34 worst SCAMS in THAILAND!

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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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@fantomas1498 3 месяца назад

If a scammer ask you where are you from, tell you are from Romania, he will run away for not to be scammed.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

The uno reverse card is a good move!

@user-dv8us3zg6b 3 месяца назад

This actually works? ahah

@cemaldolanbay1559 3 месяца назад

I tald im from Romania, and they charged me double .

@balamuralikrishna6082 2 месяца назад

Try India 🤣

@whypopme88 2 месяца назад

@@cemaldolanbay1559 cuz they were planning to charge you triple. you got a romania discount.

@BloobleBonker 2 месяца назад

I've been living in Bangkok for 42 years and this video is extremely accurate and well-scripted. Well done! Immediately subscribed!

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words! Means a lot coming from a longterm resident! Cheers!

@sergiomonteiro1444 Месяц назад

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.

@JC-ce8uw Месяц назад

What is the best place to visit for Muslim family? We don't do any water sports but like to sight see.

@DavidDavid-yz2sh 28 дней назад

If u are really living in Thailand for 42 years , that shows it's not that bad after all. If not u had long left Thailand right ?

@BloobleBonker 28 дней назад

@@DavidDavid-yz2sh Thailand is a great place to live. The scammers are only a nuisance to tourists, just like in most popular tourist destinations

@darylbalmer6618 Месяц назад

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.

@thebangkokguide Месяц назад

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

@Whalewraith 12 дней назад

Tourist destinations attract all worst people.

@facebooksmith1269 12 дней назад

Please, Thailand cuts the cake when it comes to scam. You'll find none of these types of scams in Japan or even South Korea. Sure, you might find few here and there, but not on the same level as Thailand. So let's be honest, Thailand is a beautiful country and I would recommend it as a must visit place. But let's not kid ourselves, it's third world country with poor people and that ALWAYS creates more desperate scammers. It's human nature.

@antifugazi 9 дней назад

In most European countries even though scams exist you won't get half of these so you apologise for Thailand as much as you like but this is just not true.

@HerrMau 2 месяца назад

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.

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

This is 100% accurate. Even if totally lost, never flinch and show weakness for the scammers... thanks for the input!

@TheCK84Project Месяц назад

Absolutely, walk around like you own the place, I rarely get approached by strangers.

@dry5555 2 месяца назад

This is one of the most informative videos on Thailand I've seen. Helpful and concise. Well done!

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words! Hopefully it saves some people money and hassles! Cheers

@sergiomonteiro1444 Месяц назад

@Truth-of-the-matter 2 месяца назад

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.

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

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

@tawinkeawkom6055 3 месяца назад

ขอให้แท๊กซี่และรถตุ๊กๆ ทั้งหลาย จงรับรู้และอย่าได้กระทำเยี่ยงนี้เลย เพื่อภาพพจน์ที่ดีของประเทศเรา

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

น่าเสียดายที่การหลอกลวงเหล่านี้เป็นเรื่องปกติมาก นักท่องเที่ยวส่วนใหญ่ที่ฉันพบจะพูดถึงพวกเขา จะช่วยการท่องเที่ยวไทยได้มากถ้าไม่มีกลโกง! 🙏

@ronmimi3282 3 месяца назад

They are following the bad norms of the Philippines! 🤣

@ronmimi3282 3 месяца назад

They are following the bad norms of the Philippines! 🤣

@joss0214 3 месяца назад

parang mas malala ang scam sa Thailand@@ronmimi3282

@daoudiali1661 2 месяца назад

Don't feel ashamed. I live in a big touristic city in Africa, and it's worse

@DomeJUNG16 2 месяца назад

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.

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

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!

@Rumison 10 дней назад

In the USA we call them the IRS, they scam us with tax.

@heythave 10 дней назад

What kind of scam did you fall for?

@SoloJetMan 3 месяца назад

holy shit. this is enough to discourage me from visiting

@howyduinyall7653 3 месяца назад

Having your wit’s about you will look after you 😜

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

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.

@Triple_T_ 3 месяца назад

I don't like getting scared so I take grab or walk

@Cheepchipsable 3 месяца назад

These scams tent to apply to a lot of countries - taxi scams are big in Australia.

@user-kh9cu5dj8e 2 месяца назад

Thats a good one LOL. There are way more beneficial things there though and one will take it for funny small happenings afterwards.

@Bangkokrover 3 месяца назад

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

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

The scammers get very creative with their back stories these days!

@radleysmith7528 3 месяца назад

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

@jacknakash2677 2 месяца назад

What's "snooker?"

@Bangkokrover 2 месяца назад

@@jacknakash2677 it’s a game like pool, but the table size, ball size and prize money size are bigger.

@marknordgard1916 2 месяца назад

Indian fortune tellers are the only ones I experience in Thailand

@yawangle90 3 месяца назад

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.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

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!

@TredNWater 3 месяца назад

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.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Cheers! Hopefully he has a very enjoyable trip!

@cosmopoly 3 месяца назад

Probably in pattaya....

@mixalis6168 2 месяца назад

Please, please dont let him watch this, its all common sense! What he says is not what happens daily !!

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

⁠@@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.

@Andrewman69000 2 месяца назад

@@cosmopolyprobably shagging LBs..

@bangfi1865 3 месяца назад

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.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

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?

@isabellaschopper8988 3 месяца назад

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

@user-sh9dj4hf2d 3 месяца назад

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.

@bangfi1865 3 месяца назад

@@user-sh9dj4hf2d to get some change as I said already.

@ontheroad5555 3 месяца назад

@@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.

@user-wh5rp8cd2s 2 месяца назад

The passport scam is easy to avoid. Only once in a pension they asked for MUCH more money and said they would keep it if I didn't pay. I said, "Keep it. It's not mine anyway. " He said, "What?". I opened the last page and pointed on "This passport is property of the Federal Republic of Germany." I told him I'll go to my embassy and tell them who took their property and added "be sure they will get it back."

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Good tip! I avoid every leaving it. If a place says that I need to leave it, I just leave the place as it suggests that there could be other scams anyway. Cheers

@VENEMPASTOR 3 месяца назад

Give a serious eyeball look, a firm NO and keep walking. Don't let them touch you.

@peeptbgod7047 3 месяца назад

Keep working hard and thanks for the info!

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@linvisible7782 2 месяца назад

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. 😊

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

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…

@sergiomonteiro1444 Месяц назад

@wrldtrvlr4vr 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the cautionary tips

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Cheers!

@bengmelea8646 3 месяца назад

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.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

This is very true. Everytime a scammer approaches me I speak in Thai and they just stop talking to me.

@a.j3150 3 месяца назад

Wrong! The MF Taxis scam the locals.

@slashsaussier 2 месяца назад

But these advices are for tourists , no tourist is interested to learn Thai for a 3 weeks vacation in Thailand😅

@sergiomonteiro1444 Месяц назад

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.

@KIR23679 Месяц назад

@@sergiomonteiro1444I know it's hard but try sticking to the topic and stop depending this country you old ATM simp

@leonief3996 Месяц назад

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.

@thebangkokguide Месяц назад

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!

@g4m3r1993 Месяц назад

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.

@DarronSmithBahamianMillionaire 2 месяца назад

This is great information that anyone traveling there needs so I really appreciate it!! Keep up the great work!!

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words. Cheers!

@sergiomonteiro1444 Месяц назад

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.

@robertfoerster566 12 дней назад

Perfect the words "No time, thank you!" Wave and walk away! ;) Thank you for the video!

@thebangkokguide 10 дней назад

Thanks for the kind words! Cheers

@areyouexp4 3 месяца назад

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

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

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.

@sergiomonteiro1444 Месяц назад

@rhh176 2 месяца назад

Biggest scam a Foreigner can get there is to be told they're loved.

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

I have heard of this one 😂

@heythave 10 дней назад

Says every six workers in Bangkok ever…

@DigitallyNomad3949 3 месяца назад

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.🙄

@lavista4u 3 месяца назад

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.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

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.

@mjs90201 3 месяца назад

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.

@kevinp8108 3 месяца назад

@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.

@DigitallyNomad3949 3 месяца назад

@@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.

@josebova Месяц назад

I'm planning to visit Thailand in a few months and needed to check on any new scam's and a refresher for the older ones. Came across your video and I must say Cal, you've done an awesome job pulling together this content.

@thebangkokguide 29 дней назад

Thanks for the kind words! Hopefully it was helpful. Safe travels!

@jasonmoore5892 3 месяца назад

Thank you! Lots of very good information and straight to the point.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the kind words!

@TysuChudu 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the cautionary tips, love it

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Glad it is helpful! Cheers!

@leedex 2 месяца назад

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.

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

I will take your word on that one. Haven’t dealt with lawyers here and hope to avoid it! Cheers!

@leedex 2 месяца назад

@@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….

@massai7367 2 месяца назад

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!

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Sorry to hear that. Most vendors tend to be polite and reasonable! Best wishes to you!

@michaeldileo8815 3 месяца назад

Yet another invaluable video. Thanks!

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@doriangray6985 2 месяца назад

@@thebangkokguidegreat video thank you. Are you able to advise please how best I can rent a pool villa in Hua Hin?

@catbwead 2 месяца назад

this video was very comforting to listen to and i learned from it! thank you

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@linda_and_tony 3 месяца назад

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

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words! Cheers!

@Pattaya2510 2 месяца назад

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).

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Ah actually I heard this a long time ago and totally forgot. Thank you for the input!

@ziq2188 3 месяца назад

Very good, you are exceptionally open and honest. Thumb up 👍🏼

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words 🙏

@brendaharris2441 Месяц назад

Very detailed, Thank you!

@kevinj5989 3 месяца назад

Damn! That was an EXCELLENT video! Thank you for the experience!!

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@jaybrox1652 2 месяца назад

Nothing new just usual day to day staff.

@imagination914 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for the advice and warning. We will be much more prepared now and educated 👌

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words 😊

@2GringosOnTheGulf Месяц назад

Great information my friend. ❤😊 Thanks for sharing your time with us all. Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico. 🇲🇽✌🏼🥰

@thebangkokguide Месяц назад

Cheers!

@spectrum868 3 месяца назад

Great advice. Nothing is free, especially in tourist locations.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@isabellaschopper8988 3 месяца назад

Not true the whole world there is no free lunch

@alexmcwhirter6611 3 месяца назад

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.

@ralphwbms Месяц назад

Got to this video as I was planing visiting Thailand. This is all so exausting that I don't want to go anymore.

@thebangkokguide Месяц назад

You’ll be alright. You won’t encounter these all the time and after watching this video it’s quite easy to avoid the scams.

@MS-gj5xf 12 дней назад

This video comes right on time for us. We ll travel there for Christmas and New Year s eve ! I have one question if you would like to answer : we ll be in Pattaya but we d like to have New year's eve in Bangkok. Would it be difficult to find a taxi to come back to Pattaya on that day ? Is it a good or bad idea ? Thanks in advance !

@heythave 10 дней назад

You’ll be alright. Just time your flight to land in the daytime.

@qyaig 2 месяца назад

Very useful and precise. Thank you

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@theboz1419 2 месяца назад

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

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

I think it’s easy to avoid the scams…avoiding the taxis and tuktuks is half the battle 😅

@MrGen-ed3fm 3 месяца назад

Great recomendations Thanks Cal!!!

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@durianonpizza 2 месяца назад

strong video , very informative!!

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@virginiabodernea 21 день назад

SO much value packed in a short video! Thanks!

@thebangkokguide 19 дней назад

Thanks for the kind words!

@kenhallin 2 месяца назад

Really good info, Thks a lot!!!

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Cheers!

@MD-hd1cp 3 месяца назад

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.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the input! I wasn’t aware of that. Some still catch me unaware haha

@pathtofreedomandwisdom 2 месяца назад

I am able to connect to the WiFi, but one has to provide the passport and the phone number.

@Lew747 2 месяца назад

Wi-Fi worked fine for me on arrival in BKK last week

@MD-hd1cp 2 месяца назад

I'm used to (invasive) free WiFi. Not inputting my passport & other personal information

@ronallan7702 2 месяца назад

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.

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

That’s a solid method 😅

@evangelinedeguzman8732 Месяц назад

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🙄

@heythave 10 дней назад

@@evangelinedeguzman8732Yep, I paid a tuk tuk 400 baht, going from Siam paragon mall to a hotel in Chinatown Yaowarat area.

@charlztonsef5401 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the video... lots of great advice.. especially from the airport and getting taxis

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

I'm glad it was helpful! Cheers!

@SearchingforSage 29 дней назад

This is very helpful, thank you for sharing!

@thebangkokguide 29 дней назад

Happy it's helpful! Cheers

@pashajan541 3 месяца назад

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

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Sounds about right lol. I wonder if they ever get anyone for that price...

@AbandonTheWest 2 месяца назад

300 of which dollars? Or pesos?

@DrFuzzyDuck 2 месяца назад

More than a "few years". No Jeepnees at Manila airport these days.

@sergiomonteiro1444 Месяц назад

@heythave 10 дней назад

Recently, airport security workers were caught on video stealing money from a Thai tourist as they were going through the security scanner area.

@lunges62 Месяц назад

You just saved me a stop in Thailand on my trip. Thank you.

@thebangkokguide Месяц назад

I recommend visiting. Alas these scams are common in most tourism countries. Just need to be aware and you’ll be alright! Cheers

@heythave 10 дней назад

You’re missing some good food. Just hit up Siam Paragon and Iconsiam malls for food if you’re skirmished about wandering around. Stay nearby these two malls.

@LungAnt 3 месяца назад

Great tips. A useful video, even for someone who's been coming to Thailand for 20 years!

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@KeyfiminPatronu 2 месяца назад

EXCELLENT video! Thank you for the sharing!!

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@VENEMPASTOR 3 месяца назад

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.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

It’s a good approach. Cheers

@lanthanumkhloride8538 3 месяца назад

the bar should log your drinks on a slip of paper and put it in a cup in front of you.

@VENEMPASTOR 3 месяца назад

@@lanthanumkhloride8538 No tab... They'll add to it.. You're no match for these scam artists...

@VENEMPASTOR 3 месяца назад

@@lanthanumkhloride8538 That doesn't work. They'll scam you anyway.

@VENEMPASTOR 3 месяца назад

@@lanthanumkhloride8538 That doesn't work.

@quantumeyes8546 3 месяца назад

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,...

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

That’s unfortunate.

@alexmcwhirter6611 3 месяца назад

How things have changed since I visited your country in the 1980s.

@tomjones2157 2 месяца назад

@quantumeyes8546 The first taxi I took in Australia early 90s was dodgy. A blonde, Australian born and bred.

@quantumeyes8546 2 месяца назад

@@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.

@alanjohn9789 2 месяца назад

@@alexmcwhirter6611agreed, half a century and a totally different world it is in Thailand now!

@johnmayerislovee Месяц назад

Thanks for the stream and many of your suggestions to avoid tourist scams are relevant to any destination in the world.

@thebangkokguide Месяц назад

I agree. Thanks for the kind words!

@genjimonogatari6156 2 месяца назад

Excellent review! 😊

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Thank you 🙏

@kevinp8108 3 месяца назад

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.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

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.

@Tony-lm5zs 3 месяца назад

I rarely ever encountered anyone in the United States counting my change back to me lol

@kevinp8108 3 месяца назад

@@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.

@Tony-lm5zs 3 месяца назад

@@kevinp8108 maybe in Cali but not in the south or east coast lol. They just hand the change

@isabellaschopper8988 3 месяца назад

@@thebangkokguidetrue

@muhammadrafique307 2 месяца назад

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 🇨🇦

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words! Great to hear from a fellow Canadian 🇨🇦❤️

@gregfruchtman1404 3 месяца назад

Great information, Thank you very much.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@doriangray6985 2 месяца назад

@thebangkokguide hi cal please can you advise me how to get a sim or esim that I can use in Thailand

@dann5060 Месяц назад

Super nice and well done documentary! Thank you!

@thebangkokguide Месяц назад

Thanks for the kind words!

@lostinaustralia-dave7802 Месяц назад

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.

@sergiomonteiro1444 Месяц назад

@thebangkokguide Месяц назад

Thank you for the kind words! I hope some people avoid the scams after seeing the video as well! Cheers

@WanderlustReports 3 месяца назад

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!

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the kind words. That is indeed a good addition! Cheers

@Robert-fy6fb 2 месяца назад

Vary needed knowledge. Thanks Cal

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@joeuwest489 3 месяца назад

Very good info

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Cheers!

@codywy5579 3 месяца назад

Learned at lot ... 👍

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@reallythisbad 3 месяца назад

OMG....takes so much fun out of the trip but thank you.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

You will still have lots of fun! Once you notice the patterns of scammers they are very easy to avoid!

@daoudiali1661 2 месяца назад

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

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the kind words. That is definitely true as well!

@kevinliucambodia5999 Месяц назад

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.

@thebangkokguide Месяц назад

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!

@vivigirl1456 3 месяца назад

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.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

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.

@isabellaschopper8988 3 месяца назад

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@isabellaschopper8988 3 месяца назад

Wat Japan it’s expansiv in Austria 10 Kilometer 50 euro

@isabellaschopper8988 3 месяца назад

@@thebangkokguidehe I scame many Filipino also haaa haaaaaa I scame some Asiens iam from Austria haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa change the way scame the Asians know

@ronmimi3282 3 месяца назад

Korea is boring

@teachermsfaz 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much for your info. I truly needed it.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Cheers. Glad it’s helpful!

@jameswaugaman8052 Месяц назад

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!

@thebangkokguide Месяц назад

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!

@TheCK84Project Месяц назад

I've been here for 2 months, just be alert. Follow the advice in the video

@user-pv5ik7nq8y 2 месяца назад

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)

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

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!

@sergiomonteiro1444 Месяц назад

@ex-engineer-th 3 месяца назад

Very Good content, this is very useful for avoid to get scams in every country in the world.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@Cheepchipsable 3 месяца назад

A lot of these are universal scams.

@MurtidaTv 2 месяца назад

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

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

I recommend visiting. It’s very nice…the scams are easily avoided once you know about them. Malaysia is very nice as well ☺️

@MurtidaTv 2 месяца назад

@@thebangkokguide Thank, I will consider that!

@sergiomonteiro1444 Месяц назад

@ShainWong 27 дней назад

I feel safer in Bangkok vs Kuala Lumpur. Bangkok is great. Just use the BTS or MRT train for city and airport train to BKK. I usually walk around rarely use taxis.

@vaska1999 2 месяца назад

Thailand sounds too stressful with all these scams.

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

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.

@mordeart8698 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much cal well explain

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the kind words!

@michaelcrean7007 2 месяца назад

Very clear and informative.

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@StreetCarma 2 месяца назад

Getting a Bangkok taxi driver to use the Taxi Meter is an impossible thing to do. No matter how long you live in Thailand, you‘ll fail.

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

I do it quite often when I’m outside of main tourist areas…in the tourist areas it’s very difficult

@carldavies8851 3 месяца назад

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.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Haha yes you definitely have! If you only use ride hailing apps you’ll do a lot better to avoid scams. Cheers

@MisiThailand 4 дня назад

Great work, lad, cheers!

@thebangkokguide 2 дня назад

Thanks for the kind words!

@Ray-od3ff 2 месяца назад

Very helpful tips... Thanks a lot

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Cheers!

@NomadicMigrant 3 месяца назад

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 🍻

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

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

@amaykulot4352 2 месяца назад

This is worth a watch. Going there this May. Hoping to be wiser and stronger against the scammers. haha

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

You will be fine! Once your aware it’s very easy to avoid any problems! Thailand is very safe! Cheers

@sergiomonteiro1444 Месяц назад

@Xanderbelle 9 дней назад

From Ireland, my mum had a perfect response. When ever she was approached on holiday, she would say a few words in Irish and they wouldn't know what to say.

@thebangkokguide 8 дней назад

This is the best strategy! Cheers

@q8y868 2 месяца назад

Thanx 4 the informative video

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

Cheers!

@dellinger71 2 месяца назад

In other words: Do not trust anyone.

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

In tourist areas…or taxi/tuktuk folks…yes

@stevegiblin270 3 месяца назад

Great info and education and thanks !👍🇺🇸

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Cheers. Thanks for the kind words!

@rajgandhi6163 3 месяца назад

Great information 🙏🏼👍

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thank you 🙏

@naineshpragnajainam 7 дней назад

Thank you so much Bro for Very Important information..Appreciate

@thebangkokguide 2 дня назад

I'm glad its helpful! Cheers

@iamjustanartist6071 3 месяца назад

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.

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

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!

@SAHogan-ih3bo 2 месяца назад

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!

@nevmat1595 Месяц назад

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.

@thebangkokguide Месяц назад

Cheers. You definitely added some good advice as well! Thanks for the input!

@smllville007 3 месяца назад

Good information. I'll be sure to watch from every angle and keep thepolice on speed dial. God Bless

@MD-hd1cp 3 месяца назад

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

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Cheers. If you have a problem it's best to call the Tourist Police at 1155. Cheers!

@annadiemen126 2 месяца назад

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

@thebangkokguide 2 месяца назад

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!

@sergiomonteiro1444 Месяц назад

@Veronica.A. 15 дней назад

Scams or not, it still is a very fascinating city. There are scams more or less all over the world. This is one of the few cities whete a single girl can feel safe and the people generally are accomodating and Thai men are respecttful towards foreign women. Edit: I've visited Indonesia ( not safe), India ( a big NO) and phillipines. Thailand is the best

@thebangkokguide 12 дней назад

I agree. I love Thailand. I just provide information for people so that they can avoid scams and have a great trip as well! Cheers

@olivergastelumjr3755 5 дней назад

You are a scam?

@Veronica.A. 5 дней назад

@@olivergastelumjr3755 it takes one to know another, so yes, u definitely are one. Also. I know u very well and u definitely are a very big scammer😂

@Veronica.A. 5 дней назад

@@olivergastelumjr3755 Nah, ur a scam and u should be reported.

@AJ06030 5 дней назад

@@olivergastelumjr3755 She is an American and my wife. So, if you have the b**ls to say anything against my wife, say it on my face and not hiding behind your smartphone dude.

@gregsmitz6310 3 месяца назад

So basically, you're saying walk and avoid talking with anyone

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

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.

@stevending1529 2 месяца назад

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@paulbytheriver4976 3 месяца назад

Outstanding, thanks

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

Thanks. Cheers!

@MaikSingha 3 месяца назад

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 :)

@thebangkokguide 3 месяца назад

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