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I made it back to Thailand as part of my trip around the world. This time I was on my own and this time I was more "wordly wise".........with some interesting experiences.

In 1999, I crossed over the border from Malaysia. Just as we were about to cross the border we stopped for a bite to eat. One of the backpackers decided to open his rucksack to get his toothbrush and toothpaste. When he opened it he saw a huge stash of drugs. Planted!!!

 

So he just dumped them immediately, told the rest of us without informing the guides or driver.

We passed through the border OK but on the other side about 5km down the road we were stopped by police. The dragged us all outside and then went to search our bags. They took a real interest in one bag in particular. Yes, the one with the stash. When they found nothing they didnt know what to do. Panic set in and we were all worried that we would get into trouble - maybe they would think that we nicked all their gear.

Fortunately we made it through without any problems. My guess is that they searched the toilet on the Malaysian side and found their drugs. Basically it was a complete setup. First they get their drugs safely over the border and secondly they manage to blackmail a foreigner into paying huge money to get off a drug rap!

 

In 1999, I crossed over the border from Malaysia. Just as we were about to cross the border we stopped for a bite to eat. One of the backpackers decided to open his rucksack to get his toothbrush and toothpaste. When he opened it he saw a huge stash of drugs. Planted!!!So he just dumped them immediately, told the rest of us without informing the guides or driver. We passed through the border OK but on the other side about 5km down the road we were stopped by police. The dragged us all outside and then went to search our bags. They took a real interest in one bag in particular. Yes, the one with the stash.When they found nothing they didnt know what to do. Panic set in and we were all worried that we would get into trouble - maybe they would think that we nicked all their gear.Fortunately we made it through without any problems. My guess is that they searched the toilet on the Malaysian side and found their drugs. Basically it was a complete setup. First they get their drugs safely over the border and secondly they manage to blackmail a foreigner into paying huge money to get off a drug rap!
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I am returning to Thailand after 4 years in recession hit Ireland.  I will be based mainly in Yasothon working on rice farms and volunteering at local school. 

 

Mail Me : apple@geroreilly.com

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