-- For a casual and OFF-the-street pick-up handing-in the young man's ID. to Recept'n. would be valueless.
- I u'stand., from other sources, that it is not too difficult to obtain a false & Thai ID.; I've heard of Khao San rd. being mentioned in that respect.
- Possibly taking-out with one no more money than one is prepared to lose, leaving in one's own appt./room one's Credit Card, other valuables etc. and availing of an Hawng chua krao, (short-time room.), is about as safe as one can go?

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