By Vaughan Savidge
(sounds of arrival hall, Kai Tak Airport)
- Customs Officer:
- Which country have you come from sir?
- Back Packer:
- Thailand, man. Hey what's the problem?
- Customs Officer:
- Do you have anything to declare?
- Back Packer:
- Nothing man.
- Customs Officer:
- Did you bring any alcohol, cigarettes, illegal substances back with you sir?
- Back Packer:
- I told you man - nothing.
- Customs Officer:
- No hashish?
- Back Packer:
- (getting worried) I told you man - nothing.
- Customs Officer:
- All right then sir. Sign this please! ...
- Back Packer:
- I haven't had to sign anything before man. What is this?
- Customs Officer:
- New policy sir. It's called a Joint Declaration.

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