9 Scams Travel to Thailand, how to avoid and enjoy your trip to Thailand

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  • Tourist scams to avoid in Thailand from local
    To help you prepare your trip to Thailand better, you need to know how scammer works.
    Tourist Scams in Thailand such as
    Taxi scam / Tuk Tuk scam / closing scam / Jet ski scam / Nightlife scam / ETC.
    I will expose and share the insight story with you.
    Know your way around Thailand a little more from local perspective.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 421

  • @ameralgharaballi3516
    @ameralgharaballi3516 Рік тому +137

    You're an honest and a respectable gentleman 🙏
    You don't have to be ashamed of telling the truth, scamers exist in every country in the world, bad people come in all colors and ethnicities, sadly.
    You're doing an amazing job to promote Thailand and Bangkok specifically 👏 keep up the good work

  • @cellphonesagas1442
    @cellphonesagas1442 Рік тому +132

    Thank you! One thing to add about the jet ski scam... they will put temporary paint and when you go off riding, the water will wash away that paint and expose damage. So my personal opinion is to not ride jet ski in Thailand at all.

  • @Veronica.A.
    @Veronica.A. 6 днів тому +1

    Apart from the scams, I found Thailand very amazing. Thais in general are very welcoming and as a solo woman traveller, I felt very safe.

  • @wagasoolore
    @wagasoolore 7 місяців тому +37

    As a Thai citizen I feel shameful about these kind of people !!! I think this would be good info for all foreigners that going to Thailand :-)

    • @michaelmaier5961
      @michaelmaier5961 5 місяців тому

      As a Thailand Loving Tourist, from Germany, spending so far quite a year in Thailand at around 20 Visits, i want to say that i got only one time scammed a little Bit. So Thai people are way more fair and friendly to tourists than any other country in my opinion. I happily spend some Money in Thailand and i am grateful to be Welcome in your country 🙏

    • @ahnphier
      @ahnphier Місяць тому +1

      It's not a Thai thing. Scammers, thieves, bad people exist everywhere.
      there are WAY MORE good people in Thailand than bad people

  • @pauliepaulie6588
    @pauliepaulie6588 7 місяців тому +18

    This guy is awesome & honest that really cares about his country & just wants people to have a good time in his country

  • @ellegantbrille
    @ellegantbrille 7 місяців тому +40

    I used Grab during my stay in Bangkok. I felt safer using the grab application rather than getting in a conventional taxi

    • @4kasiavlogs
      @4kasiavlogs 5 місяців тому

      Grab is a rip off!

    • @topshelfmike
      @topshelfmike 5 місяців тому

      @@4kasiavlogshow so?

    • @quincyontour
      @quincyontour 5 місяців тому

      ​@@4kasiavlogs what is the better option?

    • @friendforu2121
      @friendforu2121 4 місяці тому +3

      Bolt any day

    • @anniew.4545
      @anniew.4545 4 місяці тому

      Grab can cost more then taxi..one time Grab quote 130 thb but metered taxi only cost 70+ thb

  • @user-ym5km8eq1v
    @user-ym5km8eq1v 8 місяців тому +27

    I’ve been in a taxi in Bangkok that every time he pressed the horn the meter went up 50 baht. When we stopped I reached over and pressed the horn a few times. I told him I’m calling the police and only paid for half the meter cost.

    • @Noktackey1
      @Noktackey1 7 місяців тому +3

      Wow! Good to know, never had a clue about this before....thank you !

    • @Ravy.G
      @Ravy.G 6 місяців тому

      Good tip 💡

  • @tmnta
    @tmnta Рік тому +23

    My friends and I had been scammed by a taxi driver and his gang at the Damnoen Saduak floating market. We were charged 2000 Baht per person for the boat ride and the boat driver keep stopping at every shop along the way and make complaint to his friend when we didn't buy anything during the boat trip. We even had to push him to send us back to the boat station after we knew that we had been scammed. On the way back, I complaint to the Taxi driver but he act stupid saying he didn't know them.

    • @thetradernextdoor
      @thetradernextdoor 7 місяців тому +3

      It still exist. Today they tried to fool me too

    • @mizzy115
      @mizzy115 7 місяців тому +2

      Yup same thing happened to me

  • @eithneoconnor221
    @eithneoconnor221 7 місяців тому +19

    I am delighted to see an honest video from a Thai gentleman. I ❤️Thailand and it’s people but, yes, you have got to be aware of scams, constantly. There is good and bad everywhere. First visit to Thailand I fell for the TukTuk scam, I have been back many times but have never fallen for a scam since. I love the country so much that I am moving to Bangkok in 2024. 🇮🇪

  • @lutherratashak2395
    @lutherratashak2395 6 місяців тому +4

    Been to the grand palace twice, both times, folks outside said “there is a monk ceremony and it’s closed until noon, but will take me all over”. Seemed like a good deal. However when my thia wife showed up, they just walk away. Second time I had a whole group with me, and wife showed up 8 mins later, I could see there disappointment. The tour guide I got was amazing though right outside the gate.

  • @Lutz-K
    @Lutz-K Рік тому +2

    Good Information ! Thank you mate 🙏

  • @wrkings
    @wrkings 4 місяці тому

    Thx mate, again Sean, great info, cheers

  • @kodimolly6082
    @kodimolly6082 11 місяців тому

    Very useful information, great sharing! ^^

  • @tonyyap8530
    @tonyyap8530 Рік тому

    Worth watching. Very informative. Thank you, Mr Chon 😊

  • @711Arigna
    @711Arigna 2 місяці тому +1

    Great information and thank you for the help.

  • @perlitacandia9353
    @perlitacandia9353 7 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for being honest!

  • @LAOTHAIASEANINFINANCETRAVEL

    Thanks for the informative video!

  • @tbadj649
    @tbadj649 11 місяців тому +22

    Thank you for your channel. You should feel good about the content you produce; because in addition to helping tourists, you are also helping the Thai economy (by preventing negative tourist experiences). Keep up the great videos!

  • @massimobee588
    @massimobee588 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for your honest advise.

  • @nuggetrecord5932
    @nuggetrecord5932 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this Information 🙏

  • @lindatan7242
    @lindatan7242 Рік тому +9

    Shaun, you are very good and kind. Love your video! Hope to see more good videos from you. Stay safe.

  • @savychin1999
    @savychin1999 9 місяців тому

    Thanks so much for the tips. You are a great person to do this content.

  • @sarahstiff8682
    @sarahstiff8682 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing the information.

  • @lwagiman
    @lwagiman 7 місяців тому +1

    thanks for the explanation

  • @wanwan1320
    @wanwan1320 Рік тому

    Thank you, Mr. Chon for your tips and advice.

  • @AGviation
    @AGviation Рік тому +1

    Appreciate your honesty and courage to share this with us. Khob khun krub!

  • @wishm..r..1245
    @wishm..r..1245 Рік тому +1

    Thankyou very good tips..

  • @brian3809
    @brian3809 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for your kindness to share, we as tourist appreciate it a lot. You're a great content creator. Keep it up!

  • @myrajoy1437
    @myrajoy1437 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for good impormision and thanks for sharing

  • @larsalvermo8532
    @larsalvermo8532 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this ❤ 🙏

  • @vaibhav3001
    @vaibhav3001 Рік тому

    Hi Chon
    Thank you very much. I saw lot of your videos before my Thailand trip. I just returned back home with a wonder memory. You have been such a saviour. It saved me lot of money and have a safe and successful trip.

  • @Janalysiert
    @Janalysiert 2 місяці тому

    Man of honor, hope you stay safe! 👍🏼

  • @naungthanttun6726
    @naungthanttun6726 3 місяці тому

    Good tips. Thank you.

  • @GCarnell
    @GCarnell 10 місяців тому

    Very, very helpful. Thank you, sir.

  • @deliciousgroove
    @deliciousgroove 7 місяців тому

    Great information. I'm planning a trip there soon. Thank you!

  • @krudirk1
    @krudirk1 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for telling. Keep up the good work. As gentle as you are, a lot of tourists will take your advice travelling to and through Thailand and they get there real experience. More than once, thank you.

  • @meandmyself3007
    @meandmyself3007 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the advices

  • @umustcthis9412
    @umustcthis9412 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for the information

  • @mayurgor8835
    @mayurgor8835 Рік тому

    Thank you.. nice video 👌👌

  • @sunisarodvonghukhan2733
    @sunisarodvonghukhan2733 Рік тому

    Very an honest. Keep up a good job.

  • @virtual30
    @virtual30 Рік тому +2

    Great videos!! Especially that you as a Thai share this video with us. :)

  • @sajidtibigar3559
    @sajidtibigar3559 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the info. We'll be heading there on March. Quite excited since it's our first time.

  • @saadalharbi5513
    @saadalharbi5513 Рік тому +17

    Some of my friends had experienced some of those scams, this video is really helpful, thank you so much friend

  • @sheekingliew5026
    @sheekingliew5026 Рік тому +2

    Thank you very much for the information🙏🙏🙏, I am visiting Thailand in January

  • @raghuchetana5688
    @raghuchetana5688 Рік тому +1

    Good information

  • @adriantang5811
    @adriantang5811 Рік тому

    many thanks for your sharing!

  • @brosdakhun
    @brosdakhun 6 місяців тому

    Wow , Thank for helpful.

  • @vinzbeans8635
    @vinzbeans8635 5 місяців тому +1

    P'chon, you deserve more than just a simple like, your honesty about the real situation that sometimes happens in bangkok is commendable!Thanks for sharing..

  • @MantadSarayo
    @MantadSarayo 2 місяці тому

    Thanks bro. Planning to visit your country in June

  • @wewung2
    @wewung2 12 днів тому

    TQ for people like you. It gives hope to humanity.

  • @philoyoong7898
    @philoyoong7898 2 місяці тому

    It take courage to do this video Chun. I admire you and your efforts!

  • @paulranasinghe667
    @paulranasinghe667 Рік тому

    Excellent, shoan, as a citizen you explain it very simple and not harming to, who involving bad things. Very much appreciate your programs. Thank you, hopping to visit in Bangkok early March this year.

  • @FeelTheLife
    @FeelTheLife Рік тому

    Thank you so much bro your video is very useful for me

  • @jolamos1703
    @jolamos1703 Рік тому +1

    Excellent work man.

  • @Alex_Gordon
    @Alex_Gordon Рік тому

    props to you for also addressing the negative sides of Thailand!

  • @mounita81
    @mounita81 Рік тому

    you are a GR8 person ..thank you so much for this video!

  • @anme7976
    @anme7976 8 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for your video friend, I should have seen this video in 2015 :D . I visited Thailand in 2015, and I met with a Tuk Tuk scammer when I went to Grand Palace. He charged me about 500 Bahts from Pratunam market to Grand Palace but he dropped me off before Grand Palace and asked me about another 100 bahts to take me in front of the entrance. I was scared of him and traveled alone to Thailand. That's why I decided to drop and apologize him that I didn't have enough money and to take 45bahts instead of 100bahts. Then I took a taxi when I back to Hotel, the taxi driver charged me only 200 bahts. That Tuk Tuk was a bad experience for me in Thailand. But some people are so kind and helped me a lot in my visit.

  • @user-mb7bu6es3j
    @user-mb7bu6es3j Рік тому +1

    Really you have my attention and full respect for warning tourists for the scams problems i feel Happy when i Visit thailand because i love thai culture thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @phoenixson4382
    @phoenixson4382 6 місяців тому +1

    you are a good man my friend. Thank you for the warning.

  • @myrajoy1437
    @myrajoy1437 Рік тому

    🙏 Thanks for sharing your amazing impormision.

  • @flynnstravelvideos
    @flynnstravelvideos Рік тому +11

    Seems we were quite lucky when we took a taxi to our hotel in Bangkok. I approached a Taxi and asked how much it is to our hotel. We then agreed on a price and he drove us there (he first stopped at the wrong place, as he mistook the hotel for another one, but then still drove us to our hotel and only asked for the price we agreed on), but other than that we just took the BTS skytrain 😁 thanks for this interesting video, it's definitely good to know what to watch out for

  • @geistlingster
    @geistlingster Рік тому

    thank you for this video!

  • @m.mendez9211
    @m.mendez9211 Рік тому

    Thank you for your valuable videos and tips, I've learn a lot from your contents as we prepare for our future trip to Thailand.

  • @AdamAdam-qq2ev
    @AdamAdam-qq2ev 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much Mr Chon🙏

  • @jaxiologic
    @jaxiologic Рік тому +2

    Thnk u so much friend... Coming thailand last week of this month.. thanks for guiding... Would really love to meet u 🙂 love from India ✌🏽👍

  • @user-tl8fq3vi4o
    @user-tl8fq3vi4o 2 місяці тому

    because of your honest vlog, i did not skip your ads hehe

  • @AryanGupta-pd9ue
    @AryanGupta-pd9ue Рік тому

    Very good video for tourists🙏

  • @zer0plastica
    @zer0plastica 7 місяців тому +4

    Taxi drivers are always the worst scammers all over the globe, not only in Thailand!! 😆 No worries! 😉 Thanks for your super useful tips!! 🙏🏻

  • @colleengreenthompson6095
    @colleengreenthompson6095 4 місяці тому

    Thank u for your honesty...n being tru to your word ...god bless

  • @mackysantos9078
    @mackysantos9078 8 місяців тому

    Thank u for that info

  • @aizielroda1613
    @aizielroda1613 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much! This is very informative and helpful! 😊 Planning to visit Thailand! Will definitely watch all your videos.

  • @louishopwood3861
    @louishopwood3861 4 місяці тому +1

    Very good video, thanks very much!

  • @TB5749
    @TB5749 7 місяців тому +4

    Me and my friend got into the palace scam about 10 year ago when travel to bangkok. Exactly what you said!
    Thank you for sharing the tips allow more tourist to be aware 🙏

  • @christeeantony
    @christeeantony 8 місяців тому +2

    Respect Man. Keep up the good work. Thailand is actually a beautiful place but alot of people want to make money in any way and means.
    Even the foreigner who is living there.

  • @lolangtamad8591
    @lolangtamad8591 Рік тому

    I am watching your videos its really helpful and very clear. Me and my husband will visit thailand soon and this videos are really helpful. Thank u so much . Subscriber here love your videos

  • @prestonsnoop
    @prestonsnoop 5 місяців тому

    Thanks Chon !

  • @jacktitanic6960
    @jacktitanic6960 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for your upload, very helpful as my family is visiting Bangkok next month...APPRECIATE keep up the good work my friend BLESSED and many loves from Singapore !!!

  • @friendforu2121
    @friendforu2121 4 місяці тому +3

    Thanks a lot for this awareness brother.. I would recommend people to use BTS and taxi apps like bolt for everyday commute.. BTS is so very well connected.. I have been to BKK so many times and never ever took tuktuk even once..Also that Go Go bar scam is a real stuff happening too often especially if you are alone.. Overall just stay in your senses and enjoy Thailand.. It's my favorite country.. Just love it ❤

  • @aparnachakraborty241
    @aparnachakraborty241 9 місяців тому

    Hi Chon, thanks for this vdo. And you don't have to be ashmed of anything, you are doing a very good job by informing ppl to be aware of possible problems they might fall for.
    ❤ From your Indian friend.😊😊

  • @Apex1337
    @Apex1337 3 місяці тому

    RESPECT to you Sir, thank you for bringing awareness to the new visitors because nobody likes to be scammed.

  • @rezzanoor1076
    @rezzanoor1076 10 місяців тому

    Tqvm for your info 😊

  • @robd5886
    @robd5886 8 місяців тому +5

    Thanks for the advice. Got taken 'for a ride' by a taxi driver once when I asked him to take me to the Hard Rock Cafe. He drove me around for over an hour and when I complained, he said he didn't know where it was. I just got out of the taxi and gave him the $800 that was on the meter. Really left a bad taste in my mouth and never use taxis in any country if I can avoid it.

  • @victoriamakeup1000
    @victoriamakeup1000 4 місяці тому +2

    Thankfully to see your channel may God bless you and your families ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @hirschheisstdermann
    @hirschheisstdermann 9 місяців тому +14

    Love your channel! Found it while looking up current rates of tourist SIM-cards :) You give really great advice for newbies to Thailand.
    I am a foreigner myself, but I have lived, studied and worked quiet some years in Thailand. Sometimes, people in tourist locations still try to scam me. It's actually funny if you start speaking thai to them then. They will stop immediately and sometimes even say that they are sorry. Actually, I even met nome really nice scammers that just try to make a living. Thailand is sometimes even lovely when people try to scam you :)

  • @chanushakaushal4300
    @chanushakaushal4300 4 місяці тому

    Thak you for your guidence 🙏

  • @StylishSummer
    @StylishSummer 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much 🙏❤ for important information Thanks a million for your kindness 🙏❤

  • @phamiltonphoto
    @phamiltonphoto Рік тому +1

    You are so brilliant . Thank you. Coming to Hua Hin next week with my wife.

  • @neilgarbutt3530
    @neilgarbutt3530 4 місяці тому +1

    Very brave and nice of you to make people aware of.. common sense should prevail , but even then , it is always possible to be fooled !!! Your English is good , keep learning and stay safe 👍

  • @PhelixDavid-sw9dt
    @PhelixDavid-sw9dt 4 місяці тому

    Thanks so much Brother.

  • @johnbraidwood2081
    @johnbraidwood2081 Рік тому +4

    Thank you Chon. I'm coming to Thailand for the first time and it is good to know some of the scams that exist. That way I can have a good holiday.

  • @gentleman2410
    @gentleman2410 11 місяців тому +3

    Very helpful tips. I been scammed many times as a tourist, but not yet in Thailand. Be wary of scamming on tourists.

  • @robertting7124
    @robertting7124 11 місяців тому

    Good Information

  • @383tag
    @383tag Рік тому

    Thanks Chon my friend

  • @yutthana410
    @yutthana410 Рік тому

    ขอบคุณครับ ที่ทำวีดีโอแบบนี้ขึ้นมา เพื่อการท่องเที่ยวไทยในระยะยาว ต้องกำจัดมิจฉาชีพพวกนี้ออกไปให้หมด

  • @maylinegore2166
    @maylinegore2166 9 місяців тому

    THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEO VERY HELPFUL😽

  • @andreakoennecke1485
    @andreakoennecke1485 4 місяці тому

    Thank you, love your helpful tips

  • @loanthihoang3371
    @loanthihoang3371 Рік тому +1

    love ur video . i going to thailand this summer july

  • @achimtombers3281
    @achimtombers3281 Рік тому

    Thank you again for your Video, it was very helpful. The best experience in transport for me was the Uber App.

  • @Antares2
    @Antares2 9 місяців тому +7

    Also, let me add my advice that is valid for every place in the world. If you realize you have been scammed or are about to be scammed: Don't get angry and start swinging your fists. It will not solve anything and is guaranteed to get you into a lot of trouble. Not only will the scammers have a bunch of friends nearby, but the police will arrest you as well. Just don't do it.
    I live life the same way I drive a car: defensively. And it really works.

  • @natashamaria6971
    @natashamaria6971 5 місяців тому +2

    I have visited Singapore, Dubai, india and several other places and these are common all over the world. Thank you for being honest and transparent❤ There are hard working people who charge farely for their services and we shouldn't be judging a whole lot of people just based on a few scammers.