How to Keep Your Valuables Safe Without Using a Hotel Safe in Pattaya Thailand

#JeremyClodfelter #HotelSafe #Thailand
This is a video that can be useful anywhere in the world. We used Pattaya, Thailand as an example because that's where we were when we made this very informative travel vlog.
This vlog will explain how to keep your valuables safe without using an electronic hotel safe in Pattaya, Thailand, or anywhere else in the world. This also works with key safes as well. Richard has come up with his own system of securing his valuables without using a hotel safe. He has everything from specialized locks, to dummy wallets in his bag of safety tips and tricks. This is a "must see," How to" video for anyone traveling Thailand, or the world over.
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[@_jamesbradley__]

Good info😎👍 I like the diversion setup!!!! For myself staying in hotels for over 35 years as a pilot and being in 54 countries: I can attest to tipping the front desk and housekeeping in advance. (even just a buck $1) Learning the local language/customs and being considerate/respectful helps too.

[@_jamesbradley__]

Richard, great job brother👍

[@JeremyClodfelter]

I also agree with you James. Someone like yourself must have a lot of experience with issues like this! Thanks for the comment.

[@_jamesbradley__]

Jeremy Clodfelter Yes Brother, I too have some other ideas, but don’t want to publish them. However one thing us pilots do is to take a paper copy of our passport/ID along with us wherever we go. If you get into some outside unplanned issues at least you can be readily identified in a way that makes you look legit/reputable to certain authorities.

[@judasx3492]

@@_jamesbradley__ You don't want to publish your ideas, thanks for sharing, why even mention it? Useless comment

[@carlista2010]

You can tell us some stories about how hotels steal from tourist and which countries steal the most... and are hotel safes safe.......that would be helpful.

[@budwhite9781]

I have been spreading my valuables around and it has worked so far. Thanks for this information👍

[@ILiveAndBreathe]

I prefer finding a hidden spot in room/ behind tv or behind a wall decoration

[@celtosaxon]

Agree with this video, however, I would recommend leaving the luggage out in plain sight - putting it under the desk could send the message that you don’t want it to be seen because there is something of value in it.

[@t.d.phillips7283]

You Definitely are an Experienced World Traveler, I like the chump change idea too... Being that I worked in the Hotel Industry for over 38 years mostly in New York City, befriending the Hotel Staff, and pushing some smiles around will help with keeping you and your belonging safe... Good Job

[@simonbeckett366]

Yes good ideas? I’m not a thief but if I saw the padlocks on the case, I would automatically think there were valuables in there? Just take the hole case?

[@pip6136]

Whole case not hole case. English lesson over 😎

[@dimitrz2000]

You do realise that key code safe is even more easier to open , the person either needs to use a master code or master key to unlock your Keycode safe 🙂 Good video though 👍🏻 and I totally agree it's better to leave your valuables in your LOCKED bag than in a hotel safe , this way atleast you will definitely know if someone has been into your things. On a lighter note What's stopping a person to just walk off with the entire padlock safe bag ? 😜😂

[@p.n7524]

Many travel insurance pay if things are stolen from safe locker but not if they stolen your bag or room if you are not present.. that one thing what you should think but of course read your own insurence terms.. and usually hotel have master key for avery safe even tough its number lock safe.

[@larryburbridge6405]

another trick is to borrow a cocktail straw from a bar and lay that across your luggage in a place where its not obvious. if your luggage is moved the straw will fall and its unlikely they would notice it or would know where to replace it on the luggage.

[@frazerhepburn5593]

Easy to take the whole suitcase tho?

[@jonross8925]

Frazer Hepburn ,.,., i'm sure the security camera will catch the person hauling the big ass luggage out of his room right? you should know by now that thief are always trying to be discrete.

[@frazerhepburn5593]

@@jonross8925...i'm sure in most places cctv would be working and catch the person in the act but we are talking pattaya where these thing's have a tendency to somehow not do what there supposed to. I've never had a problem but it only takes a fake bargirl ID and a dodgy security guy/receptionist and ur holiday is ruined

[@frazerhepburn5593]

@@ReeshardTravel I'd never fully trust reception/ security when staying in pattaya and if possible will not use key box drops, rather take key with me and keep it safe myself

[@JeremyClodfelter]

Great point Jon!

[@frazerhepburn5593]

@@JeremyClodfelter so do you 100%trust reception/ security and cctv???

[@zeyadhanifah]

what is the size of this bag ?

[@Deanoj77]

Great tips Richard, great video Jez👍

[@JeremyClodfelter]

Thanks Jamez!

[@timtravasos2742]

They can still take your whole secure bag and get into it later.

[@JeremyClodfelter]

Unlikely, but possible.

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

In Mexico I always keep change in pocket when standing still outside if someone looksbat me I start counting my pennies and dimes look as poor as possible

[@JeremyClodfelter]

Cool idea!

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

@@ReeshardTravel oh yeah. I tip the check-in lady in Tijuana so she picks a different gringo to kidnap lol

[@t.d.phillips7283]

Not to get too crazy, but I am in the Hotel Profession, and believe me an ounce of precaution is warranted. I don't want to tell you the whole story but I know of one event in NYC while the guest was away on a day trip a rather brazen thief stole all the guest luggage and his car, and got an additional cash paid out of 200 dollars on checkout.

[@JeremyClodfelter]

Not good!

[@PREPFORIT]

Very Helpful Thanks ! Ignore Any Negative whiny comments !

[@JeremyClodfelter]

Ignoring the haters has become a new way of life for me. Thanks for the comment!

[@Brian1952ful]

Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@JeremyClodfelter]

Thanks for watching, and we appreciate the comment Brian!!

[@Frankyworld]

My safe wasn't working once and they just did something to the back of the safe to reset it Took them 30sec and since then never used a safe again

[@JeremyClodfelter]

Understood!

[@paul_the_merciful]

If you insert a ball point pen into any zip, it will burst open. To then re-Zip it closed all you need to do is roll back the two padlock zip ends > over the opened section and trust me nobody knows its ever been opened. You kindly explained how to open the security pack. All Hotel safe boxes have an *override code* Staff have it. And porters have door keys. Dipping a few ££$$ is the Risk not theft of all luggage. That said your method might work as there are so many stages to getting to your stash. > Better counter measures needed .

[@johnmanchester8528]

Nice one thank you!!!

[@JeremyClodfelter]

Welcome John!

[@davidslowhand5172]

now we know, and so does everybody else !

[@JeremyClodfelter]

lol

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

they can take your bag...duh. Zippers can be pryed open regardless of the lock and then rezipped. You'd never even know they were in there

[@bw5343]

Hopefully, the Hotel housekeeping aren't watching the videos! LOL

[@JeremyClodfelter]

LOL!

[@bw5343]

+Richard T You gave some good tips on securing valuables. I like the secure locking backpack. I don't trust those hotel safes that much

[@victor0039]

Lol

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

Tsa locks can be opened with a key u can buy on ebay

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

@@ReeshardTravel well, I put crazy glue in the key hole on mine but I'm in San Diego most of the time I'm getting my stuff stolen monthly from crack addicts on the streets and the beach not yet from hotel

[@vaughanatkinson8421]

Cool put it all on social media...i am sure the thieves will thank you for it !!

[@JeremyClodfelter]

We did!

[@zeyadhanifah]

Good tricks :)

[@tuckt6180]

take the bag !

[@vgshwk]

I use a pad lock on luggage and a locked bag inside as a deterrent. Just be nice to the staff and tip the maids and you should be ok also have a photo of your passport on your phone.

[@Frankyworld]

Yes I never use the safe as heard of friends leaving there passport in it and when they got to the airport they realised.. bet that happens a lot Also had a friends money stolen by the hotel manager once in Cambodia from his hotel from safe as they can reset the back of the safe from the code and when he went back to his room safe code he set didn't work and the manager looked extremely guilty

[@JeremyClodfelter]

Good suggestion.

[@mufuliramark]

Did someone steal your grammar?

[@marcotheexplorer5847]

Best way to keep your money safe in pattaya is to spend it all on soi 6 😂😂

[@JeremyClodfelter]

Lol. If that’s your thing....

[@slacko1971]

Thanks for the chuckle mate

[@mufuliramark]

Sorry to burst your safety advice bubble but crooks won't waste their time fiddling with an Amazon 3 pin combination lock(which by the way is really easy to get into no matter the maker). Nowadays the thief either just puts your bag into another bag and walks away with it (I know you have said this is unlikely however your very wrong) or just forces the tip of a sharp object, (I've used a pencil) or knife into the zip and bursts it. I've been a cop for 30 years and after interviewing hundreds of thieves I keep my knowledge up to date.

[@JeremyClodfelter]

Thanks for all that info. I was going to complement you on your work as a video creator, but I couldn’t find any videos. Can you leave a link to your channel’s page?

[@cantbreakdance2849]

I agree that the suitcase if a safer place to store your valuables than the room safe. But you should do a search on youtube for "open luggage with a pen". The zipper sliders should really be locked to the side of the suitcase, for the suitcase to be a somewhat secure option in my opinion, but then again does the random maid know the pen trick? Anything can be broken into, so yeah the diversion stuff you're doing is great. Personally I hide like all my money where I belive noone would look and only leave my passport, a credit card and a few baht in the safe when I'm out of the room.

[@JeremyClodfelter]

I'm always looking for new ways to secure my stuff.

[@judasx3492]

It is good to be safe, but in 10 years i've visited the most a girl has taken is some gum because she liked it a lot, a charger (which was actually from a different girl) and some condoms. Yes i know i've been lucky but in reality, Thailand is safe. I try to always stay in same hotels but if i stay on a different one and something looks odd, I will take my key, passport and money with me until I find another hotel. One tip I have is never telling anyone when you are leaving if you don't have to, so that they don't try anything on your last day.

[@JeremyClodfelter]

Excellent comment with good suggestions. I’m currently working on some of your suggestions for video content.

[@judasx3492]

@@JeremyClodfelter Great thanks for update Jeremy!

[@ukrainewarroom]

Putting an obvious lock on it tells me there's something inside. Those locks are garbage and easily opened. Thief would just take your whole bag.

[@galdessa1]

I always keep my socks on if I had a visitor. Under a heavy dresser is a good place for flat things like cards and passport. Otherwise if they want it that bad they normally get it.

[@JeremyClodfelter]

Good suggestions!

[@LilJr93777]

I don’t trust hotel safe so I always take my devices with me in a bag

[@JeremyClodfelter]

Good idea.

[@b_b762x51]

Not to be a negative Nelly.... Good ideas until the roller bag goes down the street....

[@10MinutestoRouletteFortune]

no, they won't take your entire bag and wheel it down the halls. They want something quick and easy.

[@lutherreigns5781]

I suggest to do the same in America leave some money out on your living room table that way they're likely to just grab it an get out because they don't want to get caught also keeps them going through all your stuff possibly taking valuables that has been passed down.

[@kentnauman9863]

Just put it on back and walk out

[@victor0039]

It’s not hard to open the zipper you can do it with a pencil

[@johnsantorawluszki715]

They will just take the whole backpack

[@jonross8925]

Yeah? but they didn't know what's in the back pack in the first place.,., also security cameras will surely see who carrying the back pack....... The throw away wallet is a very good idea with just 70 Baht.

[@PREPFORIT]

Maybe actually WATCH the whole video !

[@JeremyClodfelter]

LOL! That's a great idea!

[@mrslcom]

Yes the whole backpack could be stolen, especially one that has a lock and is locked. They would hide it inside some other bag or equipment to avoid detection. Hotel safes are not secure either.

[@philippinecowboy]

Here's what I use :) loctote.com/collections/flaknit-collection/products/flak-sack-2

[@Frankyworld]

I feel Thailand totally honest when it comes to hotel maids from my experience in over 100 hotels all over Thailand I leave my iPad lying around some times and also loss change too Never gets touched .. though the maids love me lol

[@waynesorrells3761]

Just take the backpack get into it home that's easy enough

[@jonross8925]

How about just go to every hotel rooms and take everything every other day??

[@JeremyClodfelter]

LOL!