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Originally Posted by Phanuthier
Somewhat sarcastic. Use a money belt if you want, but I don't think its necessary. I never use a moneybelt myself, do we really think everywhere else in the world are that crappy? Do you see any locals wearing money belts? Would you wear a money belt to New York?
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Well, you kind of have to evaluate with where you're going. Going to New York, you could blend in easy, therefore, don't need a money belt since you will be the same chance of being pick-pocketed in New York as anyone else that is there.
In Thailand, on the other hand, its a lot harder to blend in with the locals, therefore, your chance of getting pick-pocketed is higher, since some groups of people will target only tourists. As well, they have the idea that "Westerners" are a lot richer than they are, which causes them to be an even bigger target.
Now of course, I have no idea what Pagal's ethnical background is, but if he is of one that allows him to blend into Thailand like a local, then he should be safe, otherwise... extra precaution... but don't be TOO careful or it will seem like you're discriminating their people/culture.