34 worst SCAMS in THAILAND!
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- Опубликовано: 4 май 2024
- Watch this video before you visit Thailand to prepare yourself and avoid the scams! It will help you save you time, money and hassles during your stay in Thailand!
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If a scammer ask you where are you from, tell you are from Romania, he will run away for not to be scammed.
The uno reverse card is a good move!
This actually works? ahah
I tald im from Romania, and they charged me double .
Try India 🤣
@@cemaldolanbay1559 cuz they were planning to charge you triple. you got a romania discount.
I've been living in Bangkok for 42 years and this video is extremely accurate and well-scripted. Well done! Immediately subscribed!
Thank you for the kind words! Means a lot coming from a longterm resident! Cheers!
This kind of thing happens everywhere. It's inherent to human nature. There are scammers in Rome, Milan, London, Paris, New York, Rio de Janeiro. I was approached in different cities all over and in different situations by locals and foreigners.
This is one of the most informative videos on Thailand I've seen. Helpful and concise. Well done!
Thank you for the kind words! Hopefully it saves some people money and hassles! Cheers
This kind of thing happens everywhere. It's inherent to human nature. There are scammers in Rome, Milan, London, Paris, New York, Rio de Janeiro. I was approached in different cities all over and in different situations by locals and foreigners.
23:05 pickpocketing: I fell victim to pickpocket working with a street fruit peddler, the peddler tipped over a weighing scale deliberately and while my attention was distracted on it, someone behind me took my camera from my pouch. When I realised later and went back to confront the peddler she became aggressive, obvious giveaway she was in it.
That’s unfortunate. Was it in a tourist area? Most vendors are very honest. I actually had one find my wallet that I dropped and come find me with everything still in it!
I’ve heard of most of these and experienced a couple but I think you missed 1 very important point….. after 15 years in Thailand 99% of the people I’ve met are honest, helpful and trustworthy!! The majority of these scams take place in every large city in the world.
That is correct. I mention that these scams actually only even occur in the main tourist areas even in Bangkok, mainly around the old city, khaosan and sukhumvit. I agree with your viewpoint. I will cover scams in some of the other cities that I’ve spent significant time in soon, so it won’t only be about Thailand. These kinds of scams occur everywhere. Cheers
Yes all these scams can happen but they do paint a picture of everyone is out to scam you, which is simply not true. I have been going to Thailand 20 odd yrs and I find the majority of Thai people to be very honest and helpful. It’s a good video for people who are brand new to Thailand but you soon pick up all this stuff. Have a great time it’s the land of smiles. 😊
I agree. It’s hard to cover all the scams without it seeming like everything is a scam. Squaring the circle. Just posted another video to try to point this out…
This kind of thing happens everywhere. It's inherent to human nature. There are scammers in Rome, Milan, London, Paris, New York, Rio de Janeiro. I was approached in different cities all over and in different situations by locals and foreigners.
A few years back, I was approached by a well dressed Thai guy outside Erawan shrine. In his getting to know me spiel, he showed me a photo from his wallet of him with a famous snooker player from my country UK. Was in the 1990s so no smartphones or internet. I didn’t fall for his shopping scam, but later I checked up about the photo of him with Steve Davis, the world champion snooker player at the time. Turned out to be the Madam Tussauds wax model
The scammers get very creative with their back stories these days!
I once asked Jimmy White how come you regularly lose in the first round of the Thai Open he responded "You've been there too"😂" I hate missing the pink" 🤣 Steve Davis isn't cut from the same cloth so that was a dead giveaway
What's "snooker?"
@@jacknakash2677 it’s a game like pool, but the table size, ball size and prize money size are bigger.
Indian fortune tellers are the only ones I experience in Thailand
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They are following the bad norms of the Philippines! 🤣
They are following the bad norms of the Philippines! 🤣
parang mas malala ang scam sa Thailand@@ronmimi3282
Don't feel ashamed.
I live in a big touristic city in Africa, and it's worse
I lived, and worked, in Thailand for 30 years as a foreigner so I do not look Thai but do speak Thai. If you speak Thai "you know too much" so very unlikely that any of these scams will be attempted on you by a potential scammer.
This is very true. Everytime a scammer approaches me I speak in Thai and they just stop talking to me.
Wrong! The MF Taxis scam the locals.
But these advices are for tourists , no tourist is interested to learn Thai for a 3 weeks vacation in Thailand😅
To be fair, this kind of thing happens everywhere. Truth is it's inherent to human nature. There are scammers in Rome, Milan, London, Paris, New York, Rio de Janeiro. I was approached in different cities all over and in different situations by locals and foreigners.
@@sergiomonteiro1444I know it's hard but try sticking to the topic and stop depending this country you old ATM simp
holy shit. this is enough to discourage me from visiting
Having your wit’s about you will look after you 😜
Don't feel discouraged. You can avoid scams very easily once you know about them. And once you know to avoid the scams, Thailand is a very safe country! You can walk around anywhere and always feel comfortable.
I don't like getting scared so I take grab or walk
These scams tent to apply to a lot of countries - taxi scams are big in Australia.
Thats a good one LOL. There are way more beneficial things there though and one will take it for funny small happenings afterwards.
Keep working hard and thanks for the info!
Thank you for the kind words!
Thanks Cal. My son (23 years old) is in Thailand now. Of course, as soon as I saw your video, I sent this to him. I hope to buy you a beer someday soon.
Cheers! Hopefully he has a very enjoyable trip!
Probably in pattaya....
Please, please dont let him watch this, its all common sense! What he says is not what happens daily !!
@@mixalis6168I strongly disagree. If you are in a tourist area you will encounter these scams many times on a daily basis. Remember, newcomers often spend most of their time in tourist areas. I walked around the Old City just last week and I had about half a dozen guys approach me over the afternoon with various friendly stranger scam attempts. Any newcomer should watch this video so that they can easily avoid scams.
@@cosmopolyprobably shagging LBs..
Great recomendations
Thanks Cal!!!
Thank you for the kind words!
Got bitten about 7 years ago. Flew into Bangkok from Phuket, wanted to go to Kanchanaburi and got into a metred taxi. The driver said the trip would cost 1800 Baht which is what we researched it would be in a metred taxi. 10 minutes into the trip, the driver pulled over on a freeway and said his cost was 3500 Baht and if we didn't agree, we should get out then and there. We were caught out and had to agree or be stuck on the freeway with our luggage. We would have given him a great tip anyway, but this left a sour taste in our mouths. Fortunately our return trip to Bangkok was by train so we weren't ripped off again.
That’s rough. Sorry to hear that. To be fair, 1800 to Phuket would have been a great price! I normally pay about 1200 to go to Pattaya. Thanks for the input!
I don't get your logic with tipping. You should leave this tipping culture mentality in america. In phuket there's a taxi mafia, even that 1800 baht fare would have been awful lot.
Give a serious eyeball look,
a firm NO
and keep walking.
Don't let them touch you.
Extremely important: always look like you know exactly what you're up to and even better walk as you own the road. *Never look lost!* The moment you look lost, you attract all scammers like a lamp does with moths.
This is 100% accurate. Even if totally lost, never flinch and show weakness for the scammers... thanks for the input!
Absolutely, walk around like you own the place, I rarely get approached by strangers.
Thanks for the cautionary tips
Cheers!
Every time I used taxi in Bangkok, I always award the honest driver with 50%-100% tips. After tell him “good man” .
I always tip the honest drivers as well. Cheers!
I speak for all the citizens of the kingdom of Thailand to ask you not to tip the taxi drivers that much.
Thailand sounds too stressful with all these scams.
It can be…but they are very easy to avoid once you are aware of them. Most occur in the very touristy areas. When you live here you don’t encounter them nearly as much.
As someone who visited Bangkok for a month in November of 22' I definitely recommend using the local trains as they are inexpensive and safe. In terms of apps Grab works well for prepaid prices and local food deliveries. Your best options are to speak with locals (who will always be willing to help) and avoid the major tourist areas who are clearly selling overpriced goods. I never experienced any scams personally and felt very safe in Bangkok. Do your homework and research your destination before you travel.
I agree. The non-tourist areas are totally different. Much nicer and more relaxed. This is fairly common in every country that I have visited. Tourist areas attract scammers worldwide. But it's also quite easy to avoid the scams once somebody is aware of them. Otherwise Bangkok is very safe! Cheers
You have to learn the money. I walked into a 7/11 to get a sandwich 30 baht. Gave a 1000 baht note to get some change. He handed back 470 baht. I had to stand in front of him pointing to the cash register saying 500. Please. He pretended to misunderstand, but eventually handed over the missing 500. Frustrating.
Good advice. I agree. I never had this happen in a 7/11, but it definitely can! I am guessing that this occurred in a tourist area?
Wat call the police that newer happen in filipines newer jou always get the right amont back always in the big supermarket even seven Eleven I don’t belive jou
bang, if you have to pay only 30 bah why did you pay with 1000? If I have to pay 5 dollars in the US....i will never try to pay with a 100 dollar bill. Of course in the US no one will try to rob you like that. It could happen....but rarely.
@@user-sh9dj4hf2d to get some change as I said already.
@@user-sh9dj4hf2d he said he wanted to get change that is why he paid with a 1000 baht. That's why when I exchange money I give them back big bills because as we see in this video taxi drivers and others will say they don't have change or like in the case of the person the driver gave him change but said he only gave him a smaller bill. If you want change best to wait when the register is opened and ask the cashier if they can change the bill than risk paying with a large bill for something only worth 30 bahts.
Great information my friend. ❤😊 Thanks for sharing your time with us all. Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico. 🇲🇽✌🏼🥰
Cheers!
You just saved me a stop in Thailand on my trip. Thank you.
I recommend visiting. Alas these scams are common in most tourism countries. Just need to be aware and you’ll be alright! Cheers
This is great information that anyone traveling there needs so I really appreciate it!! Keep up the great work!!
Thank you for the kind words. Cheers!
To be fair, this kind of thing happens everywhere. Truth is it's inherent to human nature. There are scammers in Rome, Milan, London, Paris, New York, Rio de Janeiro, everywhere. I was approached in different cities all over and in different situations by locals and foreigners.
Few Years Beck I Bought Return Air Ticket From My Country To Manila Air Port For $750 Dollars As I Came Out Of Departure The Taxi Drivers Were Asking Me $300 Dollars From Manila Air Port To The City Which I Refused & Walked Out Of Airport & Catch Jeepni & Paid 15 Peso Less Than 50 Cents
Sounds about right lol. I wonder if they ever get anyone for that price...
300 of which dollars? Or pesos?
More than a "few years". No Jeepnees at Manila airport these days.
To be fair, this kind of thing happens everywhere. Truth is it's inherent to human nature. There are scammers in Rome, Milan, London, Paris, New York, Rio de Janeiro, everywhere. I was approached in different cities all over and in different situations by locals and foreigners.
Thank you! Lots of very good information and straight to the point.
Thanks for the kind words!
taxi = bring smaller notes - 2 times going to the airport ( the fee is around 250- 300 b from airport to downtown in a proper metered taxi ) i handed them a 500 baht note and both times got told " i have no change " expecting i would just say keep it - well i stood my ground both times and both times the driver had a wad of cash on him to cover any change - after i waited him out and demanded my change back
This is quite common. Keeping small bills is extremely important. After encountering multiple different variations of this type of scam the key is to never give the driver an opportunity to scam you. Most drivers are actually alright but the statistical odds mean you’ll ultimately get scammed if you trust drivers.
This kind of thing happens everywhere. It's inherent to human nature. There are scammers in Rome, Milan, London, Paris, New York, Rio de Janeiro. I was approached in different cities all over and in different situations by locals and foreigners.
Not only foreigners get scammed. Many Thai people, including myself, also fall victim to scams within our own country. It's embarrassing and upsetting for me.
This is true. I have heard plenty of stories from Thai friends as well. Scams like this happen in most countries though... it is just important to be aware and avoid them. Cheers!
Yet another invaluable video. Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words!
@@thebangkokguidegreat video thank you. Are you able to advise please how best I can rent a pool villa in Hua Hin?
I waited at a bus station in Crabby for 2hours and got friendly with the staff. When the bus arrived I climbed up onto the second deck and to the front for a good view. 20 minutes later before we left, one of the staff came looking for me and said the bus had been over booked and to follow her.
When we stepped off the bus she showed me to a brand new Toyota 8seater van. No extra charge and a way better way to travel.
I found the every day folk in Thailand so very helpful and pleasant to deal with. The trouble I did have came from foreigners who were residences or owned business. (Like French, Australians and middle eastern folk)
I agree. I’ve had plenty of great experiences with Thai people…it’s actually a small minority of scammers that creative all the issues. Most people are extremely kind. Cheers!
This kind of thing happens everywhere. It's inherent to human nature. There are scammers in Rome, Milan, London, Paris, New York, Rio de Janeiro. I was approached in different cities all over and in different situations by locals and foreigners.
Been to Thailand twice. We were in Phuket and Bangkok. Although, we were never scammed, that I know of. We walked every where except once or twice on a motorcycle taxi
I think it’s easy to avoid the scams…avoiding the taxis and tuktuks is half the battle 😅
Damn! Too many scams like that, it does not appeal to me to go there. How are we supposed to know since we are tourist. We will be such an easy prey man. This so-called a land of smile is more like a land of tears to me.🙄
Its not really that bad, do not miss Thailand, the west scams you with 20% VAT and takes away 50% of your income. Even with all scams, you will be left with lot of money to enjoy Thailand for a year. 40 million tourist visit Thailand, less than 0.0001% of people get scammed, media hypes it up.
You should be okay. There are definitely a lot of scams, but they are fairly easy to avoid. And if you get out of the tourist areas it is totally different! Very friendly and no scams at all.
Pretty much all tourist destinations have scams, many of which are higher risk than Thailand. You must decide how much you want fear to limit your life experience.
@DigitallyNomad3949 - I am a frequent visitor to Thailand, especially Bangkok, and the only scams you really have to worry about are the broken meter scam, the damaged motorbike and jetski scams, and Tuk Tuk drivers overcharging you or not charging you as long as you visit some of his friend's jewelry store scam. If anyone approaches you unsolicited, just walk away and you will be fine. Just be careful as if you were in your own home country! Thailand isn't as scary as this video made it out to be. Last year, I was in Bangkok in April for a month and in November for a month, and I did not encounter any scams. The majority of Thais are good and honest people who are the biggest believer in KARMA.
@@kevinp8108 Thanks all of you for some advices. I find it useful regardless. With the grace of God, I am heading there this coming October and I will be visiting Laos too.
With the money scam, you are very polite. Having spent too many years living by my wits on the street I let the scammer know that this kind of approach would not end well, without actually threatening. He got the message and left.
That’s a solid method 😅
I have encounter so many mishap with taxi ride here. It is so tiring to be in this situation. Tuktuk is always overcharging. This is what poor people use in Philippines and India. Only here it is a tourist thing🙄
Airport surcharge is 35 baht. The very 1st scam is NO WiFi in the airport. They want to sell you service when you may not need it.
Thanks for the input! I wasn’t aware of that. Some still catch me unaware haha
I am able to connect to the WiFi, but one has to provide the passport and the phone number.
Wi-Fi worked fine for me on arrival in BKK last week
I'm used to (invasive) free WiFi. Not inputting my passport & other personal information
I used to be scammed by tuk tuk driver who came and lied to me when I went to Siam Supermarket. They told me and my family that the market didn’t open yet, so he would offer us to bring me to other supermarket. He drove us to a very quiet place where scammers sell souvenirs and clothes in very high price. When we only looked around and we didn’t buy, the scammers started to insult us and asked us to leave. It was very discouraging me to leave the country immediately.
Sorry to hear that. My first piece of advice is to always ignore any tuktuk or taxi recommendations, or anybody who approaches you in a tourist area. Thailand is a very friendly and beautiful country and unfortunately these scams can mean that many people never experience the real Thailand. Thanks for your input!
Thank you so much for the advice and warning. We will be much more prepared now and educated 👌
Thank you for the kind words 😊
informative video will keep in mind of all those scams. i find the way you talk is pretty easy to listen to hope to hear more of your experiences in bangkok thailand
Thank you for the kind words! Cheers!
Damn! That was an EXCELLENT video! Thank you for the experience!!
Thank you for the kind words!
Nothing new just usual day to day staff.
this video was very comforting to listen to and i learned from it! thank you
Thank you for the kind words!
Actually, I just came back from BKK and your video clip is so useful and learn a lot of experiences.
Thank you for the kind word!
I am from the Philippines and had a bad experience in Thaildad market. I was haggling at the street market for a t-shirt. And when I didn’t agree on the price, the seller slapped me with the t-shirt. It was a horrible experience!
Sorry to hear that. Most vendors tend to be polite and reasonable! Best wishes to you!
Hi you forget one scam in the motorbike rental,when you rent a motorbike,some people(friends of the rental business) try to steal it,mostly in the night,after this they expect you pay for the loss(happen sometimes in Pattaya).
Ah actually I heard this a long time ago and totally forgot. Thank you for the input!
I have been going to Thailand for about 17 years, most of those scams I was aware of or had tried on me. Some I learned the hard way, we all can drop the ball sometimes. But good work outlining them to the less-informed traveller. Love your work M8.
This kind of thing happens everywhere. It's inherent to human nature. There are scammers in Rome, Milan, London, Paris, New York, Rio de Janeiro. I was approached in different cities all over and in different situations by locals and foreigners.
Thank you for the kind words! I hope some people avoid the scams after seeing the video as well! Cheers
Thanks for the video... lots of great advice.. especially from the airport and getting taxis
I'm glad it was helpful! Cheers!
Great advice. Nothing is free, especially in tourist locations.
Thank you for the kind words!
Not true the whole world there is no free lunch
Yes I first travelled to Thailand decades ago. Plenty of scams at that time and note Thailand was considered a poor county before globalization made it richer.
Biggest scam a Foreigner can get there is to be told they're loved.
I have heard of this one 😂
Thanks for the cautionary tips, love it
Glad it is helpful! Cheers!
Great information,
Thank you very much.
Thank you for the kind words!
@thebangkokguide hi cal please can you advise me how to get a sim or esim that I can use in Thailand
That was great information! What a scary news. I will never visit Thailand what so ever..Now I am in.Malaysia I have never experienced something bad..Malaysia is clean and very safe at every aspect
I recommend visiting. It’s very nice…the scams are easily avoided once you know about them. Malaysia is very nice as well ☺️
@@thebangkokguide Thank, I will consider that!
To be fair, this kind of thing happens everywhere. Truth is it's inherent to human nature. There are scammers in Rome, Milan, London, Paris, New York, Rio de Janeiro. I was approached in different cities all over and in different situations by locals and foreigners.
I am in Australia. Before, taxi was good, taxi drivers were honest. Now, about 50% (my guess) taxi drivers is dodgy. Many of them is from Greece, Middle East, Africa, India,...
That’s unfortunate.
How things have changed since I visited your country in the 1980s.
@quantumeyes8546 The first taxi I took in Australia early 90s was dodgy. A blonde, Australian born and bred.
@@tomjones2157 only one occasion? You said, "the first taxi". Now almost 80-90 % of taxi drivers are dodgy. Uber, Didi are a bit better because you can give them feedback and complaints.
@@alexmcwhirter6611agreed, half a century and a totally different world it is in Thailand now!
Nice video but you missed a couple of obvious ones:
1. It's a huge mistake to assume the 'regulated' airport taxis on level 1 won't try to rip you off. If you're obviously a tourist and don't speak any Thai they will try to cheat you. Keep hold of the ticket issued by the machine - this is for you to identify and report the driver if there are any problems. If the driver tries to take the ticket from you, that's a bad sign. If they really insist then either get another ticket and take a different cab or take a picture of the ticket before you hand it over. When you get in the taxi the meter will often be covered - insist they uncover and use the meter before pulling away.
2. Other red flags for taxis are - using amulets and Buddha statues to deliberately obscure the meter or the driver ID card, a meter that is still starting at THB 35 - this meter has probably been tampered with so the driver doesn't want to go to the authorities to get the starting fare changed.
3. You missed out the biggest scammer of all - the Thai government. Dual pricing is endemic in Thailand. As a tourist you will often pay 5-20 times the price charged to Thais. This is government policy and all the state run national parks apply dual pricing. This applies not only to tourists but also those of us who live, work and pay taxes in Thailand. Many private companies follow the example and charge non-Thais big multiples of the 'local' pricing although private companies will often give local pricing if you can show a work permit or even a Thai driving license. Dual pricing is usually hidden from tourists by writing the local price in Thai, including Thai numbers.
Thanks for the input! I agree with your other observations. Great to add these here as it’s a little forum with anything I missed! Dual pricing would be a whole other video… I covered it in a previous one about why foreigners tend to leave Thailand. Cheers!
@@thebangkokguide Hi Cal, thanks for the response. I'll check out the other video you mention. TAT and the DNP are really missing a trick, there are thousands of expats with families who simply refuse to visit national parks because they won't accept being discriminated against.
Wow! Thanks so much for posting this!! I am going to Thailand in November and now I’m a bit apprehensive! I hope my Thai friend will know about these!
Happy to help and you’ll be alright. Once you’ve watched this video you’ll be quite well prepared to avoid them all! Safe travels!
I've been here for 2 months, just be alert. Follow the advice in the video
strong video , very informative!!
Thank you for the kind words!
OMG....takes so much fun out of the trip but thank you.
You will still have lots of fun! Once you notice the patterns of scammers they are very easy to avoid!
Great tips. A useful video, even for someone who's been coming to Thailand for 20 years!
Thank you for the kind words!
Very good, you are exceptionally open and honest. Thumb up 👍🏼
Thank you for the kind words 🙏
Thanks Cal...for this incredible and valuable video. I'm curious to see other countries you've been to and make a video of them too. Cheers 🍻
Thanks for the kinds words. I'm slowly getting around to some work on Vietnam as I have traveled there a lot and recently returned from a trip. So that will be coming up soon! Cheers
In the United States, store employees would normally count back your change, however, in Thailand, store employees will just hand you your change without counting it back. Always, count your change while at the counter with the employee in front of you. If you're short-changed on purpose or by accident, the store employee cannot accuse you of hiding the money.
True. To be honest, I have never actually met a vendor or clerk that short changed me. Most vendors are very honest. I have only seen this in nightlife areas, especially khaosan.
I rarely ever encountered anyone in the United States counting my change back to me lol
@@Tony-lm5zs - I live in California, and every store I go to including 7-11, the cashier always counts my change back to me. Stores do this so customers won't come back later and accuse the cashier of short-changing them. This prevents customers from scamming the business by changing the bills and claiming that they were not given enough as change. It's a common practice.
@@kevinp8108 maybe in Cali but not in the south or east coast lol. They just hand the change
@@thebangkokguidetrue
Very Good content, this is very useful for avoid to get scams in every country in the world.
Thank you for the kind words!
A lot of these are universal scams.
Hey Cal. Will be returning to Thailand soon. Definitely experienced the temple is closed scam when I wanted to see wat Arun and was offered a wonderful trip by a tuk tuk driver named Lucky. Thank God I didn't listen.
Maybe I'll run into you somewhere. Will be there in May.
Cheers. Glad you avoided that one! Definitely sounds good and hope the travels are enjoyable!
SCAMS is why I personally don't go to bars.
Insist to pay for one drink at a time if you insist on going to bars.
It’s a good approach. Cheers
the bar should log your drinks on a slip of paper and put it in a cup in front of you.
@@lanthanumkhloride8538
No tab...
They'll add to it..
You're no match for these scam artists...
@@lanthanumkhloride8538
That doesn't work.
They'll scam you anyway.
@@lanthanumkhloride8538
That doesn't work.
Learned at lot ... 👍
Thank you for the kind words!
Thank you very much, a good, rich and clear informative video.
We must notice that is nearly the same story in every big touristic city around the world
Thanks for the kind words. That is definitely true as well!
Super nice and well done documentary! Thank you!
This is worth a watch.
Going there this May. Hoping to be wiser and stronger against the scammers. haha
You will be fine! Once your aware it’s very easy to avoid any problems! Thailand is very safe! Cheers
To be fair, this kind of thing happens everywhere. Truth is it's inherent to human nature. There are scammers in Rome, Milan, London, Paris, New York, Rio de Janeiro. I was approached in different cities all over and in different situations by locals and foreigners.
Been 9 times for holidays, but never had a single one. Saying they're impossible to avoid, I've done very well. Rearrange a bolt taxi before arriving, so easy.
Haha yes you definitely have! If you only use ride hailing apps you’ll do a lot better to avoid scams. Cheers
Good information. I'll be sure to watch from every angle and keep thepolice on speed dial. God Bless
Unfortunately the police may not always be there to uphold the law. Probably better to avoid the police in any situation. Be aware & settle situations yourself
Cheers. If you have a problem it's best to call the Tourist Police at 1155. Cheers!
Really good info, Thks a lot!!!
Cheers!
Great video, Cal!
I think you've covered just about every possible scam in Thailand.
I would add, for the areas between Nana and Asok: do not buy any pharmaceutical products from street vendors, especially those that are supposed to maintain an erection, for the most part, they will just be placebos, or worse!
Thanks for the kind words. That is indeed a good addition! Cheers
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Thank you 🙏
I’ve lived in Thailand for a while. I have navigated all those attempted scams, Phuket, Pattaya and BKK. I really like the way you lay it out. I have rescued so many guys from trap bars. There the ones you mention, spruker in hotel knows a friend who can take you to a high end bar with beautiful women. Back streets of Asok, with the 20,000bht check. The guy in the hotel has access to your room to get your card from the safe “for them” to pay the bill. Never carry more than 5000bht cash. Avoid friends of friends of Thais. But thank you for putting it out there, you will save some people.
Cheers. You definitely added some good advice as well! Thanks for the input!
Thank you so much cal well explain
Thanks for the kind words!
I liked & subscribed.
We are returning to BKK in November for a week.
Cheers and safe travels!
Condolences 😢
Enjoy - November is the best time for Thailand
Thank you for taking the time to do this. Number 18 (attraction is closed) made me laugh as I experienced that one last august when I brought a friend to the Grand Palace. It was such an obvious one, we didn't fall for it.
I always avoid taxis and to be honest between the BTS, MRT and water taxis, I've hardly ever needed one. Not only is it exhausting to try and get one who will use their meter but traffic is often very bad so it's much quicker and cheaper to use public transport. I used grab only once last year and found it expensive so thank you for mentioning that Bolt prices are more accurate and cheaper. I also didn't know about the regulated taxis on level 1 at the airport, that's good to know.
My advice for travellers who go to Thailand often enough is to learn to speak at least some basic Thai. It's not as hard as people think when you put your mind to it and it makes life easier and more fun when visiting the country. I can't be sure but I wonder if you're less likely to get scammed when you speak Thai proficiently...
Thanks again for a great video 🙂
Thanks for the input! I agree. Learning a little bit of Thai is very useful and people are very kind when you speak Thai. I always advise people to get out of the tourist areas and meet local people, as it is an entirely different experience. Thai people in local areas are extremely nice and friendly. Never encountered a scam or a hustle in a local area.
Bolt is definitely my preference for cars, but it can take a while to get one. To be honest, I still use taxis a lot but I am very aware of all the scams. I think for newcomers, they can easily get overwhelmed by all the scams and often fall for one in their first week or two!
Cheers!
Agree, we went to learn thai 10 months in Chm, and in taxis we could say : Trongpai=straight away. Leo sai/leo kwai..left/right (or was it right/left..sorry 5 years ago forgot) but it did help alot to tell the driver with our GPS in our hand aswell, and he did not know how much or rather how little we knew thai but it made a huge different in them not scaming us!
@@sissisquiltandbatikexactly most of my thai knowledge as well.. tongpai - leo saai/kwaa.. and the numbers in thai . like saying "sukhumvit soi song" or sthg when entering the taxis... - at least gives you the impression not to be new to Thailand and thus not an easy scam target...
EXCELLENT video! Thank you for the sharing!!
Thank you for the kind words!
Excellent review! 😊
Thank you 🙏
What Cal said is completely true and is very helpful in building a good immune system for new travelers to our country. Cal doesn't present the only problem, but he also helps to offer good solutions. I am extremely ashamed that this problem has still not gone away. These scammers think only of their own interests without thinking for the public. and did not look at the negative effects that would follow in the long run. As a Thai person, I would like to thank you for reflecting on this problem in detail so that the relevant government sector will be more eager to take care of and solve this problem. I know that what you have reflected here is with good and pure intentions to make our country even better.
Thank you for the kind words. Don’t feel ashamed. This is a problem that exists in many countries with a lot of tourism. If you visit popular tourist locations in Europe, you will also encounter many scams. But I agree that it definitely hurts the tourism economy and reputation of the country. Most people I have met, myself included, have experienced many scams. It’s much better for both the traveler and the tourism sector of Thailand if tourists are aware of the scams and can avoid them. Cheers!
Try not to take it personally, my Thai brother, as ALL countries have a seedy element that preys on the unsuspecting, especially in transportation hubs and tourist areas. You live in a beautiful country with as nice a people as I've met anywhere--like people who pass you on a motorbike when you're walking in the opposite direction, turn around, and offer you a ride!
I am from Northeast Asia. Taxi scam also happens in rich countries. In South Korea, taxi scam sometimes occurs at airports and Seoul Station, but it has improved compared to the past. There are not many taxi scams in Japan, but taxi fares are one of the most expensive countries. In order to eradicate taxi fraud, I believe that the governments of each country should make efforts.
Taxi scam is normal practice in Spain.
I agree. Taxis scams are common in many countries with a lot of tourism. Taxi drivers interact with tourists a lot and this leads to a lot of scams.
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Thanks for the stream and many of your suggestions to avoid tourist scams are relevant to any destination in the world.
I agree. Thanks for the kind words!
Hi Cal, thanks a lot for this video and one new subscriber for sure here :)! Traveling frequently to Thailand every 6-8 weeks for 2-4 weeks each since a couple of years.
A typical scam try to also mention is the driver acts like they cannot change a (example given) 100 Baht note for a 30 Baht motorbike ride. I then walked into a restaurant and asked for changing my 100 Baht note to smaller change and let the driver wait before paying him. Once paying him the 30 Baht and he put away the money I saw his wallet and there were several 20 Baht notes so obviously he tried to get the 100 Baht from me. He didn't seem very happy about it + happy about the waiting time but I don't let those scam tries get away with it as much as I can :)
Thanks for the input! Definitely worth watching out for that one too. Normally I just make sure to carry small bills because handing any large bill to a driver risks them swapping it and giving wrong change. Too much risk handing any money to a driver! Cheers
Thanks so much for your info. I truly needed it.
Cheers. Glad it’s helpful!
Very detailed, Thank you!
Very helpful tips... Thanks a lot
Cheers!
I other countries they will tell you only have partial change back. Like you said, always have exact change plus a little tip if the driver is honest.
I agree. I always tip the honest ones.
To be fair, this kind of thing happens everywhere. Truth is it's inherent to human nature. There are scammers in Rome, Milan, London, Paris, New York, Rio de Janeiro. I was approached in different cities all over and in different situations by locals and foreigners.
@@sergiomonteiro1444 Yeah that’s very true.
After watching your video, I am no longer very interested in visiting Thailand.
I recommend that you go. It’s a great place to visit. The scams are very easy to avoid once you know about them. Otherwise it’s very safe!
You forgot the worst scammers on your list: Lawyers!
Opening illegal companies with 100% foreign shareholders, without a license. Billing for auditing, but never closing the yearly balance.
This costs foreigners millions and there are many of them in Phuket and Pattaya!
It’s hard and expensive to go after them, because they know the corrupt officials.
I will take your word on that one. Haven’t dealt with lawyers here and hope to avoid it! Cheers!
@@thebangkokguide a lot of people also got scammed under covid. Where lawyers promised to help with visa.
Then they just took off with their money and ghosted them….
Thanks cal to guide every details of scam in Thailand.. I been Thailand few times and I seen all that scams you talking about thank you so much love from Richmond hill ont Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you for the kind words! Great to hear from a fellow Canadian 🇨🇦❤️
Excellent tips. I want to add the following observations.
Strange facts: At the airport, the queue is very long as additional counters are not opened. An old man is likely to pee in his pants.
In Bangkok, except hotels and hospitals, no one speaks English. No greenery and trees in Bangkok.
Transportation scams can not be avoided but mitigated if you fix the fare in advance.
Pickpocketing: Ask your wife or gf to stitch your wallet pocket one or two notch/s higher so the wallet can not slide easily or pickpocket easily.
Corruption: is the hallmark for longer stay.
At the airport while exiting, protect your wallet while it is being X-rayed. As the staff are expert in taking out maximum currency notes from the wallet.
Thanks for the input. I disagree on a couple of points. I find English is quite good in Bangkok, and there are lots of green spaces! Benjakiti, Lumpini, Chatuchak, the Green Lung, Benjasiri…just to name a few. I really enjoy the green spaces in the city! Cheers!
So basically, you're saying walk and avoid talking with anyone
Actually outside the tourist areas people are very friendly and you won't find any scams. Thai people are very welcoming and friendly! But when you are in the tourist areas, you really should avoid talking to anybody.
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Vary needed knowledge. Thanks Cal
Thank you for the kind words!
Very good info
Cheers!
From Terminal 21 to Central World take a bus for 20 Bhat or the BTS (elevated train) - faster and cheaper.
Definitely better. I usually take the BTS as well.
In other words: Do not trust anyone.
In tourist areas…or taxi/tuktuk folks…yes
Thanx 4 the informative video
Cheers!
I’ll be in Thailand on May travel from Bangkok (second time) to Pattaya to Phuket for my first time ever. Watched your vlogger it helps me to think twice. I subscription you immediately! Vincent from Las Vegas. Forward looking to watch your important info well video upcoming
You’ll be fine. It’s actually a very safe country! The scams are also very obvious once you know about them…and now you do. I highly recommend visiting. I came 8 years ago and never left! 😂
If you have never been to Thailand and you watch this video it looks worse than it is. This is a good video though. Anyways they scammed your money not your life and converting to USD is only a few bucks but still who likes to be scammed. I live in the USA and AT&T, T-Mobile scammed me many times, told one price but charging another price, told me I could call Asia for free if I paid this plan blah blah but it was not true, internet phising, scamming but these don't sound scary bc we all know how to deal with them. Same thing with Thailand jif you know how to prevent you will be ok. You could walk around in Thailand and holding your purse or wallet without worring someone will grab and run, you can leave your stuff in the car no one will break your car window. Thailand is way safer than the USA. It's a fun country, it's all in one super unique country. Trust me who lives in both countries for 23 years each!
Pattaya....oh avoid
Sounds like I should just avoid taxi all together and uses Grab. Such a shame for those that are doing the right thing tho.
This can be a lot easier, as you will also avoid miscommunication and giving complicated directions. But to be fair, I have used taxis a lot and most taxis are nice... but you always risk getting a scammer.
Just wait till the Bolt and Grab guys start saying "The Grand Palace is closed" 😂
That's the bad side of thailand. Any good person wouldn't scam someone
Great info and education and thanks !👍🇺🇸
Cheers. Thanks for the kind words!
Very useful and precise. Thank you
Thank you for the kind words!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge about Thai scams on tourists. Not sure if it still happens but many years ago there was talk about a scam within the airport itself where a tourist duty free shop clerk will slip an item into your shopping bag after you have paid for your items and then they will ran after you as you walk out of the shop and will call the airport police who is in on the scam and they will threaten you with prison time if you don't pay a ridiculously high amount of money
I never heard of this one…it is probably less likely now as the duty free area is quite controlled. My suspicion is that airport related scams have declined with increased security. Thanks for the input!
To be fair, this kind of thing happens everywhere. Truth is it's inherent to human nature. There are scammers in Rome, Milan, London, Paris, New York, Rio de Janeiro. I was approached in different cities all over and in different situations by locals and foreigners.
Lots of scammers in Thailand for sure...some are police protected.
Yes, but if you get outside the tourist areas it’s totally different! Very friendly 😊