I don't know if you guys are aware of this horrible scam, Thai cops and associates are carryiong out at the new airport (Swampy, as it is known), but it must be an awful experience. Some people having to pay 8,000 quid ransom to be allowed to go free. The victims get "caught" shoplifting at King Power shop, what ever that is) and held in a safe house until they agree to pay. One British couple escaped and got to the embassy. This happens a lot and there are a lot of posts on the net about it.
I just think it is awful, but I am very glad it is becoming international news. It seems the whole scamming market has gone from a harmless thing you accept on your holiday to a terrifying experience. Thai authorities should be punished and held accountable for allowing this sort of activity to continue. It is a disgrace and I would be happy to see people vote with their feet and give Thailand a wide birth while this carries on.
Read more...
http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2009/06/28/809/
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I followed the link and the comments afterwards make great reading.
Buy zero at the airport, that's for sure.
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