There's a Reason for the World: Crimes of Opportunity

Friday, September 21, 2007

Crimes of Opportunity

Although the crime threat in big city like Bangkok / Chiang Mai remains lower than that in many cities in America or Britain, crimes of opportunity such as pick-pocketing, purse-snatching, and burglary have become more common in recent years.

Travelers should be especially wary when walking in crowded markets, tourist sites and bus or train stations. Many UK, States, etc. citizens have reported having passports, wallets, and other valuables stolen in Bangkok's Chatuchak Weekend Market, usually by thieves who cut into purses or bags with a razor and remove items surreptitiously.

Police at the Market usually refuse to issue police reports for foreign victims of theft, requiring them insted to travel several miles to the central Tourist Police office. Violent crimes against foreigners are relatively rare.

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