Picture: Manager

 

Online startup Makalius has warned Thai tourists that something as virulent as the Covid-19 virus is rearing its ugly head.

 

Online fraudsters selling fake packages, non-existent rooms and bogus vouchers for accommodation, shops and restaurants. 

 

Chairwoman Neeranuch Traijakwanich told Manager that as tourism gets going again and the December high season begins there is an increasing prevalence of fraudsters taking advantage of Thai tourists.

 

She advised people to take a little time to ensure they are dealing with reputable individuals before parting with money saying that 100,000s of baht have been lost so far since inter-provincial travel restrictions were lifted in October. 

 

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They can't help it.

"Thai tourists warned about online fraudsters"

2 hours ago, webfact said:

there is an increasing prevalence of fraudsters taking advantage of Thai tourists.

That's OK then. Foreign tourists are safe.

Its OK to warn the Thai Tourists, but its now open season on the Foreigners.

5 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

"Thai tourists warned about online fraudsters"

That's OK then. Foreign tourists are safe.

What a dumb comment 

Tourist scams are only an issue when Thais are being affected apparently.

20 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

"Thai tourists warned about online fraudsters"

That's OK then. Foreign tourists are safe.

Not in Pattaya; a Russian woman got battered for her phone/purse.

Amazing Trusted Thailand, the Land Of Scams.