PoorSucker Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 My wife was horrified to see the jetski scam on Thai channel 3 news today. I told her that it has been going on for years but she could not believe that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintofsilence Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 more about the scam here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWalkingMan Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Here are a couple of comments from the duplicate topic... Yes saw it, and the Government were asked to comment and said" the video was a fake to make Thailand look bad" Fake hahaha no wonder ppl laugh at the government here Deny, deny, deny. TheWalkingMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauljones Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 (edited) Not to worry. The Pattaya Mayor and Police have been informed and are on the case. http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=pattaya+mayor+jet+ski&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Edited July 24, 2011 by pauljones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmicheald Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Not to worry. The Pattaya Mayor and Police have been informed and are on the case. http://www.google.co...=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Does that mean the police will be getting a bigger cut of the scammer's rip offs???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauljones Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I doubt the police are in on it. After all, this town depends on tourism. Surely, the police would look after the tourists well being and never side with the criminals. Not to worry. The Pattaya Mayor and Police have been informed and are on the case. http://www.google.co...=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Does that mean the police will be getting a bigger cut of the scammer's rip offs???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I doubt the police are in on it. After all, this town depends on tourism. Surely, the police would look after the tourists well being and never side with the criminals. Not to worry. The Pattaya Mayor and Police have been informed and are on the case. http://www.google.co...=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Does that mean the police will be getting a bigger cut of the scammer's rip offs???? I can not believe that you think that the Police are not in on it. How long have you lived in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandhumid Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 She was 'horrified' to learn of a scam in Thailand? Have you been keeping her locked in the cellar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintofsilence Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I doubt the police are in on it. After all, this town depends on tourism. Surely, the police would look after the tourists well being and never side with the criminals. Not to worry. The Pattaya Mayor and Police have been informed and are on the case. http://www.google.co...=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Does that mean the police will be getting a bigger cut of the scammer's rip offs???? I can not believe that you think that the Police are not in on it. How long have you lived in Thailand? Nice catch Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWalkingMan Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 She was 'horrified' to learn of a scam in Thailand? Have you been keeping her locked in the cellar? I think people would be surprised at the number of Thai people who either do not know about this scam or will claim that it never happens. Amazing Thailand. TheWalkingMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie888888 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 If I were Thai, do not read a foreign language, have no interest in the beach, am not involved in tourism...why would you think that I'd be aware of what is happening to farangs in relation to jet ski scams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokay Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I doubt the police are in on it. After all, this town depends on tourism. Surely, the police would look after the tourists well being and never side with the criminals. Did you actually listen to the report? The report said the police are in on it. And no, the mayor isn't going to do anything. He's been blowing smoke for over 1 year now and has taken zero action. At least now all the Thais will know what is happening. That means even less people will be renting the jet skis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWalkingMan Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Here is the link to the Channel 3 video. No English, so maybe you can have the partner take a look at it. Channel 3 video TheWalkingMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokay Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Here is the link to the Channel 3 video. No English, so maybe you can have the partner take a look at it. Channel 3 video TheWalkingMan Cliff notes: - This scam is happening in Pattaya and Phuket. - The scammers and police are making Thailand look bad. - The government said that foreigners made the video to make Thailand look bad. - Channel 3 sent their own reporter to Pattaya and found the scam and video was true, not made up. - They talk about the gang running the scam, headed by an older Thai lady, and she is paying off EVERYONE, that is why no one can stop it. - There is someone higher than the lady, but they didn't say who. - The police are involved in the scam and work for the gang. - The youtube videos have been seen around the world and it is bad for Thailand. The report just confirmed what is happening, despite the sorry excuse from the government that it is false and it all stems from foreigners trying to make Thailand look bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryofthailand Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 This has been going on for years, and yes some of the police are in on it. This should go to the prime ministers office and investigated by the DSI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintofsilence Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Here is the link to the Channel 3 video. No English, so maybe you can have the partner take a look at it. Channel 3 video TheWalkingMan Cliff notes: - This scam is happening in Pattaya and Phuket. - The scammers and police are making Thailand look bad. - The government said that foreigners made the video to make Thailand look bad. - Channel 3 sent their own reporter to Pattaya and found the scam and video was true, not made up. - They talk about the gang running the scam, headed by an older Thai lady, and she is paying off EVERYONE, that is why no one can stop it. - There is someone higher than the lady, but they didn't say who. - The police are involved in the scam and work for the gang. - The youtube videos have been seen around the world and it is bad for Thailand. The report just confirmed what is happening, despite the sorry excuse from the government that it is false and it all stems from foreigners trying to make Thailand look bad. Thousands of peoples holidays have been ruined by these scum anyone who thinks Pattaya beach is safe and friendly tourist destination should sit there for a couple of days and just observe , look along the beach at dusk and see how many groups are standing around farangs accusing them of damage and showing photos of damage it is criminal and it will never stop until they are all banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokay Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 This should go to the prime ministers office and investigated by the DSI. I'm sure all eyes are on it now. Before it was probably unknown to most Thais unless they saw it first hand. Running the story on a large Thai TV network just put the spotlight on those involved. Maybe nothing will come of it, but maybe something finally will. It did not show Thailand in a good light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintofsilence Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Here is the link to the Channel 3 video. No English, so maybe you can have the partner take a look at it. Channel 3 video TheWalkingMan I can't get the video to play maybe because i have mac , hopefully someone will put it on youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintofsilence Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Interesting facebook page http://www.facebook.com/PattayaFuture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surangw Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 " foreigners trying to make Thailand look bad." the thais don't need any assistance in that department Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintofsilence Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Here is the link to the Channel 3 video. No English, so maybe you can have the partner take a look at it. Channel 3 video TheWalkingMan Cliff notes: - This scam is happening in Pattaya and Phuket. - The scammers and police are making Thailand look bad. - The government said that foreigners made the video to make Thailand look bad. - Channel 3 sent their own reporter to Pattaya and found the scam and video was true, not made up. - They talk about the gang running the scam, headed by an older Thai lady, and she is paying off EVERYONE, that is why no one can stop it. - There is someone higher than the lady, but they didn't say who. - The police are involved in the scam and work for the gang. - The youtube videos have been seen around the world and it is bad for Thailand. The report just confirmed what is happening, despite the sorry excuse from the government that it is false and it all stems from foreigners trying to make Thailand look bad. That all sound fairly correct from what I have seen , there is one lady that seem to control it and sits opposite royal garden always has a bunch thugs hanging around her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokay Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 " foreigners trying to make Thailand look bad." the thais don't need any assistance in that department If it wasn't for those pesky falang, this place would be a paradise where no one is cheated, murdered, drug addicted, and sons and daughters are not sent to brothel cities to support their family. I vote to deport them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokay Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Here is the link to the Channel 3 video. No English, so maybe you can have the partner take a look at it. Channel 3 video TheWalkingMan Cliff notes: - This scam is happening in Pattaya and Phuket. - The scammers and police are making Thailand look bad. - The government said that foreigners made the video to make Thailand look bad. - Channel 3 sent their own reporter to Pattaya and found the scam and video was true, not made up. - They talk about the gang running the scam, headed by an older Thai lady, and she is paying off EVERYONE, that is why no one can stop it. - There is someone higher than the lady, but they didn't say who. - The police are involved in the scam and work for the gang. - The youtube videos have been seen around the world and it is bad for Thailand. The report just confirmed what is happening, despite the sorry excuse from the government that it is false and it all stems from foreigners trying to make Thailand look bad. That all sound fairly correct from what I have seen , there is one lady that seem to control it and sits opposite royal garden always has a bunch thugs hanging around her. Go send a Thai friend of yours to chit chat with her and buy her a drink or two. She often boldly boasts who she works for and who protects her. So does the old shirtless drunk guy who sits near Mike's. Catch him around sundown after he's three sheets to the wins and he's all lips if you speak Thai with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintofsilence Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Here is the link to the Channel 3 video. No English, so maybe you can have the partner take a look at it. Channel 3 video TheWalkingMan Cliff notes: - This scam is happening in Pattaya and Phuket. - The scammers and police are making Thailand look bad. - The government said that foreigners made the video to make Thailand look bad. - Channel 3 sent their own reporter to Pattaya and found the scam and video was true, not made up. - They talk about the gang running the scam, headed by an older Thai lady, and she is paying off EVERYONE, that is why no one can stop it. - There is someone higher than the lady, but they didn't say who. - The police are involved in the scam and work for the gang. - The youtube videos have been seen around the world and it is bad for Thailand. The report just confirmed what is happening, despite the sorry excuse from the government that it is false and it all stems from foreigners trying to make Thailand look bad. That all sound fairly correct from what I have seen , there is one lady that seem to control it and sits opposite royal garden always has a bunch thugs hanging around her. Go send a Thai friend of yours to chit chat with her and buy her a drink or two. She often boldly boasts who she works for and who protects her. So does the old shirtless drunk guy who sits near Mike's. Catch him around sundown after he's three sheets to the wins and he's all lips if you speak Thai with him. He never stops drinking that guy , they all have plenty of money some of the vehicles they drive are almost new , there is probably more than 100 people on the beach involved in this scam and most of them drink whisky all day . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokay Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 He never stops drinking that guy , they all have plenty of money some of the vehicles they drive are almost new , there is probably more than 100 people on the beach involved in this scam and most of them drink whisky all day . Living the life, eh? The part that gives me twisted satisfaction is, the owners of the skis and the gang leaders are the ones making all the money but the dirt bags who do all the work will still be living in sub-human conditions and have nothing when this scam is all over. That is the universe's way of dealing with dirt bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauljones Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Tourist reports on jet ski extortion plot: "This scam is rabid on Pattaya beach i have now noticed it is the length of the whole beach , it looks like the indians are targeted the most but I think that is because they are renting more jet skis than others. The Scammers have an indian man in a Turban helping them he is going the whole length on his motorbike when problems occur. I think the indian people are under the impression he is helping them. There is also another guy doing the same for Russians. Last week some Iranians were scammed and one was put in a head lock and his head pushed into the jet ski. No one is getting let off from this scam the other day I noticed about 15 people in several groups being scammed in the last hour people were still arguing well into the night. this goes on every night some where along the beach , hot spots are in front of Mikes ,Royal Garden and the last rental spot close to walking st. "There are at least 60 to 100 people being scammed weekly along Pattaya beach and losing thousands or up 1 million baht a week would not be an underestimate. I witnessed one young Indian guy who was so upset and kept saying I have no money I have no money , don't know what happened in the end/ I also saw a young european couple get scammed looked like they were on a honeymoon. The scammers will sweet talk people and drop the price just to get them on the jest ski's to be scammed. They love renting to groups because they will get more scams in one hit . They do not care how big and strong you are or how many. Every night some where a long the beach there are arguments going on , No one is safe to rent Jet skis on pattaya beach." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauljones Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Now, the jet ski scammers know they are being watched, they have begun taking photographs of the tourist on the jet ski before the ride. While the tourist is playing on the jet ski, the beach mafia, hand the camera to a lady with a notebook computer. She then photoshops the images and erases existing damage. The beach mafia then claim the tourist created the damage...then the intimidation, threats, extortion begins. Often with Pattaya police assisting. Saw it myself, just across from Mikes Mall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxer Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Here is the link to the Channel 3 video. No English, so maybe you can have the partner take a look at it. Channel 3 video TheWalkingMan I can't get the video to play maybe because i have mac , hopefully someone will put it on youtube No problems to see the video on a Mac, just use Safari and install Perian and flip4mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWalkingMan Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Here it is on youtube... TheWalkingMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintofsilence Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Thanks for the tip about perian Baxer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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