What are the dark sides of Thailand?

Thailand, a beautiful country, attracts global tourists with its delicious food, beautiful scenery and unique culture. However, there are many dark sides hidden in this land called a holiday resort.

In recent years, the description of Thailand on the Internet has become extremely polarized. Some people describe it as heaven, while others think it is hell.

In fact, Thailand has both a paradise side and a hell side. For the rich, Thailand is a paradise full of luxury; For the poor, especially women, Thailand may be a hell full of drugs, pornography and kidnapping.

Although Thailand is famous as a tourist destination, it is also one of the countries with the biggest gap between the rich and the poor in the world. Internet celebrities and celebrities often do not belong to the poor class, and their wonderful experiences in Thailand are likely to be very different from ordinary tourists. It is reported that a tourist from China met Cambodian primary school students in a Thai restaurant and passed out in a taxi. Similar incidents are common and chilling.

Thailand is considered to be one of the places with the largest number of missing persons in the world and one of the places with the most serious human trafficking. Australian officials once listed Thailand as the first least recommended country to visit. Many cases involving human trafficking even involve the military, so they are rarely reported. In Thailand, it is only more than 6 hours' drive from Miaowadi on the Thai-Myanmar border, and it has become the second largest distribution center for human trafficking in Southeast Asia.

I. Remember to buy overseas travel insurance According to Thai laws and relevant regulations, accidental claims follow the principle of insurance compensation, and the main channels are travel agency purchase, self-brought tickets or tourists' own purchase. The scenic spots involved usually pay a small amount of medical expenses as appropriate, but they do not accept the demands of the parties for mental compensation. Thailand's insurance accident compensation is low, which is not enough to pay for major injuries and medical expenses. It is suggested that tourists to Thailand, especially self-help tourists, buy overseas travel insurance from regular insurance companies before leaving the country, or buy local personal accident insurance and car rental insurance after arriving in Thailand, so as to enhance their economic security ability and deal with unexpected accidents before they happen. Second, consciously abide by traffic laws and regulations and carefully choose tourism projects. There is frequent rain in northern Thailand, and the mountains are high and steep, which is prone to accidents. Try not to rent a car or a motorcycle to play. Thailand's driving direction is right rudder and left rudder. Contrary to China, the risk factor of renting and driving motorcycles is extremely high. Moreover, driving in Thailand with only a China driver's license is not protected by law, and you should bear the corresponding responsibilities in case of an accident. It is recommended to choose local public transportation or chartered bus to visit the scenic spots. Remember to wear a helmet when driving a motorcycle. During driving, be sure to let the car going straight across the street pass first, and make sure that there is no oncoming car in sight before turning and turning around. Pedestrians should be extra careful when crossing the road. Vehicles in Thailand drive with the right rudder on the left. The driving direction is opposite to that in China, and the speed is fast. Tourists should "look around" to ensure that they can pass quickly under safe conditions. The risk factors of flying in the jungle, riding elephants and getting close to wild animals vary from person to person. The swimming pool of Taipei Hotel is deep and unattended, so it is necessary to evaluate its own situation and potential risks and choose carefully. Third, careful consumption, rational rights protection, handling disputes When shopping in Thailand, especially when buying valuables, tourists should choose regular department stores and shopping malls and ask for receipts. Pay attention to the security of transaction information when using bank cards, and don't spend money by swiping cards in informal shops. In case of disputes between group tourists and package travel agencies on hotels, tourism projects, fees, etc., they should rationally safeguard their rights according to law, keep good evidence, and complain to the National Tourism Administration (1230 1) after returning home, and solve them through administrative and judicial means. In case of travel disputes or price fraud, self-help tourists can seek help from Chiang Mai Tourist Assistance Center TAC(08930 10400) and Tourism Police (1 155). When the flight is delayed, tourists should calmly face it and express their demands to the airlines reasonably and legally. Fourth, pay attention to anti-theft and law-abiding. The security situation in northern Thailand is generally good, but tourists still need to take good care of their belongings and valuables. It is suggested to avoid the separation of people and bags when traveling, visiting and shopping, and keep documents and property separately. Don't show off your wealth in public places, don't carry a lot of cash with you, and don't store valuables in hotel rooms. Lock the doors and windows when you rest at night. It is suggested to reduce going out late at night and try to go together. Respect local social customs and travel in a civilized way. Abide by Thai laws and regulations, and declare in advance is required for valuables and excessive alcohol, tobacco and drugs when passing through customs. Don't put more than one person's cigarettes and alcohol in one person's luggage, or give it to one person at the airport, otherwise it will be regarded as excess carrying. V. Ensure smooth communication and properly keep the documents. The Consulate General often receives reports that tourists have lost contact in Thailand, and sometimes it is just a false alarm caused by poor communication. Before traveling, tourists should take the initiative to inform domestic relatives of their specific itinerary in Thailand, handle international roaming of mobile phones or buy mobile phone cards locally. After arriving in Thailand, you should inform your family members of the name of the hotel, the names and contact information of your colleagues through SMS, WeChat and email in time to keep smooth communication. Take good care of passports, passports and visas, and prepare copies or electronic photos to be stored separately from the original. At the same time, the passport clearly indicates the contact information of emergency contacts, so that relevant departments can get in touch with them in time in case of emergency. Remember not to mortgage your passport when renting a car or taking part in tourism projects in the local area. If you lose your passport, please contact the Consulate General immediately to reissue your travel document.