TBlazing.. my friend was travelling alone... btw.. its not new.. when i went to the airline with my issue.... they mentioned that they have similar case every day.. and they said they have not been able to get any of those stolen items back yet... So i know things being stolen form BKK is not new... When I travelled back to US.. I did not have any problem... I guess It depends on the officer who checks one in. If he/she suspects, they tend to give people a very hard time..