Not tusk luck! Thai traveller’s giant bamboo shoot mistaken for ivory by Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport security (VIDEO) (opens original article in a new tab)

A Thai traveller's giant bamboo shoot was mistaken for ivory during airport security checks, leading to a humorous misunderstanding.

• A Thai traveller's bamboo shoot was mistaken for ivory at Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport security
• Airport officers inspected the luggage after X-ray scan flagged the object as suspicious
• The bamboo shoot's shape resembled an ivory tusk, leading to the misunderstanding
• The incident was shared on TikTok and received amused reactions online
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• tldr: A Thai traveller's giant bamboo shoot was mistaken for ivory during airport security checks, leading to a humorous misunderstanding.