bangrak Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Bloody Turkish copycats! We have the patent on scamming tourists! Welcome to Thailand! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokie Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Having spent several years in both Turkish and Thai tourist destinations I can say in my experience that the Turks although very quick learners could not polish black the boots of Thais when it comes to scamming (or you no understand- is a case of confusion statements) lol Check that Taximeters are working, Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecoolfrog Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 23 hours ago, ezzra said: My nephew and his mates gone in to a bar in Pat Pong the other week, had one drink each, got a huge bill of several thousands baht, when refused to pay they got beat up and forced to pay, I'll take a Turkish scammer anytime over being beat up..... 'nuff said... Sure they did ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecoolfrog Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 The scam is as old as the hills and as widespread , I nearly got caught out in Athens ( not muslim dear bigots ) in the seventies and London ( Soho ) was just as bad. In these internet savvy days , with information at ones fingertips , anybody who falls for this ruse is a bloody fool and gets what they deserve. Same goes for Bangkok , the gem , tuk tuk and Patpong sex show scams have been going on for 40 years or more , gotta be pretty green to get caught out by them. Its the computer phishing and email scams that concern me , some of those crooks are really clever and come up with new schemes regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Basically do everything you should do in Thailand! Don't be taken in by the smiles and friendly approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandito Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 The Turks invented scamming. I remember signing off a Norwegian ship in Turkey (forgot the year, long time ago) In a night club after paying my bill another waiter came with a new bill and demanded payment, which I refused. About 4 big Turks blocked the exit door and I told them that if they would'nt let me pass they got a fight on their hands. Nothing happened and they let me out. The next morning I went out and in the shop I pointed to a can of shaving foam, paid and left. In my hotel I discovered that the can was empty, went back to the shop and the reply was that I said I wanted that specific can, funny and I had to laugh. Next day I went to the airport in Istanbul and after coming home I discovered that my baggage was opened and there were two cartons of Marlboros missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 And when Turkey be ware of the baths, look around if you drop your soap bar! Scammed as well at restaurants,, shame shame Turkey! Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis7 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Wow...so the wise men were right...Whats goes around that comes Around" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 14 hours ago, bandito said: The Turks invented scamming. I remember signing off a Norwegian ship in Turkey (forgot the year, long time ago) In a night club after paying my bill another waiter came with a new bill and demanded payment, which I refused. About 4 big Turks blocked the exit door and I told them that if they would'nt let me pass they got a fight on their hands. Nothing happened and they let me out. The next morning I went out and in the shop I pointed to a can of shaving foam, paid and left. In my hotel I discovered that the can was empty, went back to the shop and the reply was that I said I wanted that specific can, funny and I had to laugh. Next day I went to the airport in Istanbul and after coming home I discovered that my baggage was opened and there were two cartons of Marlboros missing. Sounds to me you have also have forgotten which T it was h before u suits better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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