Every time, I was about to leave Thailand, I would have an early night in, go through my bags and not leave the hotel that night, then lock the bags and also use a paper taper around the locks and initial them. In the 80s there was a big problem with Heroine from Bangkok airport. The bullet thing is new but heard of it a few times before, My guess is they access the bags in the hotel room.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I m sure they did . You know that brings up a whole other issue I didn't consider . Check your bags before you leave the hotel room . I ve never done that . But will now .

@pepelemoko01

2 жыл бұрын

@@UTCM I have a feeling that the bullet thing is airport staff. Just checking on google,it has happened in manilla and India. There was also a scam at the duty-free, where tourists were arrested for theft 2009.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

@@pepelemoko01 I remember reading about the duty scam .

@retire14pattaya9

2 жыл бұрын

@@pepelemoko01 yes I remember that. Staff at shops would slip in extra stuff into bags unknown to customer.

@The_Original_Geoff_B

2 жыл бұрын

@@pepelemoko01 - If you tell them you have a connecting flight, they need to put your purchases in a sealed bag - so if they then try to accuse you, it backfires, since they sealed the bag.

That scam of a bullet found in a suitcase is also known to happen here in the Philippines.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Thats what I have heard ,,,

Another brilliant video! Thank you for pausing on the Thai signs so I can use Google Translate to convert to English - it really is helping me learn to read Thai! Much appreciated!

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Glad that I could help !!!!

Glad to see you back,always like your walk arounds, thanks for taking us along....

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Good chat and walk. I have decided to take more precautions with my future travel arrangements so I do not face a similar nightmare. Looking forward to more of your chars and walks. Happy vlogging :)

Good story, good advice, Bill. Thanks for sharing.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jaco

That's cool that you found the temple info on wiki. I will have to look there when I go temple hoping. Thanks for the story, and video. Cheers

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

It's one you don't want to miss for sure , and many do .

Number 1 thing is never ever share your travel details with anyone!

That temple looks like a really nice place. It seemed very peaceful there, a cool place to visit and hang out. The food places you passed by reminded me of the food places I used to go to in the other Asian country where I used to live. Good food for a cheap price. Watching your videos fill me with nostalgia. As for the story about the bullets, it's strange. The first thing that came to my mind was that somebody slipped them in for some reason. I agree with you, you can't be too careful when it comes to your baggage.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

The temple is one of the better ones to visit , normally its a little busy I caught it at a good time .

Have not been there yet looking forward to coming there maybe we can meet thanks for the great info stay safe

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing !

Waiting to watch ur next video with another interesting story buddy 👍🏼👍🏼🙏

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! Glad you enjoy them !

The Philippines is known for that bullshit. It's called Lag Lag Bala. The guard's will most likely tell you that you need to pay a huge fine, on the spot , and your free to go. Me myself , I never let my bags out of my sight. The guard's at the airport that is.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I have heard that , I always watch my bags as well .

@MrChub65

2 жыл бұрын

Some people wrap their suitcase in plastic

Thanks for sharing that idea about the tape Pepe Le Moko!!

Yep the bullet Shakedown. My father said the Philippines have that problem too. Solid suitcases people! No outside pockets. If so zip tie the zippers. Good video beautiful scenery.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@walking_in_the_shade

2 жыл бұрын

Yup this was happening a while ago in Manila (en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninoy_Aquino_International_Airport_bullet_planting_scandal) Film wrap your luggage is a way to defeat this.

@212Roger

2 жыл бұрын

This was a big problem in the Philippines before Duterte. He told airport personnel if caught pulling the “bullet scam,” they must eat the bullet on the spot.

They were doing that for several years at the Manila airport, looking for a bribe to let you off. I think it has been cleaned up. Not sure why this happened in Thailand but it is scary. Always watch your luggage when you travel and be very careful if you hunt or target shoot as it is easy for one small bullet to wind up in a suitcase or duffle bag.

@UTCM

Жыл бұрын

Its not a problem here either now . I think the government put a stop to it quickly.

Very interesting stories 👍

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you .

The same thing use to happen in the Philippines. It was found that the handlers taking baggage off the plane was planting it.

@graerindley6312

Жыл бұрын

The senior officials at the airports controlled the scams and they were fired for it by Duterte.😀

lt's sound scarry to travel in thailand yeah ! l've been there so many times and still scared of all those freaking thing ! your advice to always take care and keep an eye on our luggage or bags is the right thing to do ,because small thing can make us in big trouble ! so pls do be alert !!

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Yes always best to be alert . Seems like these guys were totally off guard , but then who would have thought

I've irritated more than one airport security person by not walking through the checkpoint until my bag disappears into the x-ray machine. I don't take my eyes off it. I love the squid story. I talked with a US Customs guy at JFK who told me one of their busiest flights are Alitalia flights coming in from Italy. They confiscate lots of pepperoni.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

I ll bet it doesn't get tossed either !

@richardhowe5583

2 жыл бұрын

Really?

@bbrabow1gmail

2 жыл бұрын

I can’t get my hat around this “bullet“ thing is somebody putting bullets in peoples bags at the airport? And yeah I highly doubt that anything that gets confiscated especially high end items perfume lotions cologne ever get thrown away I think that they gather it all up every day and they spread it out on tables in the airport staff have a nice grab…

@reginaldgraves1684

2 жыл бұрын

My problem is that I wear braces to hold up my trousers which means that my bag, wallet with cash passport is sitting there after x-ray for anyone to do as they like with while I go though the undressing procedure.

If I'm traveling outside of Europe, I always wrap my suitcase in cling wrap, I use almost the whole roll, that way if your case has been tampered with you can tell.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

There use to be places at the airport that would do that but not latley

I always have a thorough check of my bag before leaving my hotel. Upon arrival at Swampy I get my bag wrapped before checking in.

what about if I want to ship furniture or a large item from Thailand to USA? Any ideas on how I can secure it? Do you recommend not shipping anything from Thailand to the US? ...your thoughts?

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

There are many private companies here that do that . Right now its expensive , but if you want something bad enough

Strange bullet stories. Looks like a money grab. But how would the person who planted the bullet get paid? Very strange stuff!

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

I think it was more of a vendeta. Maybe some they both rubbed the wrong way . Or someone just wanted to mess with Americans.

@thnaykhwam2425

2 жыл бұрын

Ya it's strange but I tend to concur with Bill it's more of vendetta . Just too bad what other foreigners did which irked d perpetrator,d American guys became d victims 😭

@thnaykhwam2425

2 жыл бұрын

@@UTCM agreed

Thailand also warns every Thai Citizen as well not to be kind to unknown strangers to watch over their bags while running to the bathroom etc. or hold any bottles, or cans, due to some of them planting narcotics in them. That would be a nightmare, even when you have the pump station filling the gasoline, you have to be carefully watching over them too. Thanks for sharing the Wat Jetyod. It has changed quite a lot.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Yes read those stories as well .

Beautiful place 😮😊👍

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Yes very

Great story telling. We really enjoyed the vid. Stay Safe, and Stay Blessed ! Cheers,

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

Bullet scam is supposed to scare and extort you , its actually a very minor offence , possession of a gun carries an average sentence of 9 months . Never agree to pay anything . Contact your embassy.

I am a retired America police officer also, and never felt the need to carry a pistol in Thailand....(in america i always carry)

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

I am the same way , I ve never once felt the need to have a gun here . I feel safe anywhere I go . Only weapon I carry every is a 4 foot bamboo stick to scare the dogs away sometimes ....

The bullet scam well known in Philippines,,,one bullet n no gun so what's the problem,,,,

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

It wasnt well known here . I have not heard of it happening here since .....

Mike & Mike sounds like a set up at airport or taxi,my wife and I always lock our suitcases and never take our eyes off them

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

I think they probably rubbed someone wrong along the way . Be nice to know who in common they were in contact with before leaving there hotel .

I am so security conscious in Thailand in airports. No one touches my luggage until it goes through security. 28:50 How far is this from the moat in the old town, please?

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Its not far probably 2 or 3 k form the north west corner . Just a few blocks behind Maya Mall

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

2 жыл бұрын

@@UTCM I know the area, then. Thanks.

Pretty harrowing story! Makes you think!

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does !

Planting ammunition and drugs in travelers bags arriving in developing countries goes back decades. Lots of Asian travelers where wrapping their baggage with multiple layers of shrink wrap to detect any intrusions into their bags. Common even in Latin America.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Let's hope it's all in the past !

Once you check the bag, you have no control.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Seal it good

That happened to me at the Manila airport someone put a bullet in a bag that was 2016

@UTCM

8 ай бұрын

I bet scarey . I think they stopped that .

Dude those cicadas are brutal

When we travel, our Dr insists we always travel with two weeks extra medication mainly because I require pain medication daily.. One trip it was particularly needed was when I fractured my femur in Hong Kong. That trip we even went through China. I did everything by the book and had no issues.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear !

You don't understand firearm terms.A bullet is just the lead projectile.A cartridge is a projectile case and primer.A lead bullet is just a piece of lead.

This scam is also in mexico in the glove box of my car found by my security people thank God we found it 223 cal

I will tell you what happened to these Mikes' incidents. Those bullets are planted to make money from these tourists. That was happening in the Philippines too. Tourists was freaking out wondering about those bullets ending up inside those luggages or carry on bags. An investigations from the embassy from those countries got involved and finally resolved. Custom employees planted those to make money. How sickening!! As a Filipino raised in the United States for 53 years learning these crimes happened to the tourists exiting my country made me ill. I am very happy that those incidents was not just happening in the Philippines but Thailand too. I love living in Bangkok, Thailand (Oakwood Service Appt) for 3 years. The only negative side of Thailand I did not like was the excessive site of prostitution. I am glad that the government of Thailand plan to clean up the red light district in Bangkok. Overall, I find Thai people very nice and I really miss living in Thailand. When my husband and I visited the Philippines in 2016, I was very cautious about these "bullets" surprises. I informed the baggage handler that I was keeping my eyes on her. In other words, I told her don't FUCK with me. Since I can speak 4 languages, I warned them and video tape the moments. My husband and I always travel now with hard case luggages with locks on them.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

I ve only heard of this happening twice . Not since . Yes its cleaning it up . I had heard about that in the Philipines

It's the bullet scam, they use to do it in the Philippines all the time.

When I left Colombia, my bag was pulled to the side. While a officer searched my bag he made a gun gesture. I immediately denied having a gun. About 1 minute later he pulled out a hollow tip 9mm bullet. Unfortunately I had accidentally brought this with me from America. Officer simply took the bullet and I was on my way.. why Thai so difficult??

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Laws might be different here on guns and bullets .

@WorldlyNomadic

2 жыл бұрын

Lol Colombia is the place I’d expect to be lenient with lethal ammunition 🤣

Lol that is a old scam from Philippines about the bullet in your handbag

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

I wasnt aware of that .....

This tourist at Songkran in Phuket 2018 - was given a rolled cigarette 🚬 and was stopped by the Phuket police and demanded a 100,000 baht bribe and refused to pay for a fake weed cigarette and refused for me to take a urine test.... hired a lawyer and was banned for life over a fake weed cigarette and refusing a Phuket Police Bribe

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Thats wild

Good on ya mate.

I usually fly into Bangkok, then either take the train or fly and ship bags by train, in both directions. I guess that I haven’t pissed off anyone enough to stick a bullet in one of my suitcases. But, I’ll be more vigilant now. I know first hand the U.S. Custom agents don’t like you to open up any suitcases between getting them at baggage claim and going through customs. I usually bring clothes with me to leave at my house in Chiangmai, along with tools. In my upcoming trip, I’ll bring a 50 piece craftsman metric socket set and 12 Hunter pop up spray sprinklers. I usually don’t declare anything but May this time. On the way home the last 2 times, my wife has her mother package Thai spices to fill 2 suitcases and a carryon. I’ve never had any problems with Thai TSA agents removing the spices. But, the last time I got back to the U.S., I was carrying Thai spices that were somewhat paste like in carryon. TSA on the first go wouldn’t let me take it but would let me go back to put in the checked bags. I went back but the airline wouldn’t retrieve the bag. So, I tried one more time with a different TSA agent. If he said the same thing, I would have let him toss those spices. He never said anything. This time, I’ll make sure that those pasty type spices are in the checked bags. I do declare the spices when going through. It’s a good thing that I trust my mother in law. However, I’ll remember not to do anything to piss her off.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

That's funny ! Only time I was ever checked was the one time I knew I had stuff I shouldn't. Was so glad I got through . My only trip back to the states I brought an entire bag of goodies mostly candy and spices . Had no problems getting in .

excellent advise. thanks Bill!

@UTCM

Жыл бұрын

Welcoem

I like the part about the gofundme page......

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Gofund me is everyone safety net now I think ...

Thanks for d video and info pertaining to d bullet scam. It's new to me . Never heard of that b4, in Thailand . It seems such scam similar to what happened in NAIA@Ninoy Aquino International Airport , Manila , existed in Thailand airport too😭.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I m pretty sure it was a one time thing . Never heard of it happening before or after this ....

I don't feel the need to go to there ... plenty beautiful places to visit... without that kind of stress.... I don't feel I'm losing out on anything

❤️

Hello friend, That happened to my friend when he was leaving the Philippines. He was told one of the immigration officer that if he can “DONATE” some money to the officer then he would let it go. DONATE? Seriously!

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Those days are over .From what I m told Philipines put a stop to it !

The Philippines says hold my beer…well known scam at Manila airport

Hello, after watching a few of your videos I just can't stop wondering"where are the people?" Thailand used to have loads of tourists ok, but what happened to the locals? Where they gone? How do they survive when their trade was tourism based? Even now that borders are open, Streets look like empty... Scary in a way...,

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

People are slowly coming back , but nothing like before covid hit . My guess it might be years to get 100%

@r.a.b.weltvogel6541

2 жыл бұрын

@@David-og7di Thanks for your reply.. I feel bad for these people.. Most of them were genuinely good and kind hearted... This man made pangolinodemic has literally screwed 99% of hard working people over... They should not be allowed to just walk away like they got total Immunity... .

Jed is the number seven Yod is spire, temple of seven spires.

Bullets a common item in America easily misplaced

D usual procedures if I travel on domestic flight ,I need to surrender my sidearms tog with d ammunition .d airport security would then get my details etc .d sidearm + d ammunition will b put into a safe pack,sealed with details written .just like when u send ur goods via courier. On arrival at ur destination ,d airport security will then handover d sealed pack to u ,after u sign d acceptance resit.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

In the US if I was on business I always wore my concealed . Was just a few documents I had to fill out . Pilot would always come out introduce himself .So he knew who I was . At security they'd alway summon a local cop to look at my credentials and he would escort me around screening . Only did that twice .

I love Thailand but it’s the last place I’d like to get locked up. Be careful

Is that buzzin in your ear or mine?

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Must be yours

Did it ever happened to you where there Custom employee who has those snipping dogs. Oh shit, I am sweating bullets too. My aunt sent me some special dried fish from the Philippines and scared shit of getting in trouble especially my husband. I hated those dogs and tried to shooo them away from me. When I live in Bangkok, I will always bring some of dried, crispy and spicy anchovies but so far all was fine. I will travel 3 times a year to check on my house in Arizona and my 3 kids living each in different states because of school. One lived in Boulder, Colorado and one in San Francisco, Ca. and one lived in Arizona. Coming back to Bangkok every time, I will always bring a case of wine from Napa Valley, California. When my kids came to visit us, I asked my son to bring me a case of wine too. Well, they were detained at the airport because I found out, 2 bottles of wine ONLY allowed. I have been going back and forth for almost 2 years, 3 travels a year and NEVER got cited for it. Finally, they did allowed that case of wine. LOL!!!

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Never with the dogs and she always brought back squid . This time we were lucky

Sometimes no good deed goes unpunished.

This happening olso in the philipins , be aware !

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

I ve been told that .

I heard about this story .

Another's beautiful country side of chung Mai.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Very

And it will come again ...........because they need money from farangs 🤔🤔🤔

Jesus Cripes ! This kind of s#$t scares the crap out of me ! First question I have.... Did those guys know each other or spend any time together ? If they did it very well could have been planted in both of their suitcases where it might be difficult to notice when packing (but easy for the x-ray machine to pick up). Either there was a connection, or it was just a strange coincidence that someone (most likely the same person) happened to meet both of them separately. The motive could be that the person who did this does not like Americans. I always check every inch of my bags when travelling. This kind of set-up would be easy to do if you ever left your bags out of your view. A bullet would be easy to conceal and slipped into a slot or crevice in a bag (without you seeing it or feeling it). One more example on how people need to be extra precautious when travelling into or out of any country. "Banged up in Thailand" - Another horror story that should have never happened......

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

As best I can tell they did not know each other and it happened about a month apart . My question is did they stay at the same hotel , ride in the same taxi ext. There has to be some common issue here . I ve reached out to a family member of one of them and asked those questions .....

@bradleys4783

2 жыл бұрын

@@UTCM Good that you are looking into that. There could be a connection for sure. This case could actually be solved if so. And the publicity from somebody getting arrested for this shit could send shockwaves out that could possible deter this type of thing from happening to other innocent people. Something you and I can talk more about when I get over there.... This type of shit is outrageaous !!!

Personally I recheck my room belongings when they clean my room here in Việt Nam!. Hotel staff has access.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Yes its best too

Just like that, you are going to close out the video,what the hell? :)

I shipped my guns in a crate with scopes & bolts separate. from AK to KS my scopes & bolts were stolen. I believe at Canada border.

wanted to watch but those giant snakes yikes😮😮. maybe just earbuds

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

There not real hahahah

Anticipating 🤣

Correct bro, someone planted d bullet in their suitcases but what r d reasons if not for monetary interest ? D airport security guys will b d last one to check their luggages . Could it just for fun someone planted d bullets der to test d security airport or was it planted by some subversive elements to test d airport security too? Or planted by someone as a revenge ...

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

I think personally . Somewhere they crossed with the wrong person . But most likley the same person . And I doubt it had a thing to do with security at the airport . Everything there is covered by CCTV . And no where does it say they were asked for money . You could be correct someone testing the system or just some maybe they both rubbed the wrong way.

Always seal your bag and before you leave inspect your own bag. Then seal ypur bag then you know you are safe

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Good advice for sure

Do you ever see any snakes walking around ? 🇹🇭🇦🇺🇺🇸🤟🍺🙏

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

None yet . But have seen a few out on the bike .

Okay then bullet was planted for sure they have a history of having a fascination with bullets by saying like around 22 years ago to westerners it only takes one bullet to take you out I also want to point out that there is a number of Thai citizens who really hate foreigners but I live in the south and I don't have any of those kinds of problems at all but the North it's a strong possibility of running into these people I don't know if the pandemic changed them and made them more humble but keep your behavior at Bay they're also known to attack people from behind when you have no idea and really hurt you

@UTCM

Жыл бұрын

I ve lived up here 12 years found the people extremely nice and very welcoming .

They just wanted a kick back

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@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

I will get there one day I m sure !

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

@@Andy_Pandy2000 I ve never got sick from the food here cooked on the streets

@richardhowe5583

2 жыл бұрын

@@Andy_Pandy2000 what did you eat? Thanks

Like other comments here, the Philippines was known for that.

Exercise Discretion & intuition when we try to help anyone esp if u DNT know them...

laglag bala scheme is back, only this time in thailand. The only way out is to decriminalize it

I zip tie my bags so I know if it has been disturbed.

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

That's one way to be sure .

@mr.1402

2 жыл бұрын

A zip tie can be unzipped and reused in a couple of seconds without cutting it by using a small flat bladed screw driver or the tip of a small knife blade like a pocket knife.

Glad d Americans were released 🙏🙏.must b a scary experience tho

@UTCM

2 жыл бұрын

Yep . Really they should have thought that out a little before trying to exchange it !

BS!

@robertrobertson2980

2 жыл бұрын

the old bullet gag, usually someone approaches you for money to make the problem go away, an old philippines scam.