Thailand Pothole Prevention Guide: Thailand Travel Essentials Checklist

Many friends who have been to Thailand have the experience of being "ripped off" by locals. They have a variety of tricks and can slip through a small gap. How to prevent cheating when traveling to Thailand? Do you want to know? Let's see what the editor said.

Thailand scams

First: Taxi

Some taxis do not set or adjust the meter, and sometimes even go a long way. In this case It mainly occurs in various places in Bangkok, especially in areas where taxis are booked at the airport and there are many tourists, such as around Siam, around the Erawan Shrine, Silom Road, Kaoshan Road, etc. Resulting in tens or hundreds of baht in additional expenses.

Countermeasures:

Ask the hotel owner to call a taxi for you, prepare Thai address and pictures, use Google Maps to check the route in advance, and deliberately let the driver see you navigating. If you pay in cash, don't give the driver large bills to look for, as that may be considered a tip.

Second: Massage parlor

Fake managers solicit business at the entrance of the massage parlor, claiming that they can set bones. If he receives money, he will run away. The clerk doesn't even know him, so don't be fooled!

Countermeasures:

Choose a well-known large massage parlor. Never pay attention to any stranger who approaches you. Go to the store counter and negotiate the price before paying.

Third: Jewelry Store

Travel. Don’t buy any jewelry if you have nothing to do! Ruby and sapphire cost only 998, which is cheaper than my porcelain teeth. Most of these are synthetic! You big-headed devil! Please don't buy it! Don't buy it! Don't buy it! If you don’t believe me, search on Baidu to see how many people have been scammed!

Countermeasures:

Close your wallet, don’t be greedy, and spend calmly!

Fourth: Attractions

There is a place to feed pigeons near the Grand Palace. Vendors there stuff corn inside as soon as they see tourists. Don't pick it up. If you pick it up, you need money. 150 baht per person, whether you feed or not.

Countermeasures:

Be careful not to let others touch your hands, and don’t take what others give you.

Fifth: Night Market

If you just go to the night market to take pictures, the shopkeeper will force you to buy something, which is equivalent to forcing you to buy or sell, and the price is usually very expensive!

Countermeasures:

Try not to take photos when going to the night market. If you really want to take pictures, be sure to ask the owner in advance if they can take them.

Sixth: Others

Be careful when strangers talk to each other about money. No matter who wants to exchange money with you, or look at your money, or touch your money, be careful and try not to talk to them. You have no idea how some people manage to take your money right under your nose. Thailand police hotline: 191, Thailand tourism complaint hotline: 1155. Remember to call the police if you encounter trouble!

: Necessary items

1.ais phone card: It is quite common to buy a happy card. Many people on the Internet say that AIS signal is better. I bought 8 days of data, including 120 minutes of calls (which is necessary to contact the ride-sharing driver), and 9 days is completely enough! Of course it’s not endless live streaming and watching videos. If the hotel can use WiFi, use WiFi.

2. Snorkeling equipment: disposable mouthpiece, long-sleeved and long-pants wetsuit (it’s really sunny in the sea), waterproof mobile phone bag (buy it and put it in the water for testing), contact lenses.

3. Travel insurance (necessary, will be discussed later)

4. Sun protection equipment: sun protection shirt, sunscreen, aloe vera gel, after-sun repair mask, hat, sunglasses.

5. Daily necessities: hair dryer (generally not provided by hotels, rarely used in Thailand, hair can be dried by yourself), toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, facial cleanser, cleansing oil , cosmetics, skin care products, towels (try not to use those provided by the hotel).

6. Electronic travel itinerary of hotels and air tickets, copies of passport and ID card (in case the documents are lost).

7. Clothing suggestions: It is summer all year round in Thailand. Just bring summer clothes! If you are going to places like the Grand Palace or temples, it is recommended to bring at least one pair of pants or a long skirt, because shorts, skirts, and suspenders are not allowed in these places. The air conditioning in the airport mall is turned on very loudly. You can bring a light jacket, a pair of flip-flops, and sneakers. You can wear the rest of the clothes as beautifully and handsomely as you want!