
10 Bangkok Scams for Tourists - What Should You Avoid, Bangkok, Thailand (B)
There are many scams waiting for innocent tourists in Bangkok, Thailand. How do Bangkok Scams look like? What should you avoid during backpacking Thailand? There are more than just the well knows gem duty free scam or tuk tuk scam.
You should be careful before going to the Thai metropolis - Bangkok. There are a lot of traps waiting for innocent tourists. Bangkok is known for many scammers and you can fall into a well-prepared trap very quickly and easily. Bangkok scams can be very tricky.
We consider ourselves to be travelers who aren’t easy to scam. But this was so good that it got even us (at least partially).
Imagine walking along the Wat Phra Chetuphon temple, which is right next to the city's main tourist attraction. A smiling guy will approach you. The conversation unfolds to a friendly: „Where are you from? Where have you already traveled? Where are you going now?“ There wasn’t anything unusual about that be because the local people wanted to talk with us many times already. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
You should be careful before going to the Thai metropolis - Bangkok. There are a lot of traps waiting for innocent tourists. Bangkok is known for many scammers and you can fall into a well-prepared trap very quickly and easily. Bangkok scams can be very tricky.
We consider ourselves to be travelers who aren’t easy to scam. But this was so good that it got even us (at least partially).
Imagine walking along the Wat Phra Chetuphon temple, which is right next to the city's main tourist attraction. A smiling guy will approach you. The conversation unfolds to a friendly: „Where are you from? Where have you already traveled? Where are you going now?“ There wasn’t anything unusual about that be because the local people wanted to talk with us many times already. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 10 Bangkok Scams for Tourists - What Should You Avoid
Guide Location: Thailand » Bangkok
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Matej Halouska
Read it on Author's Website: https://czechtheworld.com/bangkok-tourist-scams/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Thailand » Bangkok
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Matej Halouska
Read it on Author's Website: https://czechtheworld.com/bangkok-tourist-scams/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Wat Phra Chetuphon temple
- Lucky Buddha
- Hua Lamphong Railway Station
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