How not to fall victim to pickpockets while traveling. Tips How not to get picked by pickpockets

Before you go on a trip you have to think of everything. To have a great vacation and not to spoil it you must take care of the safety of your belongings. In every country, including Thailand, there are thieves and pickpockets. The victim is determined fairly quickly – it is inattentive and absent-minded people. People who often travel have experience and know how to properly protect their money and documents from pickpockets. Thieves can pull out valuable items in just a couple of seconds and bring you a lot of problems on vacation. In order to avoid becoming a victim of pickpockets while traveling, it is important to know a few useful tips.

Pocket snatchers are more likely to pickpockets than other pickpockets

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Pickpockets are often Russian tourists in Thailand, less often – from the European Union. As for the Thais, 90% of them are honest people. They believe that if they commit theft, in the next life they will definitely become a pauper.

They believe that if they steal, they will definitely become a pauper.

Where are the most frequent pickpockets

Popular attractions.Pickpockets are not uncommon here. This is due to the fact that tourists in such places are often very inattentive: taking pictures, looking around, chatting. The traveler, discovering new corners of the world, may not even notice how the theft occurred.

Pickpocketing in such places is often very inattentive.

Museums. Most museums charge admission, but that doesn’t stop pickpockets at all. While you are looking at the great masterpieces, pickpockets keep their eyes on your bag. Pickpockets most often look for victims in popular, crowded and large museums.

Public transportation. A very high chance of becoming a victim in trolley buses, buses, subways (such as Metro Bangkok) and streetcars. In a crowd, in an uncomfortable position, you may not notice the theft and not give a damn about the person who hit you. In traveling quite often such troubles occur in the transport, be careful during the trip. According to reviews of tourists, pickpockets are very fond of Thai tuk-tuks.

The beach. It is best to go to the beach in company, so that there is always at least one person on the beach, looking after your belongings. You should not take any valuables or large sums of money to the beach.

Cafes, bars and restaurants. While dining in a restaurant, some people hang their bags or clothes on hangers or the backs of chairs. Pickpockets can easily get to your belongings.

Money belt pouch

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Buy a money belt to keep you safe from pickpockets. The belt is designed to hide your valuables and money from thieves. The belt is invisible under your clothes.

Don’t carry a lot of money, and don’t show it to strangers. This way, if theft occurs, you don’t lose everything.

When traveling, always keep an eye on your bag. Many tourists forget and do not pay attention to it. But often it is the bag that becomes the target of the thief. To avoid theft, you need to adhere to simple rules:

• Keep the bag in front of you. It is better to throw it so that it is in front, constantly in sight.
• Lock the bag in front of you.
• Lock the zippers to make it harder for pickpockets to get to the target.
• Secure the bag to a stationary object.

Put your wallet in your front pocket. Pickpockets choose victims who put money in the back pocket of their pants. In restaurants, cafes, on the beach do not leave the phone in a prominent place. After talking on the phone, immediately hide it in your bag or front pocket.

It is best to take plastic bank cards (several pieces). You need to keep them in different places. The best option is when you have one card with you, and the second will remain in the hotel room, and definitely in a safe, because in hotels have their own thefts and cheats.