nevcross Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Has anybody got any information on, or taken up the offer promoted by this local(?) promotion company. State can offer flights to europe for 320euros, significantly cheaper than any other ie airline,promotion, they say they are able to do this because of links with local hotels and Thai tour industry, I'll reserve my judgement........p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimSiam Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Their brochure says they offer flights FROM Europe, with accommodation at the Camelot Hotel, Mr Macs Hotel, Caesars Palace Hotel and various serviced apartments around Pattaya. They also say if we cannot get you a flight within 7 days of your preferred date they will refund your deposit. Also - You must purchase a minimum of 7 consecutive nights' accommodation in a Pattaya from our online selection. (I guess this is where they make what they loose on the airfare) Check their T&C's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spokedark Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 i see last night they give free ticket flight who belive that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sedge Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) Must admit I think the maxim 'If it looks to good to be true ...' applies here! Out of interest their website promoting the Thai end doesn't mention any TAT licence number that I can see, and similarly their UK website doesn't have any ATOL or ABTA licence numbers either, all of which I believe are mandatory to act as a travel agent here and in the UK. At least they were when I ran a travel business in Phuket in the 90's! Edited February 15, 2011 by sedge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotinsiam Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Must admit I think the maxim 'If it looks to good to be true ...' applies here! Out of interest their website promoting the Thai end doesn't mention any TAT licence number that I can see, and similarly their UK website doesn't have any ATOL or ABTA licence numbers either, all of which I believe are mandatory to act as a travel agent here and in the UK. At least they were when I ran a travel business in Phuket in the 90's! I have a very funny feeling this is a scam, I could be wrong but I will wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimSiam Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Must admit I think the maxim 'If it looks to good to be true ...' applies here! Out of interest their website promoting the Thai end doesn't mention any TAT licence number that I can see, and similarly their UK website doesn't have any ATOL or ABTA licence numbers either, all of which I believe are mandatory to act as a travel agent here and in the UK. At least they were when I ran a travel business in Phuket in the 90's! I have a very funny feeling this is a scam, I could be wrong but I will wait and see. You might want to check this out after knowing who the owner is http://www.crimenet.org/show_scams.phtml?id=56 & http://www.westernadvocate.com.au/news/local/news/general/computer-conmen-strike/478315.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabC Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Must admit I think the maxim 'If it looks to good to be true ...' applies here! Out of interest their website promoting the Thai end doesn't mention any TAT licence number that I can see, and similarly their UK website doesn't have any ATOL or ABTA licence numbers either, all of which I believe are mandatory to act as a travel agent here and in the UK. At least they were when I ran a travel business in Phuket in the 90's! I have a very funny feeling this is a scam, I could be wrong but I will wait and see. You might want to check this out after knowing who the owner is http://www.crimenet....ams.phtml?id=56 & http://www.westernad...ike/478315.aspx Thanks for the warning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exsexyman Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Must admit I think the maxim 'If it looks to good to be true ...' applies here! Out of interest their website promoting the Thai end doesn't mention any TAT licence number that I can see, and similarly their UK website doesn't have any ATOL or ABTA licence numbers either, all of which I believe are mandatory to act as a travel agent here and in the UK. At least they were when I ran a travel business in Phuket in the 90's! I have a very funny feeling this is a scam, I could be wrong but I will wait and see. You might want to check this out after knowing who the owner is http://www.crimenet....ams.phtml?id=56 & http://www.westernad...ike/478315.aspx Is this the guy running the cheap flights deal? Obviously a career fraudster. I too thought it has to be a scam when i first saw it. The company is being pushed very hard by Mr Colov's TV station i see. Big adverts running. After his alleged involvement with the gold fraudster a few months ago, in which quite a few people lost their life savings, you would think he would be more careful. That guy was an Aussie as well i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exsexyman Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Sorry, double post. Gremlins in my internet connection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danlo Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Has anyone actually flown with them yet ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyd Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) Since I'm allowed to speak only generally, I will say this. Schemes that are too good to be true are usually scams, and media outlets that promote such schemes are morally bankrupt and will never get my custom. I will even think twice about patronizing any other advertisers on such channels. Shame on them. Edited February 24, 2011 by Jimmyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spokedark Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 my friend he have flight on 30 march 2011 from london with this company until now no confirmation or anythings guess what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHarries Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 my friend he have flight on 30 march 2011 from london with this company until now no confirmation or anythings guess what? Ok I'll guess. If you post April 1 that he got his flight and everything was fine and dandy we'll know it's an April Fools prank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Conners Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Must admit I think the maxim 'If it looks to good to be true ...' applies here! Out of interest their website promoting the Thai end doesn't mention any TAT licence number that I can see, and similarly their UK website doesn't have any ATOL or ABTA licence numbers either, all of which I believe are mandatory to act as a travel agent here and in the UK. At least they were when I ran a travel business in Phuket in the 90's! I have a very funny feeling this is a scam, I could be wrong but I will wait and see. You might want to check this out after knowing who the owner is http://www.crimenet....ams.phtml?id=56 & http://www.westernad...ike/478315.aspx Is this the guy running the cheap flights deal? Obviously a career fraudster. I too thought it has to be a scam when i first saw it. The company is being pushed very hard by Mr Colov's TV station i see. Big adverts running. After his alleged involvement with the gold fraudster a few months ago, in which quite a few people lost their life savings, you would think he would be more careful. That guy was an Aussie as well i think. Decide for yourself if the Michael Helsby Knight aka Michael Kain mentionned on http://www.crimenet.org/show_scams.phtml?id=56 is the same person as Michael Khun Knight on http://getmebacktopattaya.com/index/ourteam ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie888888 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Must admit I think the maxim 'If it looks to good to be true ...' applies here! Out of interest their website promoting the Thai end doesn't mention any TAT licence number that I can see, and similarly their UK website doesn't have any ATOL or ABTA licence numbers either, all of which I believe are mandatory to act as a travel agent here and in the UK. At least they were when I ran a travel business in Phuket in the 90's! I have a very funny feeling this is a scam, I could be wrong but I will wait and see. You might want to check this out after knowing who the owner is http://www.crimenet....ams.phtml?id=56 & http://www.westernad...ike/478315.aspx It seems we should gethimoutofpattaya !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orac Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Since I'm allowed to speak only generally, I will say this. Schemes that are too good to be true are usually scams, and media outlets that promote such schemes are morally bankrupt and will never get my custom. I will even think twice about patronizing any other advertisers on such channels. Shame on them. No speedminton for you then Jimmy I take it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exsexyman Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 (edited) Since I'm allowed to speak only generally, I will say this. Schemes that are too good to be true are usually scams, and media outlets that promote such schemes are morally bankrupt and will never get my custom. I will even think twice about patronizing any other advertisers on such channels. Shame on them. No speedminton for you then Jimmy I take it Hahaha. Comparing his crimenet 'cv' with his own Hans Christian Anderson cv on the Get me back to pattaya website makes for fun reading! Michael KHUN Knight? Unbelievable! He's got some front, i will give him that. And as for the full blown adverts on Mr Colov's tv station, im sure more than a few gullible souls have spunked their money on the strength of these adverts. Edited February 26, 2011 by Rimmer Flame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striderman Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Must admit I think the maxim 'If it looks to good to be true ...' applies here! Out of interest their website promoting the Thai end doesn't mention any TAT licence number that I can see, and similarly their UK website doesn't have any ATOL or ABTA licence numbers either, all of which I believe are mandatory to act as a travel agent here and in the UK. At least they were when I ran a travel business in Phuket in the 90's! I have a very funny feeling this is a scam, I could be wrong but I will wait and see. You might want to check this out after knowing who the owner is http://www.crimenet....ams.phtml?id=56 & http://www.westernad...ike/478315.aspx i make no comment other than to point out the line of business that Encenada Beach Resort Marketing Services was involved in ................(the crimenet link) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmatian Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Must admit I think the maxim 'If it looks to good to be true ...' applies here! Out of interest their website promoting the Thai end doesn't mention any TAT licence number that I can see, and similarly their UK website doesn't have any ATOL or ABTA licence numbers either, all of which I believe are mandatory to act as a travel agent here and in the UK. At least they were when I ran a travel business in Phuket in the 90's! I have a very funny feeling this is a scam, I could be wrong but I will wait and see. You might want to check this out after knowing who the owner is http://www.crimenet....ams.phtml?id=56 & http://www.westernad...ike/478315.aspx i make no comment other than to point out the line of business that Encenada Beach Resort Marketing Services was involved in ................(the crimenet link) Exactly. Its not rocket science is it? So why is this company still trading? With the backing of the local media here in Pattaya. Even though the proprietor of the leading media outlet here in Pattaya is also a leading light in the volunteer police, whilst at the same time actively promoting this obvious scam.For his own financial gain. I cant think of anywhere else in the world where this would be allowed to happen. Unbelievable. He obviously is untouchable. This has been highlighted on other forums. It shocks me that no in depth checking has been done by the Pattaya police or other media outlets. It sounds like a scam and probably is a scam. It is aimed at tourists, not Thai residents or expats. It wants money from people who will shortly be leaving the country, what a wonderful way to make money. The thing is that Pattaya Tourism will be the worse for it as it will be a case of nevergetmebacktopattayaagain.com. Having worked in the airline business no one company representing one city could do a deal with so many airlines at that rate. Most airlines will want the credit for any deals and will advertise on their own websites. Really smells like a rat yet I can see it carrying on for a long time before somebody in authority wakes up and smells the coffee. By then Khun K will be well away from Pattaya. Surely there is somebody on this forum who can make the checks................or knows the right contacts to prevent this carrying on should it prove to be a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1950 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) LOL You must be kidding! TIT, where the scams occur by the dozens every day. It won't be controlled until the corruption in the Police and other enforcement agencies gets under control. You have been around here long enough to know better. Edited February 27, 2011 by Rimmer Quoted reply from deleted post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 One post bordering on defamation has been removed from view also a quoted reply edited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starcatcher Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Decide for yourself if the Michael Helsby Knight aka Michael Kain mentionned on http://www.crimenet.org/show_scams.phtml?id=56 is the same person as Michael Khun Knight on http://getmebacktopattaya.com/index/ourteam ... This site no longer exists. Now a Thai woman is the "team leader", sorry, director http://getmebacktopattaya.com/about-us/meet-the-team Anyone knows more on this now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amatore Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Their brochure says they offer flights FROM Europe, with accommodation at the Camelot Hotel, Mr Macs Hotel, Caesars Palace Hotel and various serviced apartments around Pattaya. They also say if we cannot get you a flight within 7 days of your preferred date they will refund your deposit. Also - You must purchase a minimum of 7 consecutive nights' accommodation in a Pattaya from our online selection. (I guess this is where they make what they loose on the airfare) Check their T&C's 2011/4/28 Sunny - Thailand Tourism DC <[email protected]> Dear Mr. Atman Thank you for making a flight availability enquiry with the Thailand Tourism Development Centre. Further to your request, our agents have sent us the below flight availability confirmation for your consideration. Date Airport Airline Operated by Ownard flight Duration: 14 hours 20 minutes Departure 00:50 Wed, 10 Aug Brisbane - Brisbane International Airport(BNE) Royal Brunei Royal Brunei Arrival 05:45 Wed, 10 Aug Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei International (BWN) Terminal Aircraft type - 777 Class - Economy Connection - Change plane Check with airline for boarding time and gate! Stopover duration: 4 hours 40 minutes Departure 10:25 Wed, 10 Aug Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei International(BWN) Royal Brunei Royal Brunei Arrival 12:10 Wed, 10 Aug Bangkok - Bangkok International Airport (BKK) Terminal Aircraft type - 319 Class - Economy Return flight Duration: 14 hours 05 minutes Departure 12:50 Wed, 24 Aug Bangkok - Bangkok International Airport(BKK) Royal Brunei Royal Brunei Arrival 16:35 Wed, 24 Aug Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei International (BWN) Terminal Aircraft type - 319 Class - Economy Connection - Change plane Check with airline for boarding time and gate! Stopover duration: 4 hours 50 minutes Departure 21:25 Wed, 24 Aug Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei International(BWN) Royal Brunei Royal Brunei Arrival 05:55 Thu, 25 Aug Brisbane - Brisbane International Airport (BNE) Terminal Aircraft type - 777 Class - Economy Normal Price €566.00 Your Price is €0.00 (excluding your government airport taxes and accommodation) If you wish to proceed with the "Fly Me Free to Thailand" Promotion, I require your voucher number which can be obtained at our Walking Street outlet within 7 days of your spin. If your voucher is not activated within 7 days It will become null and void and given away to another lucky person. Thailand Tourism Development Centre is looking for marketing / sales agents based in your country to promote the 50 euro flight program, which will only be available to international agents. You can earn huge commissions in excess of €200,000 per year and have regular Pattaya holidays free. If you are interested in having discussions about the agency opportunity, please contact me at your convenience by return email and I will arrange to send you an info pack. Sunny Tourism Executor I hqave done some checks.... Brisbane RBA Office to me show details 6:43 AM (2 hours ago) Good morning A very impressive website. I have not heard anything of this previously but similar "deals" have been seen where you have to sit through a sales talk for purchasing a room share similar to Accor and others here. Maybe you could contact Thai Airways to see if they have heard anything. We are not holding a booking on the dates shown in your name but that doesnt mean anything as nothing has been paid for the travel voucher. Thailand is pushing to get tourists back to the area and this sounds like a district tourism office doing a promotion. No doubt you prepay hotels at a higher price to cover a portion of the airfare. I noticed that the official Thailand Tourist Authority logo was not shown or mentioned. That is another one you could contact www.thailand.net.au or phone 02 9247 7549. They may have some knowledge of this "deal" Old story, you dont get nothing for nothing, so buyer beware as they obviously cover their costs somehow. best regards David Burrus Royal Brunei Airlines Level 1, 60 Edward Street Brisbane Qld 4000 ************************************* Administration 07 3017 5010 Fax: 07 3210 6389 Reservations: 07 3017 5000 Fax: 07 3221 7767 ************************************* Email: [email protected] Wedsite: www.bruneiair.com ************************************* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevcross Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 Now several months down the line, the last time I was in Walking Street, the organisation's offices looked abandoned....anybody any news? did anyone take them up on their offer, actually fly? or otherwise get involved with them?....amongst other things I imagine they will have had to pay a fair amount for an office on Walking....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actiondell4 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Did you ever get the flight. I think the email from the guy at Royal bruneo airlines was right,you dont get something for nothing. The accomodation must be higher price. Where is the company now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikGBI Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) Dear All, This company was really scamming people, at this moment my partner collecting all the evidence from its victims to take legal action against people involved. At this moment the office in Walkingstreet had been closed and all the websites (Including e-mails) seems to be suspended. However we are not sure if this company or person is doing the same trick in another part ofthe country. If anyone has some useful information or had seen similar cases in for example Phuket in the last couple of months. Don't hesitate to post in this forum in order to warn more possible victims for these con artists. Edited August 23, 2011 by ErikGBI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoedan Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Dear All, This company was really scamming people, at this moment my partner collecting all the evidence from its victims to take legal action against people involved. At this moment the office in Walkingstreet had been closed and all the websites (Including e-mails) seems to be suspended. However we are not sure if this company or person is doing the same trick in another part ofthe country. If anyone has some useful information or had seen similar cases in for example Phuket in the last couple of months. Don't hesitate to post in this forum in order to warn more possible victims for these con artists. Wasn't this "enterprise" being heavily pushed by all and sundry at the Pattaya Media Group ? It will be interesting if reports of this scam appear in one or more parts of their media empire ? Londo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Conners Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 From the forum rules: 29) Not to lobby members. If getmebacktopattaya is closed, so is this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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