I returned to the USA from a trip to Europe 2 days ago (still jetlagged). I had with me my Mini 3 Pro, which I bought new in the USA from Amazon years ago back when things were reasonable (and which I used a good bit in Italy while on the trip)...
Returning to the US on Monday we had not even a hint of a stop in customs. So if someone had bought something, they may well never have been questioned about any purchases. It's not like the old days where they pulled half the people aside and...
I'll be visiting Thailand in April, and I will be bringing along my Mini 3 Pro. If things are still as restricted then as you say they are currently, I'll probably have some questions for you (so please don't disappear 😜).
Thanks for keeping us...
I'll hazard an educated guess that the moron that got collared for this was neither ignorant, or stupid, just selfish and under the impression he/she could do what they wanted and get away with it.
"Selfish" because they didn't give a hoot about...