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Originally Posted by Ist Das Crazyboi
Jesus, lucky I happened upon your post. May I ask how they caught you? Checks seem so rare in BKK for example. Was about to change a bunch of money tomorrow for APT but guess I wont just in case.
Well, they singled me out (dunno why) for a manual extra-check of my carry-on after the standard X-ray at the NAIA airport security screen. Yes, it's kinda rare, I am a frequent flier, but it happens occasionally. Checked baggage is no better, got into two checks there last two years or so.
Coming in should not be a problem since you can change money in Manila at equal or better rates than almost everywhere abroad, if you shop around a bit (dont do it at RW, their money changer has horrible rates). Just bring USD, other currencies you wont get good rates