If an offer seems “too good to be true” or overly convenient, it could very well be part of a scam. Visitors to Thailand are advised to always be aware of their surroundings and belongings, especially when frequenting popular tourist sites and crowded markets or streets.

2025年1月14日 · Chinese tourists are expressing fears about traveling to Thailand – with some cancelling their trips – following the high-profile case of a Chinese actor’s abduction to a Myanmar scam call ...

Here are the 12 most common scams in Thailand faced by most tourists: One of the most common scams in Thailand is the gemstone scam, where local people dressed as certified gemstone sellers sell fake products to tourists. It is more common in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, where many visitors purchase gemstones as souvenirs.

2024年9月8日 · Thailand leads Asia in scam calls and text messaging, with a staggering 78.8 million incidents reported since last year, according to the country's Office of the National Economic and Social...

2023年1月19日 · Here are The Thaiger’s Top 10 Scams in Thailand. 1. The jewellery scam. Although not as common as it used to be, jewellery stores in Thailand seem to exist for one purpose, taking money from tourists as part of one of the oldest scams in the Land of Smiles.

2022年1月25日 · Some Thais take advantage of foreigners, especially 'farang.' So you know what to watch for, we've made a list of common scams in Thailand.

2 天之前 · Thailand cut electricity supplies on Wednesday to several areas in neighboring Myanmar that are home to sites at the center of a global, billion-dollar online scam industry.

Given below are a list of 11 scams you must be aware and cautious of when travelling to Thailand: 1. Gemstone Scams. It is where local people disguise themselves as certified gemstone sellers and sell synthetic or fake products to tourists at inflated prices. Common around: Bangkok and Chiang Mai. 2. Tuk-Tuk Scams.

2024年9月27日 · Phone call scams present a serious threat in Thailand, impacting millions of people each year. By understanding the common types of scams and taking proactive measures, individuals can significantly lower their risk.

Tourist traps and scams in Thailand come in various forms. Some are straightforward and involve shortchanging guests, while others are more elaborate and involve strangers posing as credible tourist officials who try to trick tourists into buying overpriced merchandise and services.