Jet Ski Scam Pattaya When Will It Stop

[Ohio]

Wow 60,000 + views & still going.

This will be in the News again soon to show how it's being stamped out with cooperation from all Bodies.

Why ?? because it's almost HIGH season "Scam High Season' that is so the Powers that be will demonstrate that they are taking action

Just like every other time it starts becoming too well known.

We've been back 2 weeks & the only changes are there seems to be assistance for the scammers by Farang from my observation.

Heck what would I know anway . But 'when will it stop? ' NEVER !!!

It's a part of life here

[meatballs]

Two falangs giving back jet-skis around 4pm near royal garden, very friendly operators and no scam at all. They left laughing and very satisfied.

I remember renting some jet skis a number of years ago. No scam at all. Even gave me my money back since I only rented half the time. Seems the scam is not directed at everybody or only some operaters are doing it.

[StealthEnergiser]

Jet ski vendor arrested for 25,000 baht extortion, returns money

Friday, 16 November 2012

From Issue Vol. XX No.

Pattaya police arrested a jet ski vendor who allegedly extorted 25,000 baht from an Indian tourist who allegedly scraped the side of the boat.

Pornsuphan Phoomnok, 25, was taken into custody after tourist Jaspret Singh, 34, complained to police he’d been forced by pay for alleged damage to the jet ski Nov. 3. Pornsuphan returned the money with police saying he confessed to never expecting the Indian to go to authorities.

http://www.pattayamail.com/localnews/jet-ski-vendor-arrested-for-25-000-baht-extortion-returns-money-18350?ref=pmci

Edited November 16, 2012 by StealthEnergiser

[StealthEnergiser]

Jet ski vendor arrested for 25,000 baht extortion, returns money

Friday, 16 November 2012

From Issue Vol. XX No.

Pattaya police arrested a jet ski vendor who allegedly extorted 25,000 baht from an Indian tourist who allegedly scraped the side of the boat.

Pornsuphan Phoomnok, 25, was taken into custody after tourist Jaspret Singh, 34, complained to police he’d been forced by pay for alleged damage to the jet ski Nov. 3. Pornsuphan returned the money with police saying he confessed to never expecting the Indian to go to authorities.

http://www.pattayama...-18350?ref=pmci

"After having their money returned, the two tourists declined to press charges and the vendor was released. "

What a joke these thugs will continue because they will scare the sh-t out of tourists if its up to them to press charges.

[gmac]

Jet ski vendor arrested for 25,000 baht extortion, returns money

Friday, 16 November 2012

From Issue Vol. XX No.

Pattaya police arrested a jet ski vendor who allegedly extorted 25,000 baht from an Indian tourist who allegedly scraped the side of the boat.

Pornsuphan Phoomnok, 25, was taken into custody after tourist Jaspret Singh, 34, complained to police he’d been forced by pay for alleged damage to the jet ski Nov. 3. Pornsuphan returned the money with police saying he confessed to never expecting the Indian to go to authorities.

http://www.pattayama...-18350?ref=pmci

"After having their money returned, the two tourists declined to press charges and the vendor was released. "

What a joke these thugs will continue because they will scare the sh-t out of tourists if its up to them to press charges.

Not too sure how the law works but why would it be necessary for the tourists to press charges in this case. If they have been taken to the police station and had their money returned surely this admission of guilt at the police station ought to be sufficient for the police to press charges themselves............if they wanted to!

[StealthEnergiser]

recognise anyone ?

Video from the same location last year . Edited November 16, 2012 by StealthEnergiser

[StealthEnergiser]

Some familiar faces 2011

Pattaya Jet Ski Operators detain tourists

http://www.pattayadailynews.com/en/2011/12/11/pattaya-jet-ski-operators-detain-tourists/

[wellred]

Do you ever see any groups of Russians get scammed?

[StealthEnergiser]

Do you ever see any groups of Russians get scammed?

Seen a group get attacked opposite mikes shoppping mall , the thugs threw everything possible including long neck beer bottels , coconuts rocks .

they chased them all the way down the beach the tourists were very scared it is painfull to watch but what can you do.

Many times police are on the scene and take no notice of the thugs threatening tourist with umbrella stakes or anything else they can get there hands on.

The police also may have ownership on some the jet skis and look just as corrupt as the gangs.

[StealthEnergiser]

he Nation June 22, 2012 4:38 pm

Chalerm vows to get rid of mafias in tourism businesses

He said local officials would have to crack down on these gangs or he would visit the provinces himself to deal with the problem.

"Within 90 days, the people and tourists will see that the situation has improved," Chalerm said.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Chalerm-vows-to-get-rid-of-mafias-in-tourism-busin-30184721.html

Has anything changed ?

[StealthEnergiser]

I was a victim of the scam

Editor;

Re: Yet another jet ski scam leaves 2 Chinese students robbed, beaten (PM Friday, 27 April 2012) - I was a victim of the scam in August 2012 and I was demanded 10,000 baht, but negotiated it to 5000 baht. My hotel owner later said I am lucky to escape

http://www.pattayamail.com/mailbag/i-was-a-victim-of-the-scam-18578

[balo]

I think it has stopped now , no recent reports .

[striderman]

I think it has stopped now , no recent reports .

i am not in pattaya, but anybody who is out there it's your turn to put in a beach walk!!

the only things that put a stop to beach activity is wind and rain

[wellred]

Wow can it really have stopped that quick? Great if that's the case.

[marinediscoking]

Last week there was a group of police going down the beach inspecting the jet skis in the afternoon. A day or two after I over heard the Mikes group talking with a couple of indians in thai about the problem of them having to give back the extortion money, i didn't realize exactly what they were talking about until i read the news article. I have not seen a scam for about 10 days now, but this also maybe because of how bad the weather has been lately. The amount of jet skis being rented is way down but I think is also because of weather.

Also the gang at Mikes is only bringing out about 1/2 of the amount of skis to rent which was probably ordered by the officials, they were anchoring about 20 skies in water there before.

[Rimmer]

Iranians File Complaint Of Threats Made By Pattaya Jet Ski Operators

See Pattaya News Clipping HERE

[marinediscoking]

They are still threatening violence.

http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/66619/iranians-file-complaint-threats-pattaya-jet-ski-operators/

[StealthEnergiser]

Iranians File Complaint Of Threats Made By Pattaya Jet Ski Operators

See Pattaya News Clipping HERE

there has been an iranian helping out for years on the beach he was also in the headlines last year for alleged extortion it may be the same guy.

[StealthEnergiser]

so much for the new regulations - aren't they all supposed to be insured now ?

[StealthEnergiser]

Suspect Cop Involved In Jet Ski Scam Of Iranians

Two Iranian tourists notified police that they were threatened into paying 13,000 baht for minor damage to Jet Skis they had rented. A man claiming to be a police officer had acted as a translator during the dispute. But the Iranians now believe the man was not a policeman, but part of the scam to rip them off.

PATTAYA – November 24, 2012 [PDN]: at 1:10 a.m., two Iranian tourists reported to police that they were threatened by Jet Ski owners after causing minor damage to the Jet Skis they had rented. The tourists were identified as Mr. Alireza Tajikkhaveh, 24 years old, and Mr. Omidreza Jahangard, 30 years old.

They told police that earlier in the evening, they had rented Jet Skis to ride along the sea shore near Mike department store on Beach Road. However, while riding the Jet Skis, they got into a minor collision.

http://www.pattayadailynews.com/en/2012/11/25/suspect-cop-involved-in-jet-ski-scam-of-iranians/

[marinediscoking]

Another Scam going late into this evening with Indians opposite Mike's shopping Mall. The nasty women in the grey shirt always yells and threatens so loud it is easily heard on beach rd. I tried to call the Tourist Police on 1155 but I got no answer and then a busy signal.

[BlackPuddingBertha]

One picture is worth a thousand words (or 47 pages anyway).

[StealthEnergiser]

Top Five Travel Scams, according to Travel Insurance Direct:

1. JET SKI DAMAGE - Phuket

This particular scam happens in many beachside destinations; however the scam rate is particularly high in Phuket, Thailand.

The scam: Travellers rent a jet ski from the beach. When it’s return the owners claim that it’s been damaged and present a hefty repair bill. If the traveler refuses to pay, some of the rental bloke's large friends come to "convince" and have been known to march the victim to the nearest ATM. In some instances, the police have been called in to assist – and do negotiate a better price - but video evidence suggests the police are in on the scam too.

Best defence: Don’t hire a jet ski in Phuket. If tourists stop renting, they’ll soon go out of business, or look for another lucrative scam.

Note: Some travellers have tried to beat this scam by photographing the Jet Ski before they head out onto the water – but the crooks have begun to hide the damage with water-based paint, which washes off.

http://au.totaltravel.yahoo.com/news-opinions/news/a/-/15540406/top-five-travel-scams-according-to-travel-insurance-direct/

[surangw]

so much for the new regulations - aren't they all supposed to be insured now ?

I doubt any ligit insurance company would want too.

[wans]

so much for the new regulations - aren't they all supposed to be insured now ?

I doubt any ligit insurance company would want too.

a legitimate insurance company wouldnt be able to afford to

[gmac]

so much for the new regulations - aren't they all supposed to be insured now ?

I doubt any ligit insurance company would want too.

a legitimate insurance company wouldnt be able to afford to

As the actual cost of repair in each "accident" or other "damage" is probably only about 100 Baht for a bit a water soluble glue or paint I don't think the insurance companies would really be that much out of pocket! The only pre-requisite being that they use their own assessors and repairers to deal with the alleged damage and not accept the word of the jet-ski cowboys.

[bdenner]

Should imagine the business is gearing up for the up and coming JetSki championships due soon in Pattaya. This will not only attract tourists but also those who see the events and bust a gut to give it a go. --- WILL BE LIKE LAMBS TO THE SLAUGHTER!

A very good test for the Governor, Mayor, and BiB who PROMISED to clean up the JetSki Marifa.

Edited December 4, 2012 by bdenner

[surangw]

As the actual cost of repair in each "accident" or other "damage" is probably only about 100 Baht for a bit a water soluble glue or paint I don't think the insurance companies would really be that much out of pocket! The only pre-requisite being that they use their own assessors and repairers to deal with the alleged damage and not accept the word of the jet-ski cowboys.

by now someone is gearing up to print phony insurance decals for the jet ski club

[wans]

the bottoms of those jetskis are all badly damaged by the scammers grounding them on the beach, which should be illegal anyway, the little scratches on the side they want 40000b for are nothing compared to what most people never notice underneath

[StealthEnergiser]

The scam is still going on

http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowTopic-g293919-i9439-k5830648-o20-Jet_ski_scam-Pattaya_Chonburi_Province.html#46227739