to ask this. This is Asia where cash reigns. Elsewhere on this thread someone also asked what the Thai authorities have done in relation to this cash. We Asians are not as paranoid as cash users in the U.S. Across the Pacific there seems to be a consensus of opinion that when you have anything in excess of a bundle of greenbacks you are automatically regarded as someone with a criminal predisposition. This guy paid B54000 as a result of carrying cash. A little paranoia might be cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamRose Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Was this event sponsored by manufacturers of; orange polo shirts with 3 on the arm? Is that just a strange coincidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vento Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I forgot a phone in a taxi, Didnt get it back, sp yes, its very interesting that one of 100.000 people who carry tjat much one, forget it ik one of 100.000 honest drivers Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Nearly $40,000 in cash ! What was the guy doing bringing that into the country ? It's almost always Americans who tend to ask this. This is Asia where cash reigns. Elsewhere on this thread someone also asked what the Thai authorities have done in relation to this cash. We Asians are not as paranoid as cash users in the U.S. Across the Pacific there seems to be a consensus of opinion that when you have anything in excess of a bundle of greenbacks you are automatically regarded as someone with a criminal predisposition. You dont generally carry it around with you in a case. You do if you want to. Yes but It wouldnt be the norm. With large amounts of cash you would buy travellers cheques. The principle for those who do not think is not the amount but if it is lost and you dont get it back there is no recourse. With a Credit card you can stop payment. As I said before it isnt the amount that confuses me it is the currency. Why carry Yen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidee Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 too much to ask to put the thai baht value in it, right, also had to look up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamJohn Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 high morals and honest people are everywhere, great job.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananafarang Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I am confused. Is it 4.7 million or 1.3 million? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 It is just over Baht 1.25 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatsujin Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Wow, we're still doing the monthly "I'm a hero taxi driver for ... (well, you know what)" stories ... keep it up TAT! Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transporter Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) Why does this story keep repeating itself? Does the Thai tourist board want us to believe that every taxi driver is not a crook whilst they constantly refuse to use the meter. If everyone in Thailand is so honest why dont the robbers who stole my safe with 4 million baht worth of gold in it return it then. Why havent the police found it and who took it? Could it be possible that the police have no intention of finding it. Get real please, i am sick of hearing these lies portraying honesty in a totally lawless corrupt society where people rob their own family members. Edited March 10, 2015 by Transporter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transporter Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I like to think that this action on the part of a cabbie was most heroic. May he enjoy his reward and may he be honoured. Too often we above all forget the nicer aspects of Thainess. This is one of the main reasons why we are here after all. Kevin, Take off your rose tinted sunglasses before some Thai person steals them right off your nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigman Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Why $40.000 is so much for some on this forum??? In 2013 I just wasted $45.000 doll in 5 trips to Los...and first time in my life I just did it on purpose spending on myself and not my ex and my step daughters (leeches). It was my most happy time in my whole f...g life.... Besides, this days do not travel only to one place in one vacation time....hence you need some more cash specially in Europe.. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Haggis Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 But did you carry $45k in cash on you? It's no big deal blowing cash it's carrying large portions of it that look suspicious, and spare me the bullshit Sviss Geez, if the Thai cops stopped you and you has over 1 million baht on your person they'd automatically hold you for questioning on suspicion of illegal activities!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsingsong Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) So the Japanese gentleman has 1.3 Million Baht for dental care.... in Thailand that's a heck of a lot of teeth! Then he left 1.3 Million Baht in a taxi to go shopping (for a pair of matching orange number 3 polo shirts). I reckon he needs to spend the 1.3 Million Baht on Mental care. Edited March 10, 2015 by samsingsong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny S Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 TAT staged event. Was the case not locked? Did the taxi driver force the lock open to look inside the case? These stories come up with such regularity, I just don't believe them. Ditto ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINCENT2012 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 this things never happen to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangarang Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Here we go... the bi-weekly taxi driver gives back money scheme to try and make us forget how awful and thuggish they are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggt Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 This Thai taxi driver should be drafted into the council for removing corruption from Thailand...good show...hat's off to you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooPoopedToPop Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Had to look up how much that was - 1,261,849.07 THB! Can't imagine how someone could 'forget' to leave that much behind. That much would be handcuffed to me. Hard for me to imagine as well, but it happens ... and not only in Thailand. Some very edifying posts on this thread - TITV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inzman Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Guess it's about time for a new feel good story, just like clockwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lekong Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 TAT staged event. Was the case not locked? Did the taxi driver force the lock open to look inside the case? These stories come up with such regularity, I just don't believe them. Why will he even open someone's luggage if he is really honest about giving it back? Are taxi drivers require to open luggage forgotten in their cabs? If really genuine then he shouldn't have known the content of the luggage. On the other hand, for a man to forget that amount of money in a taxi will mean to me that he is insane. He could not be in his right frame of mind and will be so careless to forget such a sum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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