What are common scams in Thailand?

This is a common scam in Thailand and around the word (e.g. Brazil, Greece), because it is so easy to pull off. It can be perpetrated by anyone – random strangers around the Grand Palace/tourist areas, tuk tuk drivers and even taxi drivers. read more

Thailand is not as innocent as it seems with some of the shrewdest scammers in the world! Learn how to protect yourself and enjoy the land of smiles. read more

General Precautions Thailand is a hotbed for scammers who use deceitful business tactics to target foreign travelers. While most scams are relatively minor offenses, some visitors have lost considerable amounts of money. read more

The Thailand Gem Scam gets a LOT of people, apparently. It’s probably most affective on travel newbies. When you’re first starting to go overseas, it’s natural to want to trust people and give them the benefit of the doubt. read more

The Most Common Scams in Thailand Scams, confidence tricks and rip-offs are very common in the tourist parts of Thailand. Watch out for these well known scams and save yourself from being a victim. read more