What are the fraud methods used in Thailand tourism? How to prevent being cheated when traveling in Thailand?

In fact, many fraud incidents occur in Thailand, so you must be careful when in Thailand. The editor below will introduce what needs to be paid attention to. The above are some common fraud methods. You should remember to take precautions in advance.

1. A warm-hearted liar - a jewelry store

Someone approaches you near the Grand Palace in Bangkok and tells you that there is an event where you need to go. Ou Zhe is closed. When you didn't know what to do, he kindly introduced you to other temples and called you a tuk-tuk. Finally, you actually go to the jewelry store. The Grand Palace is open from 8:30 to 15:30.

2. Pigeon scam outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok

The corn kernels fed to the pigeons outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok are all for money. Don't pick it up. If you pick them up you will be asked to give money, usually 150 baht.

3. Black Lightning Travel Agency

Chiang Mai Hello China Travel Agency, address: North Taimen Square Street, Chiang Mai. In this store, I initially agreed to take a shuttle bus to the hotel for sightseeing, but then I waited for a long time but no one was there. A few hours later, people came and said that because they broke things and could not leave, they were threatened by local forces and demanded compensation. I suggest you contact the embassy and call the police.

4. Taxi fraud

Bangkok taxis are cheaper, so drivers will take detours to increase their income. It's about ten to one or two hundred baht at a time. It is recommended that you ask the hotel owner to call a taxi for you.

5. Tuk-Tuk Scam

In the areas around the Royal Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok, some drivers will tell you that for some reason, the Palace is closed for a day, and then they know that there are nearby A nice attraction that can take you directly. The cost is about 50 or 100 baht. When you get to where you want to go, there are a few more possibilities. First, if you are going to a monk's residence to pray, your bag and all your belongings are gone while you are praying. If you go to a place like an art museum, you can just buy things you don’t need.

Mainly occurs in major places of interest such as the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, National Museum, Siam Museum, or near museums. When you see these drivers, you try to ignore them.

6. Fraud in water sports

Water sports are the most vulnerable to being ripped off. For example, after you rented a motorboat, they pretended to accidentally hit the car you were driving and then left. So when you return the car, you start asking for a hefty price. It will let you snorkel anyway. It makes sense anyway. In the end, pretending to be kind according to your requirements will be cheaper by 510,000.

Mainly occurs on the seaside of Pattaya and Phuket, with about 10,000 to 20,000 people.

The best way to prevent this is to ask the tour guide to find a trustworthy boatman who will negotiate with you, or to ask the boatman to send a beach boy to ride with you in the back seat so that the accident is not That's your problem.

7. Massage scam

The manager solicits customers at the door and tells them that it was 500 an hour before and it will be cheaper today. Then, when you get to the door, the manager will say you pay him first. After you pay and enjoy the massage, the lady boss will come back to collect your money. The staff here won't vouch for you, but they will say they think it was your tour guide or friend.

It mainly occurs in some busy lanes with many tourists along Bangkok's Sukhumvit MRT. The main method of prevention is to choose a well-known and regular massage parlor. Don't talk to strangers, and pay at the store counter before paying.