bumblebee Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Not sure if I have posted this before here, if so no harm in keeping it fresh in member minds. It's a list of the most common scams you may encounter while on a trip to Los. Be aware of them and don't let these scum bags ruin your precious holiday guys. http://www.bangkoksc...n-thailand.html 1. The Grand Palace is Closed Scam - This scam can happen near any tourist attraction but still happens a lot outside the Grand Palace. As you approach, someone will tell you that the palace is closed for various reasons. Ignore them as you will end up in either a gem store or a tailor shop. 2. Thai Gem Scam - If you are not an expert on gems then I strongly urge you not to take the word of other people on how much money you can make if you sell these gems on return to your home country. People are losing a lot of money every day. Don't make the mistake that you are different. 3. Wrong Change Scam - A common scam at places like 7-Eleven and Family Mart in tourist areas is to give you change as if you gave them a 500 baht note instead of a 1,000 baht note. Many tourists are not familiar with Thai money and often give the wrong money or don't notice that their change is incorrect. Most shops will say out loud the denomination of any paper money you give them. Check your change! 4. Jet Ski Scam - Many people in Pattaya and Phuket are being scammed after renting jet skis. When you come back after your fun, they will point out scratches and dents in the jet ski and they will demand large sums of money. What they fail to mention is that a dozen other customers have already paid for those scratches. If you rent anything, be it motorcycle, car or jet ski, make sure all scratches and dents are documented. 5. Patpong Sex Show Scam - Don't believe the touts outside who say free sex shows and drinks for only 100 baht each. You will end up paying a bill in the thousands. Stay clear if you are alone as they can turn violent if you refuse to pay. 6. Hualamphong Scam - Outside the train station you will meet official looking people who will say they will help you book the seats. They take you to their nearby travel agent and pretend to ring the train booking office. They then say the train is full and your only way to travel is on one of their buses. 7. Long Distance Bus Scam - Many people have had things stolen from their bags on overnight bus trips. Some have even reported they were drugged and found their money missing when they woke up. 8. Airport Taxi Scam - Official looking touts will pretend that they are meter taxis and tell you that it is 500-1000 baht to go into town. The meter taxi outside is less than half this. The police have tried to crack down on them but they are back. Ignore anyone who asks if you want a taxi. The real taxi drivers are waiting outside by their cars. 9. Blackjack Scam - This usually starts when someone asks you where you are from. If you say, New York, then he will say he has a sister who will be going to study there. He then asks if you can go and meet her as she has some questions. At their house, you somehow end up playing blackjack with them. They then ask you to help cheat someone out of their money. Don't get tempted as it is you who is being scammed. 10. My Girlfriend is Pregnant Scam - A popular scams these days is your long distance girlfriend writing to you to say she is pregnant with your baby. She either asks for help to pay for the abortion or for money to raise the baby. What she doesn't tell you is that she has already written to five other foreigners telling them that they are the father too. The latest gimmick is some medicine circulating in Isaan that swells their belly to make them look pregnant in case you fly in to visit them. The only way to know for sure is to go with them to the doctors to get an ultrasound. Please remember, most scammers are successful because they play on the greed of their victims. If something is too good to be true then it probably is. As kind as Thai people are, they are also very shy. If you are approached by a well spoken Thai person on the street then the chances are high that this person is a scammer. Thai people are not normally so forward. However, please give them the benefit of the doubt unless, of course, they give you the codeword "Big Buddha" or "Lucky Buddha". This is then their admission of guilt. Finally, it is sad to report that there are now foreigners praying on helpless tourists. So, be weary of any unsolicited help. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatpack Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Good post BB, and always good to know what scams are going on. We think that because we have been to Thailand many times that we wont fall for a scam but after a few beers its easy to be caught out, so these posts are always a good reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamSam Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Yup, it's good to remind people of the above BB. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Thanks for the heads up BB, and I myself can add to the scams thing as last time I was in BKK I had a taxi pull up at my hotel(Heaven@4) I was waiting for MR. T taxi and this guy said he was from this company,so off i went, got a call from the real MR. T taxi service and was asked where I was, I said I was with their driver,and was informed that I was not! I asked my driver WTF!! was up and he came clean about poaching the fare! Stayed with him as I was already there! and he offered the same rate(1000baht) to Pattaya,but when we got there I had to call a BM to give him directions to my hotel,and this Motherfucker!! still dropped me off 2 blocks from my hotel!!! Fuck him what an ASSHOLE!!!I got to April Suites on my own,but what an inconvenience! Moral of this tale is don't get pulled in by an imposter! go with the real deal! Iceberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Thanks for the heads up BB, and I myself can add to the scams thing as last time I was in BKK I had a taxi pull up at my hotel(Heaven@4) I was waiting for MR. T taxi and this guy said he was from this company,so off i went, got a call from the real MR. T taxi service and was asked where I was, I said I was with their driver,and was informed that I was not! I asked my driver WTF!! was up and he came clean about poaching the fare! Stayed with him as I was already there! and he offered the same rate(1000baht) to Pattaya,but when we got there I had to call a BM to give him directions to my hotel,and this Motherfucker!! still dropped me off 2 blocks from my hotel!!! Fuck him what an ASSHOLE!!!I got to April Suites on my own,but what an inconvenience! Moral of this tale is don't get pulled in by an imposter! go with the real deal! Iceberg Yea they do this in the airport also. They copy your name from the real driver's board, then move closer to Arrivals, you see your name and presume it's the proper taxi. If you can, have the mobile of the company you booked, then call them when you are with the driver to ensure it's the correct one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Number 9 the Blackjack Scam is also common in Saigon/HMC and Phnom Penh and is practiced mostly by Filipino criminal filth. http://www.cnngo.com...-exposed-812667 Phnom Penh http://www.phnompenh...r-tourists.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimslim Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 What about the "Hab period but you can fuck my ass" scam ? Many's a good ol' beer drinking macho man has been caught out by the ladyboys with that one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filipef Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 What about the "Hab period but you can fuck my ass" scam ? Many's a good ol' beer drinking macho man has been caught out by the ladyboys with that one That was my first experience with a thai scam, yes But i knew from the start she was a ladyboy....55555 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMAC Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Please tell me that there is not a you are a 'Handsome Man" scam. That would break my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza33 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 What about the "Hab period but you can fuck my ass" scam ? Many's a good ol' beer drinking macho man has been caught out by the ladyboys with that one 555+ Also been a victim of that one - but demand was for a BJ only. I knew my lil gal was a boy and no way was i letting her out of the room without assuming the position!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Or the one where the girl wants to finger your ass doggystyle - you feel her thumb up your bum....... and then she starts waveing her hands infront of your face and telling you it's a magic trick ........ The THINGS we have to put up with.......if I wanted to see magic tricks I'd go to friggin' Las Vegas...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Or the one where the girl wants to finger your ass doggystyle - you feel her thumb up your bum....... and then she starts waveing her hands infront of your face and telling you it's a magic trick ........ The THINGS we have to put up with.......if I wanted to see magic tricks I'd go to friggin' Las Vegas...... Somehow I can see Duke playing along with her magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamSam Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Very funny!!! Good stuff sailor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Just a reminder guys that the jet ski scam is still going on on Beach road. We have witnessed it daily over the last few months. Be careful out there. Here are a couple of Youtube clips to give you an idea of what goes down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdogg Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 The NationAugust 2, 2014 1:00 am The Tourism department has introduced a new standard for services renting out personal watercraft, commonly known as jet skis, to boost confidence in the safety, quality of service, and business ethics of this popular seaside activity among Thai and foreign tourists. Acting Second Lieutenant Arnupap Gaesornsuwan, director-general of the department, said it had recently finalised and launched the Jet Ski Rental Service Standard to control the quality of service and safety measures of jet-ski rental shops as part of the military government's overall effort to promote the country's tourism industry.The standard was drawn up soon after the appearance of YouTube videos showing some jet-ski rental shops in Thailand taking advantage of foreign customers.A number of tourists have filed complaints through their respective embassies in Thailand urging the government to address this issue.The Tourism Department said it hoped the new standard would address the problem effectively and prevent further damage to the country's tourism image."At the same time, we are encouraging jet-ski business operators in Thailand to recognise the needs and importance of the standard, and to move promptly to improve their service quality, the skills of their staff, and their business ethics, in order to meet with the standard set by the department," Arnupap said.Rental shops that comply with the new standard are eligible for the department's "Merry Elephant" Thailand Tourism Standard emblem, but they must first be registered companies or juristic persons that have been in business for more than three months and must have permanent addresses.Second, all jet skis must be registered and licensed, with a valid insurance policy.Third, jet-ski rental shops must be equipped with certified supervisors with knowledge of first-aid care deployed at the area of service at all times.In addition, one certified person can only supervise two jet skis at a time, ensuring that users wear standard safety vests at all times while using these watercraft.Jet-ski renters are required to pass the assessment conducted by a jet-ski supervisor prior to using the service to prevent possible damage and, most important, to prevent possible accidents and injury.Last, jet-ski rental shops must make their fees visible to customers, including the service terms and conditions, to ensure ethical and transparent service."Nautical tourism is considered a highlight of tourism in the coastal areas of Thailand," Arnupap said."The revenue generated from this type of tourism is an important source of income in both high and low seasons. http://www.nationmul...r-30240023.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoolpusher Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Scams . Like the old saying ....you cant con a con. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke007 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Somehow I can see Duke playing along with her magic. Bugger, I have just read this thread for the first time , but your right BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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