[landofsmiles]

This was a new one on me! Flew Phuket - KL this afternoon. Young immigration officer on the desk at HKT stamps me out and gives me back my passport then put 3 plastic containers on the desk with a bhudda casting in clay with a bit of gold leaf on and an inscription in Thai and asks if I wanted to buy one!

First says 500 baht, then says, "ok for you, 300 baht. Will be good luck for you". He said they were from a temple in Phnang Nga he's trying to help.

I didn't buy one!

I wonder if they'll start using them for people entering..."if you buy one you have 90-day stamp. If you no buy you have 30day!!"