The Unexpected Sleeper Class

	*The Unexpected Sleeper Class!*

	With the number of visitors to the kingdom on the increase, crowded bus and train stations and temperatures rising, the offer of a free iced coffee from a fellow passenger may sound irresistible……BUT BE WARNED!!!

	Remember, the old saying that anything that seems too good to be true, probably is? Yes, we’ve all heard it before, but heads up and take note so that your next journey isn’t to your embassy or local cop shop to register the theft of all your possessions!

	As with every major capital city throughout the world, unfortunately there are always those few whom prey on the innocence and inexperience of visitors, and despite the fact that Thailand really is the “land of smiles”, Bangkok is no exception.

	This week, police arrested two men for allegedly giving a can iced coffee spiked with sleeping pills to a passenger waiting for a train at Hua Lampong Railway Station, before they later robbed him of his possessions and baht 29,500 cash once he had fallen asleep.

	The point for all of us to note here is that the “brand name” ice coffee appeared to be in a sealed unopened can; however, upon closer scrutiny it was revealed that the bottom of the can was removable and anything could be put in easily.

	Unfortunately, yes it can happen to any of us, so unless you want to end up with an *“unexpected sleeper class”* journey, take a little advice and with a smile politely refuse the next drink or food offered to you by a “friendly” stranger, no matter how young/old or innocent they seem.

	Although optimism and looking on the bright side of things is a great lifestyle to lead, adding a little caution whilst traveling anywhere in S.E. Asia can only help you to reach your destinations safely and make your adventures as truly memorable as they should be. Enjoy.

	And remember….. Keepitreal.