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Many thanks for your story. I believe the key for anyone here is to do your homework on all the common scams before you even board a plane. I foolishly got sucked in by the gem scam in Bangkok back in 2013. They are very good at what they do as I see myself as a pretty savvy traveller. However I was thrown off guard when I was initially approached by a policeman before I suddenly found myself in a tuk tuk and being taken to nondescript temples and told stories along the way of a special King's initiated public holiday with free tuk tuks and cheap gems for tourists etc. I fell for it hook, line and sinker and wound up spending $2K on a blue sapphire worth about $200 and what's worse is I didn't even want it. But along the journey, in the gem store, I told the store attendant that I was buying the gem for my fiancée for a ring. I didn't have a fiancée and this was to give myself an out. Then when I got out of the store I asked the tuk tuk driver to take me to my hotel. He wasn't interested anymore and just drove off. I then had a sinking gut feeling that something wasn't right. I found my way back to the hotel and then went to an internet cafe to get online and search for what had just happened. And there it was 'The Bangkok Gem Scam' outlining almost exactly what I had experienced earlier. What a fool! The next day I went back to the gem store and said that I had spoken to my fiancée and she wants a diamond and choose it herself, and that she is back home in Australia so I need a refund. They processed the refund back to my card which ended up costing me about $180 for the banks in exchange rate variations. Better than $2K but still a valuable lesson to learn. The initial policeman was just someone that is part of the scam, wearing a t-shirt with police written on it, to put some validity to it. I was completely duped but at least the only winners were the banks, bless their cotton socks.

You missed Vienna's Christmas Market!!!! 😮 That's Ten Times bigger and better than berlin's

wow, what a story. I'm glad you got a happy ending

지나가다 my first 가 아닌 our first 뭐죠?? 한국사람은 내 가 아닌 우리를 쓰거든요??

You have to mixt all the ice with the ingredients and then ready to eat that what to eat halo halo

You have to mixt all the ice with the ingredients and then ready to eat that what to eat halo halo

I heard Kurokawa onsen is hot. Are there really hot ones?

Stupidity is not innocence.

To be honest you guys are really guilible

Thanx, guys

This is one of the best videos I have seen on trekking to EBC. Thank you. I plan on doing it in May 2025

Anytime a tuk tuk is involved it’s a scam.

Hiiii thank you for this amazing video, hiw can i connect with the guide? Sherpa Ram

Wow, this video is packed with lots of good info. It sounds like the tea houses and EBC villages operate on a cash only (Nepali currency) basis? Are there no ATMs beyond Kathmandu or maybe Lukla?

My first visit to Thailand was 24 years ago. They tried the tuk tuk scam on me. I knew it is dodgy when the guy said 20 Baht for the tour. So I went with him to 2-3 shops and got bored I told him I have enough, I did catch a taxi and left him. I was not rude or aggressive (not recommended in Thailand anyway) but firm. Of course I could not or can not dodge things like double pricing but I try my best. At least I steal something from Thailand, my caring, beautiful wife (married for 20 years).

Very nicely done. What time of year were you trekking?

Thanks for all the advice. I am doing ebc with three passes and other side treks. My trip is gonna last for 22 days. How much cash approximately would i need? Also did you guys actually shower during the trip?

i just want to say as a filipino-american that i really appreciate this video so much! it was very respectful and educative. i've been trying to learn about diwataan (indigenous filipino witchcraft) but unfortunately most of the videos and resources i come upon are in filipino, which i wasn't taught. i'd love to see more content like this. thanks for your curiosity and for fueling mine. salamat ✨

"Comparison is a thief of joy"

Hi guys, what time of year did you do the EBC trek?

Hi ma'am and Sir Welcome to the Philippines!!!❤😂

Trekking in a tour group on a time schedule would be the quickest way of getting AMS. Would rather do a Trekking schedule that listens to my body.

Hi ...can you give me your guide Rams details please...many thanks

黒川温泉は少しアクセスはよくないが、本当にお湯もロケーションも宿も素晴らしいお勧めの温泉地ですよね。大好きです。

I love when they ask, " where are you from?" I say... Mars.

I am sorry for that you got scammed but for two school teachers you are kind of stupid. Not just naive. I think you would be better off just to stay home the real world seems to be to advanced for you. I just hope the best for you👍👍👍

What's the cost of hiring a private guide?

Hey guys…am loving yr EBC trek vids. Well presented & very informative. I am attempting the EBC/3 Passes in NOV & was wondering who did u choose for your insurance..? Am finding it difficult to obtain sensibly priced insurance that doesn’t have outrageous excess charges especially for helicopter rescue..?

How sad and those POS Thai people were able to scam you. I feel for both of you. Thailand government should look into it. Foreigners are quickly hated upon in Thailand if they do anything dodgy, and I agree to that but what about these local Thai scammers.

Plz visit Okada Hotel Casino Mall, Eastwood Mall & beautiful beaches thank you

Plz visit Okada Hotel Casino Mall, Eastwood Mall & beautiful beaches thank you

The siamese are just waiting to scam the tourist. If you are Christian, what have you got to do bhuddist temple, demonic places.

Jesus, man! Sorry it happened to you but blimey! These are the oldest scams in Thailand.

But why.... ABC before travel is to check basic common things. This is a basic common thing. The easiest scam to know. I'm sorry for you but honestly?

Nice ! Enjoyed watching your vlog.. Actually I'm planning this DEC or Next Year , Can you please share Rams contact detail so that we can engage him as our guide..

Google will tell you if a temple is closed or not. If someone tells you its closed, they're lying. Even in the worst case scenario, you can directly ask the staff of that temple if its closed or not.

Thank you for sharing your story. I hope many people can watch your video and be aware of this scam.

Hope everything is going good

Very beautiful vlog story. Keep it going and tell us more on your next travel

This scam has been going on as long as I can remember - 30 years.

You two need to get first plane home 😂

90 % of Tuk Tuk drivers are scammers...10% of them assistant scammers.

My son and I have done the Golden Triangle, so this year we’re hitting Takayama! My question is, how credit card (Suica/Master Card) friendly is Takayama compared to the Golden Triangle? We obviously will carry Yen, but want to use it wisely and save it for street vendors and the like! Good job on your vlog avoiding “cheekyness”!

한국 음식 = 맵고 짜고 달다 특히 설탕을 안넣는 음식이 없어서 음식이 달고 건강에도 매우 안좋다 . 한국문화= 사실상 문화가 없다 그냥 전쟁 후 급격히 발전한 나라일뿐 볼거도 없고 놀거도 없는 나라 . 외국인들 드라마나 영화 kpop때문에 환상가지고 오지만 대부분 실망하고 떠남

No Remove your video ! Kurokawa has to be secret lol (Best Onsen village for me since 20 years)

#1 TIP: AVOID THAILAND!!!

getting scammed is part of the Bangkok expearence ... lol , oh the memories