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Here are the top 5 scams we witnessed during our Thailand trip. We hope this will help you have a more pleasant experience during your trip!
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Nice you made the last lady famous now :p
+genki guhji hahahahha! Yes, i wish i had her email to send her this video. She was really helpful with us.
Takyo Travel liars go to hell, what she said did not even come close to what you translated it to.
Walk bus or train…never take a taxi or hire a scooter motorbike or jetski
Never had a problem with taxis and once hired a jet ski with zero problems too. Don’t be such a wet blanket.
In Bangkok or Chiang mai uber or Grab Taxi
And tuk-tuks, those are the worst
Tom Belton I’ve hired a motorcycle ? & jetski. Never had a problem
Good advice drummerboy121
Photocopy passport never give over your passport
Wear a helmet.
acajudi100 yeah it not bad idea to protect ur head!!
kiddie smalls think the guys arguing with you are unaware of real-time situation. Arguing for the sake of it.
I think what needs explaining here is that in Vietnam you have no choice but to leave your real passport with the hotel you are staying in. They then have to register you staying there with the local police. The police then return the passport and you then get your passport back when you leave. I’m pretty sure no hotel in Vietnam would accept a photocopy because the police would want to see the original. The police are very strict here which in my opinion is good. It also seems very safe to leave your passport with a hotel or places where you may stay in Vietnam. You don’t have much choice.
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Great information thanks and beautiful wife can’t stop watching the Goddess
+efrain cordero thank you very much! We are heading soon to Bali. I will try to make a dedicated photo-shoot vlog. ?
Great informational video, love people like you, so sweet and lovely couple.Keep up the good work mate.Much love.
+Amit Sharma thank you so much for the nice comments. We are happy to know that the information are still up to date. Are you planning a trip there soon?
Takyo Travel hello, i visited Bangkok and followed your advice.I had a great trip and planning to go again. Thailand is a beautiful country and not to mention the people of Thailand are so welcoming and full of life.One have be a bit carefull while travelling, but i found Thailand extremely safe , some exceptions are evrywhere.Thank You once again for your work, you guys are great. I am planning to go again soon. Thanks much love.
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Wow smooth videography.
Thanks for the nice comment! It’s very encouraging for us 🙂
don’t lose that girl! marry her…U look good together. good video
br pat ll calm down Bertha, I can hear the saturated fats jiggling in your oesophagus.
doc72774
In Argentina a lot of the locals don’t like dark skinned because they don’t like Brazilians.
Be respectful to his lady boy
yes and she is but I full but I full
Thank you for your advice. This is information not typically offered among American or English expat videos. Perhaps they might not have been aware if yhese scams, since they thought that the prices were quite inexpensive already. But, it is not okay to be “taken” just because we are new to a place. Thank you once more.
Thank you so much for such a positive and encouraging comments. We always do a lot of research before any trip. It would be such a waste not to share these information ?
Paying a bit more as a tourist is absolutely normal in every country I’ve ever visited. The only scam per se I’ve experienced in Thailand is the taxi driver taking you to tailors or jewelery shops as mentioned. Just understand they are trying to make a living, buy anything you like, don’t if you don’t and go with the flow. For the next taxi just smile and say ‘..and no detours!” and it’s all good. 🙂
Dude, you shouldn’t be riding a motorbike in Thailand without a helmet. Actually, you shouldn’t do that anywhere. Really great advice otherwise. Local Thais are wonderful and friendly, and all they ever ask is that you treat them in a kind way and with respect. I love living here. My Mexican side loves the spicy food!
I can agree more than that! An accident can really ruin your holydays. Plus no need to talk about the problem with law enforcement. Your comment is very true and I only wish more farang would understand this and go over the scammers and meet these beautiful people, and OMG their cuisine is so delicious!
From the numbers that come out of the tourism bureau every year, millions of people from over over the world overlook rumours of scams and come to Thailand anyway.
This is an amazing place, but like all places you have to use common sense and be respectful of the people. The Thais will return your good nature for sure.
Worked and travelled in Japan and I can say I do not know of a single scam.
The only thing that really seems like a scam in nightlife is that some small bars will charge you a seating fee. I hate it and try to avoid them when possible… But then try not to complain about it when others that I’m out with don’t care about paying such fees.
Also, absolutely avoid Hostess bars, Snack bars, and Cabarets. Almost all are super shady and some even refuse foreigners from entering because foreigners are most likely to complain about the shadiness… Which means they like only being shady to the nationals. IK, WEIRD!!!
What I like to do is go to chain restaurant/bars (Izakaya); like Yama-Chan’s or Shirokiya. Sure, they aren’t exactly traditional or overly exciting, but you will never get scammed at those places. Also, Gaijin bars (just about any bar with an American or British name) are generally safe places to go… especially if they have an old English pub aesthetic.
BTW, I’ve been an expat in Japan for almost 20 years.
There are some in Tokyo like a ‘seating’ fee which restaurants tack on to a bill but those are mainly in the tourist area like Shinjuku and easy to spot.They usually have people outside trying to get you in. There are plenty of restaurants just avoid and walk to the next. Tourist bars are ripe for male patrons. If a girl comes up and ask to buy a drink just walk away and leave the bar. Most likely run by Yakuza. But in general yes. Japan/Korea very low amount of people trying to scam you. People are honest and they try to do their best.
Yeah Japan is probably very safe but when u have to pay 5 dollars for a soda u surely get ripped off…
@scdnj… It costs 160 yen (approx $1.44) for a bottle of Coke from a vending machine and about about 100 yen per bottle at a grocery store. Maybe you’re referring to some of the bars that we’re saying one should avoid, where it costs about as much as you stated? But even in the US, you’ll find places that charge that much for a glass of (mostly ice) Coke.
Your only scammed if you allow yourself to be.
That is anywhere in the world.
Don’t go if your only thinking bad about the place
Trust me, I won’t
moo se and he is still getting scammed 🙂
I’ve been living in Thailand for several years, and never been scammed too. But this comment is kinda harsh man. Most people who watch these kind of tips videos are people who do research ahead of time before they travel, basically to be cautious. Secondly, if you are going to a country that you’re not familiar with, say, Slovenia, or Guatemala maybe, will you do some internet research beforehand? Of course you will. and how if suddenly you read an article basically saying “If you need some advice about travelling to Slovenia, maybe you shouldn’t come to Slovenia”. It’s kind of ridiculous comment really. Like saying if you don’t know algebra, then you shouldn’t study algebra. Just because you know Thailand doesn’t mean everybody does
I’m only thinking bad about Thailand.
People scam you everywhere. I live in Canada and travel to the States daily, if you’re not paying attention you’ll get scammed
So, no scamming in the red light districts? ?
… 5 hours!!!
Haha he with his girl.. prob not gonna go there..
Non stop scam in the RLD. Avoid!!
He has a girlfriend
As Joey Ramone once said: You don’t need to look for trouble; trouble will find you.
some great tips. Thailand is so beautiful!
We agree 100%. Thailand is a gorgeous country, we posted those tips just to help tourists, such as ourselves, achieve a more enjoyable, safe trip.
Thanks for watching!
you are required to have your passport with you at all times.
never leave your passport with anyone
Brandon Henke why are you required to have your passport with you at all times?
jared Noah
thats the law.
you are not required to carry ID in your country?
Brandon Henke
Nope. In some countries the only ID is your passport, there aren’t any ID cards and you aren’t required to carry your passport.
More, you aren’t required to carry a driving license even if you are driving. You have the right to supply the license within certain period of time (5 days) if police request it.
That’s the difference between a country friendly to its people and the one that isn’t.
2x 333 And how would they verify WHO has to show their driver’s licence at the police station when they have no way of knowing your identity at that time?
Take a photocopy, never bring your original passport with you, moron.
The Grand Palace was the biggest tourist trap I’ve ever encountered. If I could go back in time, I would never see it, along with all the other temples. Complete waste of time and money. There are simply way cooler places to visit and things to do in Thailand.
It is a very touristy attraction and quite pricey for Thailand, but we still think it’s worth 1 visit if it’s your first time. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
I’m surprised you fucking go anywhere with that attitude!
Nah, London tower is worse
I’ve been traveling in Thai sense -99 and never been really scammed. taxi and tuk tuk could be 30-50% more with fix priced but that goes mostly for places with a lot of traffic jam. also,they like you trying to make money. Traveling is an adventure don’t forget that.. Go on a 5 star all included if you are worried. Thailand is so amazing with beautiful people. oh who the fick goes to patthaya or phuket lmao
Shanti Shanti true story bro
Shanti Shanti what is wrong with those places ??
Nothing, it’s like poking a hooker, where guys do it and having got it out of their system then claim they would never, ever, do the very same damn thing they just did, repeatedly.
Not a thing
Obviously helped that you both look Thai, and probably speak the language. White people will attack more scammers.
We may look like Thai but we don’t speak Thai. Tourist trap makes no difference of your background. We use a lot of common sense and have a good experience in traveling. Thailand have also many beautiful things to see 🙂 have a good mid week!
Ok 🙂 Though I think blending-in by looking like the locals will always reduce the risk of scammers coming after you.
hahhaa! trust me the locals are good to detect that you are not from the area, even though you look Thai are you are Thai and going back to the country.
But you are right, It’s always good to blend in!
Takyo Travel Could they tell you are not locals from 20metres away?
well my camera wasn’t helping to blend in ;), hahahha!
As soon as I look at something they will come ask ”’how are you”. The way you reply will let them know immediatly if you are local are not. But is okay not a big deal. Thailand is still a beautiful place to travel.
The scams in Thailand are easy to avoid, if it sounds too good to be true, it is! And the best way to get around Bangkok is the sky train, it’s clean, fast, efficient, cheap, scam free and best part air conditioned!!!!
+Greg Dundee ouhhh we didn’t get a chance to try out the sky train. We definitely should next time! Thanks for dropping by our channel! We’d love to hear what you think about our Bali vlogs 🙂
It is more a refrigerator than a train ?
Yes, I love the BTS Skytrain and always book a Hotel near a BTS Station. A Rabbit Card makes using the Skytrain so easy, no queuing for Tickets.
in my 10 years in thailand and the biggest scam i saw was guys falling in love with thai girls then the thai girl convinces the guy to build a house on her land. i know a few guys who lost a lot. dont matter if she is a prostitute/bargirl or not. they all run the same scam. thailand is a fun country and i will move back after my kids finish school. i am missing the durian.
yes you have made a useful video for sure. i think getting scammed is part of the experience and a fun story to tell on getting home, as long as it is not for too much money that is. thailand is a safe place as long as you dont have a temper problem. i would advise people to just not rent jetskis as that can turn out to be expensive. my 2 kids hare half thai so i will have to be careful not to be scammed by them. keep up the good work.
Yep. this scam is definitely the biggest and still going strong while foreign men cry like babies.
Mutual Decline That’s so sad!