inquisitive lobster Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hi guys, Just wanted to find out from the Veterans in Thailand, what are the scams and cons you've seen so far in Thailand both as a tourist and businessman/woman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheat123 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thailand does not have any scams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 No fun, if we tell you... we'll wait for you to report back so we can have some laugh... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Soutpeel Posted February 24, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2015 your not really a hansum man contrary to what they tell you 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Use search function. You'll be overwhelmed, or maybe just whelmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WhamBam Posted February 24, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2015 for some the scams start with the taxi at the airport when they arrive and the taxi back to the airport when they leave plus most things in-between. Gives you plenty of scope. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Moved to Expat forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loptr Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Google is a wonderful thing... http://www.bangkokscams.com/top-10-scams-in-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Scams are relatively easy to avoid if you have some common sense and don't have "gullible farang" stamped on your forehead. But if you're seeking a Thai woman, well....that's a whole another matter. Like someone's already said, you're really not that handsome. Just remember that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Oh,lord,Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony5 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thailand does not have any scams That's the greatest scam of all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 People of limited intelligence consider anything they can't comprehend to be a scam. If you frequently reply to emails concerning collection of your winnings in the Nigerian lottery, you'll probably fall victim to local scams here. If you're allowed to cross busy streets without holding the hand of an adult, you should be safe in Thailand. One of the reasons posts here regarding scams often have typos is because the cascading drool from the poster makes the keyboard slippery ... not the only reason though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandyellow Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 It's a BROAD subject, in other words, it has a lot to do with Thai women. You may Consider reading my 5 star book on Thailand if you have an Amazon Kindle. It's 505 pages though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrTee Posted February 24, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2015 If someone knocks on your hotel door and tells you he is doing a survey and needs to see your bum.don't show him your bum, its a scam!I got caught like this and I felt so ashamed and cheated. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benalibina Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 If someone knocks on your hotel door and tells you he is doing a survey and needs to see your bum. don't show him your bum, its a scam! I got caught like this and I felt so ashamed and cheated. Ever considered to become a stand up comedian ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyboogie Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 The 14:00 - 17:00 alcohol sales ban scam actually only applies to tourists. If you state your immigration status and number of years you've been in Bangkok loudly, they are obligated to sell you these items. Make sure all of the cashiers can hear you so they too know you are an exception to the policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan96822 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Lucky man scam by the Indians in Sukhumvit. One dude is in his 30s, has orange eyes, and a creepy air to him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarpoFongness4U Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 lucky man scam? and, re the handsum art, I heard plenty of "you not old" from girls who were 30, who were saying at the same time, that they were old, and I am 25 years older than them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonytigerbkk Posted February 25, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) If a Greek national approaches you and offers genuine TCI products, beware. Genuine TCI products can only be obtained through the official channels and badger milking Mediterranean con men are not one on the list of official vendors. Thousands of first time visitors are arrested every year while trying to leave Thailand with counterfeit TGAUs, GERU’s and other copied TCI products. These poor unfortunate souls are then shipped off to the Isaan Gulags (in Khon Kaen), where they are never heard from again. Please remember OP, all that Glitters is not Gary Caveat emptor. Edited February 25, 2015 by tonytigerbkk 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 My suggestion is to just stay away from the hoes unless you can keep the upper and lower heads decision making separated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SoiBiker Posted February 25, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2015 So sorry, Thaivisa closed today. If you want to get in this tuktuk, we will take you to another very good forum where all your questions will be answered. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTee Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 If someone knocks on your hotel door and tells you he is doing a survey and needs to see your bum. don't show him your bum, its a scam! I got caught like this and I felt so ashamed and cheated. Ever considered to become a stand up comedian ? I did once.. My first show, in a bar not many people there. I was on first so folk are still arriving. I get going and in walks the past, then in comes the present, then, bold as brass, in walks the future.. It was tense! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarpoFongness4U Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I had a Nigerian tell me he could guess my mothers name, and if he could, I give him 1,000 baht he did it I paid him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 This thread has potential written all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonytigerbkk Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 This thread has potential written all over it. Sorry, that was me playing with wax crayons near your monitor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKdreaming Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Go to the bubble pack store on the way in from the Airport and the special price 900 baht taxi ride to your hotel , Probably want to stock up on tin foil hats too, they are on Aisle 3, ohh and mirrors to watch behind you are on aisle 7 Now you will be safe , Have a good time , report back if you survive your 2 weeks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrTee Posted February 25, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) My dad used to run a scam - stealing from his job as a road worker. I never believed it could be true, but when I got home all the signs were there.. Edited February 25, 2015 by MrTee 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy Gambino Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Those time share fleecers where they have the chick open a lucky card and guess what you won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipi Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Be very careful of the "losing your virginity" scam, or the "you will pay 1 tenth of your currency for a Mekong cruise" scam. If you are looking for a scam, go no further than your very friendly local travel agency.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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