Common Scams in Thailand and How to Avoid Them
5 min readFrom the THAI TROPIC blog
'The Site Is Closed Today' Near Tourist Sites
A known trick where someone near a popular tourist site says it's closed and 'kindly' recommends an alternative tour or a jewelry shop — best to ignore and check an official source.
Sophisticated Meters and Taxis
Recommended to make sure the driver uses the meter or agree on a price in advance, and know roughly the reasonable price for the distance before the ride.
Car/Motorbike Rental with 'Existing Damage'
Recommended to photograph the vehicle from every angle before accepting it, to avoid being charged for damage you didn't cause.
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