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Common Travel Scams In Thailand To Be Aware Of
We’ve enjoyed two wonderful vacations to Thailand over the last few seasons. Like most popular tourist destinations you travel to in the world , tourist travel scams occur. There are a few very …
🕵 Common Travel Scams In Thailand
that are good to know, if/when you may be visiting this beautiful country.
Below, I’ve included a short list of a few more common scams to be aware of.
Like we did and for many, your first stop if arriving by ✈ air, is to the City of Bangkok. This is the the Capital and the largest city in Thailand. Most major airlines fly in and out of Bangkok’s {Suvarnabhumi Airport}, from around the world. 🌎
So let’s start with a few things that scammers will try to trick new arrivals into.
Typical Common Travel Scams In Thailand
Taxis Scams In Bangkok
Arriving at the airport, do be aware of the typical 🚕 taxi scams. Always ignore anyone who approaches you, asking if you require a taxi.
Bangkok’s metered 🚕 taxis are very easy to locate at the airport. They are well organized, with line up queues located just outside of arrivals. I’ve actually put together a post here on …
I’ve explained exactly what to do and the variety of airport transfers, available to you.
Bangkok Grand Palace Scams
Of course, most visitors to the city should take a few hours to enjoy the amazing …
and most do just that.
A couple of things that we were even warned about, is the; Palace Is Closed Scam Many 🚖 taxi drivers, 🛺 tuk-tuk drivers and other locals, will tell you that the; {Palace} is; “Not Open Today” for various reasons.
They will try to take you on a wild 🦆 goose chase in their taxi or tuk-tuk to another temple, or even to a tailor and/or gem shop. By taking you to these other locations, they are receiving commissions from the shops, as well as the taxi fare to that location.
It’s always advisable to check with your 🏨 hotel, a tour guide, or any other reputable person first.
The Grand Palace Rarely Closes
As well, vendors across the street from the {Palace}, do sell light pants for men, and covers for women at a minimal cost, which is fine.
If you don’t mind waiting for a short while in line inside, the {Palace} provides covers; free of charge, as part of the admission. We took advantage of this, with no problems and the line went very quick.
There is a minimal deposit, but it’s returned to you, when you complete your tour.
Precious Gems Scams
Oh the lure of those priceless 💎 gems at a fraction of the cost!
Again, if it’s too good to be true – then it usually isn’t. If you do wish to purchase 💎 gems, Do Not buy them off the street or from typical street vendor locations.
Go to a professional jewelry store, just as you would at home.
Dangerous Bar and Nightclub Scams
This scam can be very costly and sometimes dangerous, for those tricked into this scam. Especially for younger travelers heading out for the night for a good time!
Always use caution and common sense when traveling to a foreign country, particularly in the evening hours. Many of the nightclubs, strip bars, sex shows and other such clubs are run by; 🕵 Thailand’s gangs.
They will lure you into their bars by offering cheap drinks. 🍹
Once they have you 🎣 baited into their establishment, they will hook you with incredibly inflated prices, just for entering their premises.
These people can be 🕵 dangerous and will not let you leave, until they get what they want!
There is nothing wrong with having a good time, but be extra cautious where you go, and the places you enter. Again, it is always advisable to check with someone trustworthy, that can recommend a; reputable establishment for you.
This, so you can enjoy a safe night out while visiting the city.
Common Travel Scams In Thailand – The Jet Ski Scam
This is one very common travel scam in touristy beach locations in Thailand. This tourist scam is also quite well known, at many other popular tourist destinations around the world.
People are losing huge amounts of money, when renting watercraft like this and others. This is because they did not take a moment and document any; damage, dents or even minor scratches, before renting them.
Just as you would a; rental car, motorcycle or any other rental item for that matter, it is important to document any damage, even of the most minor nature, beforehand. Today, we have the luxury of; 📱 cellphones with 📸 picture & video capabilities.
So use your 📸 camera or 📱 phone, take pictures and be sure to; document any damage first, and confirm this with the renter!
I know people that have had a simple one hour rental, turn into an outrageous costly affair. All because of a simple scratch! Most require a sizable deposit before rental and yes, these individuals will take your money, over a {simple scratch} they’ll point out to you after renting.
These are just a few of the more popular travel scams in Thailand to be cautious of when traveling throughout the country. On our 2 visits and personal experience, we simply could not get over how polite and friendly the Thai people were to tourists.
Remember, it’s only a select view in most any place around the world, that ruin it for others. These 🕵 people prey on tourists for your money.
Most people are genuinely honest and very eager to assist travelers, who are visiting their country.
Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation and 👮 Police, have formed a division, to enforce and protect tourists from {scam criminals}, This, especially in the very busy renowned beach resort and city of; Phuket.
The most popular among common offenders against tourists are the; jet-ski scam artists. They accuse tourists of damaging their jet-skis after renting them. These scammers, will then demand huge amounts of money for the damage.
All, for something theses unsuspecting tourists do not do in the first place.
Update
Even though international travel has resumed fully, if you do intend to travel abroad, I do advise to still check with your local government; travel advisories.
It’s also wise to review the official tourism website for your chosen destination, for recent travel updates and advisories.
Below, I have included a link to the 🌺 Official Tourism Thailand website. On their site, you can access everything you need to know, for planning a visit to this beautiful country.
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