If a scammer ask you where are you from, tell you are from Romania, he will run away for not to be scammed.

I've been living in Bangkok for 42 years and this video is extremely accurate and well-scripted. Well done! Immediately subscribed!

This is one of the most informative videos on Thailand I've seen. Helpful and concise. Well done!

I’ve lived in Thailand for a while. I have navigated all those attempted scams, Phuket, Pattaya and BKK. I really like the way you lay it out. I have rescued so many guys from trap bars. There the ones you mention, spruker in hotel knows a friend who can take you to a high end bar with beautiful women. Back streets of Asok, with the 20,000bht check. The guy in the hotel has access to your room to get your card from the safe “for them” to pay the bill. Never carry more than 5000bht cash. Avoid friends of friends of Thais. But thank you for putting it out there, you will save some people.

I’ve heard of most of these and experienced a couple but I think you missed 1 very important point….. after 15 years in Thailand 99% of the people I’ve met are honest, helpful and trustworthy!! The majority of these scams take place in every large city in the world.

holy shit. this is enough to discourage me from visiting

Yes all these scams can happen but they do paint a picture of everyone is out to scam you, which is simply not true. I have been going to Thailand 20 odd yrs and I find the majority of Thai people to be very honest and helpful. It’s a good video for people who are brand new to Thailand but you soon pick up all this stuff. Have a great time it’s the land of smiles. 😊

Thanks Cal. My son (23 years old) is in Thailand now. Of course, as soon as I saw your video, I sent this to him. I hope to buy you a beer someday soon.

23:05 pickpocketing: I fell victim to pickpocket working with a street fruit peddler, the peddler tipped over a weighing scale deliberately and while my attention was distracted on it, someone behind me took my camera from my pouch. When I realised later and went back to confront the peddler she became aggressive, obvious giveaway she was in it.

Keep working hard and thanks for the info!

ขอให้แท๊กซี่และรถตุ๊กๆ ทั้งหลาย จงรับรู้และอย่าได้กระทำเยี่ยงนี้เลย เพื่อภาพพจน์ที่ดีของประเทศเรา

Extremely important: always look like you know exactly what you're up to and even better walk as you own the road. *Never look lost!* The moment you look lost, you attract all scammers like a lamp does with moths.

This is great information that anyone traveling there needs so I really appreciate it!! Keep up the great work!!

Thanks for the cautionary tips

Thank you! Lots of very good information and straight to the point.

A few years back, I was approached by a well dressed Thai guy outside Erawan shrine. In his getting to know me spiel, he showed me a photo from his wallet of him with a famous snooker player from my country UK. Was in the 1990s so no smartphones or internet. I didn’t fall for his shopping scam, but later I checked up about the photo of him with Steve Davis, the world champion snooker player at the time. Turned out to be the Madam Tussauds wax model

Yet another invaluable video. Thanks!

Got bitten about 7 years ago. Flew into Bangkok from Phuket, wanted to go to Kanchanaburi and got into a metred taxi. The driver said the trip would cost 1800 Baht which is what we researched it would be in a metred taxi. 10 minutes into the trip, the driver pulled over on a freeway and said his cost was 3500 Baht and if we didn't agree, we should get out then and there. We were caught out and had to agree or be stuck on the freeway with our luggage. We would have given him a great tip anyway, but this left a sour taste in our mouths. Fortunately our return trip to Bangkok was by train so we weren't ripped off again.

taxi = bring smaller notes - 2 times going to the airport ( the fee is around 250- 300 b from airport to downtown in a proper metered taxi ) i handed them a 500 baht note and both times got told " i have no change " expecting i would just say keep it - well i stood my ground both times and both times the driver had a wad of cash on him to cover any change - after i waited him out and demanded my change back

I lived, and worked, in Thailand for 30 years as a foreigner so I do not look Thai but do speak Thai. If you speak Thai "you know too much" so very unlikely that any of these scams will be attempted on you by a potential scammer.

Damn! That was an EXCELLENT video! Thank you for the experience!!

informative video will keep in mind of all those scams. i find the way you talk is pretty easy to listen to hope to hear more of your experiences in bangkok thailand

this video was very comforting to listen to and i learned from it! thank you

Thank you so much for the advice and warning. We will be much more prepared now and educated 👌

As someone who visited Bangkok for a month in November of 22' I definitely recommend using the local trains as they are inexpensive and safe. In terms of apps Grab works well for prepaid prices and local food deliveries. Your best options are to speak with locals (who will always be willing to help) and avoid the major tourist areas who are clearly selling overpriced goods. I never experienced any scams personally and felt very safe in Bangkok. Do your homework and research your destination before you travel.

Few Years Beck I Bought Return Air Ticket From My Country To Manila Air Port For $750 Dollars As I Came Out Of Departure The Taxi Drivers Were Asking Me $300 Dollars From Manila Air Port To The City Which I Refused & Walked Out Of Airport & Catch Jeepni & Paid 15 Peso Less Than 50 Cents

Every time I used taxi in Bangkok, I always award the honest driver with 50%-100% tips. After tell him “good man” .

Great information my friend. ❤😊 Thanks for sharing your time with us all. Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico. 🇲🇽✌🏼🥰

Great advice. Nothing is free, especially in tourist locations.

Give a serious eyeball look, a firm NO and keep walking. Don't let them touch you.

I have been going to Thailand for about 17 years, most of those scams I was aware of or had tried on me. Some I learned the hard way, we all can drop the ball sometimes. But good work outlining them to the less-informed traveller. Love your work M8.

This is very helpful, thank you for sharing!

Damn! Too many scams like that, it does not appeal to me to go there. How are we supposed to know since we are tourist. We will be such an easy prey man. This so-called a land of smile is more like a land of tears to me.🙄

Great recomendations Thanks Cal!!!

Very good, you are exceptionally open and honest. Thumb up 👍🏼

Thanks for the stream and many of your suggestions to avoid tourist scams are relevant to any destination in the world.

With the money scam, you are very polite. Having spent too many years living by my wits on the street I let the scammer know that this kind of approach would not end well, without actually threatening. He got the message and left.

Great tips. A useful video, even for someone who's been coming to Thailand for 20 years!

I'm planning to visit Thailand in a few months and needed to check on any new scam's and a refresher for the older ones. Came across your video and I must say Cal, you've done an awesome job pulling together this content.

Airport surcharge is 35 baht. The very 1st scam is NO WiFi in the airport. They want to sell you service when you may not need it.

You have to learn the money. I walked into a 7/11 to get a sandwich 30 baht. Gave a 1000 baht note to get some change. He handed back 470 baht. I had to stand in front of him pointing to the cash register saying 500. Please. He pretended to misunderstand, but eventually handed over the missing 500. Frustrating.

Hi Cal, thanks a lot for this video and one new subscriber for sure here :)! Traveling frequently to Thailand every 6-8 weeks for 2-4 weeks each since a couple of years. A typical scam try to also mention is the driver acts like they cannot change a (example given) 100 Baht note for a 30 Baht motorbike ride. I then walked into a restaurant and asked for changing my 100 Baht note to smaller change and let the driver wait before paying him. Once paying him the 30 Baht and he put away the money I saw his wallet and there were several 20 Baht notes so obviously he tried to get the 100 Baht from me. He didn't seem very happy about it + happy about the waiting time but I don't let those scam tries get away with it as much as I can :)

Thanks for the video... lots of great advice.. especially from the airport and getting taxis

I am from the Philippines and had a bad experience in Thaildad market. I was haggling at the street market for a t-shirt. And when I didn’t agree on the price, the seller slapped me with the t-shirt. It was a horrible experience!

Been to Thailand twice. We were in Phuket and Bangkok. Although, we were never scammed, that I know of. We walked every where except once or twice on a motorcycle taxi

Wow! Thanks so much for posting this!! I am going to Thailand in November and now I’m a bit apprehensive! I hope my Thai friend will know about these!

EXCELLENT video! Thank you for the sharing!!

strong video , very informative!!

I am in Australia. Before, taxi was good, taxi drivers were honest. Now, about 50% (my guess) taxi drivers is dodgy. Many of them is from Greece, Middle East, Africa, India,...

Good information. I'll be sure to watch from every angle and keep thepolice on speed dial. God Bless

Thanks for the cautionary tips, love it

Thank you for taking the time to do this. Number 18 (attraction is closed) made me laugh as I experienced that one last august when I brought a friend to the Grand Palace. It was such an obvious one, we didn't fall for it. I always avoid taxis and to be honest between the BTS, MRT and water taxis, I've hardly ever needed one. Not only is it exhausting to try and get one who will use their meter but traffic is often very bad so it's much quicker and cheaper to use public transport. I used grab only once last year and found it expensive so thank you for mentioning that Bolt prices are more accurate and cheaper. I also didn't know about the regulated taxis on level 1 at the airport, that's good to know. My advice for travellers who go to Thailand often enough is to learn to speak at least some basic Thai. It's not as hard as people think when you put your mind to it and it makes life easier and more fun when visiting the country. I can't be sure but I wonder if you're less likely to get scammed when you speak Thai proficiently... Thanks again for a great video 🙂

Great video, Cal! I think you've covered just about every possible scam in Thailand. I would add, for the areas between Nana and Asok: do not buy any pharmaceutical products from street vendors, especially those that are supposed to maintain an erection, for the most part, they will just be placebos, or worse!

Thank you very much, a good, rich and clear informative video. We must notice that is nearly the same story in every big touristic city around the world

Great information, Thank you very much.

Thanks Cal...for this incredible and valuable video. I'm curious to see other countries you've been to and make a video of them too. Cheers 🍻

Not only foreigners get scammed. Many Thai people, including myself, also fall victim to scams within our own country. It's embarrassing and upsetting for me.

Very detailed, Thank you!

Really good info, Thks a lot!!!

That was great information! What a scary news. I will never visit Thailand what so ever..Now I am in.Malaysia I have never experienced something bad..Malaysia is clean and very safe at every aspect

This is worth a watch. Going there this May. Hoping to be wiser and stronger against the scammers. haha

Hey Cal. Will be returning to Thailand soon. Definitely experienced the temple is closed scam when I wanted to see wat Arun and was offered a wonderful trip by a tuk tuk driver named Lucky. Thank God I didn't listen. Maybe I'll run into you somewhere. Will be there in May.

Excellent review! 😊

What Cal said is completely true and is very helpful in building a good immune system for new travelers to our country. Cal doesn't present the only problem, but he also helps to offer good solutions. I am extremely ashamed that this problem has still not gone away. These scammers think only of their own interests without thinking for the public. and did not look at the negative effects that would follow in the long run. As a Thai person, I would like to thank you for reflecting on this problem in detail so that the relevant government sector will be more eager to take care of and solve this problem. I know that what you have reflected here is with good and pure intentions to make our country even better.

In the United States, store employees would normally count back your change, however, in Thailand, store employees will just hand you your change without counting it back. Always, count your change while at the counter with the employee in front of you. If you're short-changed on purpose or by accident, the store employee cannot accuse you of hiding the money.

I’ll be in Thailand on May travel from Bangkok (second time) to Pattaya to Phuket for my first time ever. Watched your vlogger it helps me to think twice. I subscription you immediately! Vincent from Las Vegas. Forward looking to watch your important info well video upcoming

Super nice and well done documentary! Thank you!

Hi you forget one scam in the motorbike rental,when you rent a motorbike,some people(friends of the rental business) try to steal it,mostly in the night,after this they expect you pay for the loss(happen sometimes in Pattaya).

SCAMS is why I personally don't go to bars. Insist to pay for one drink at a time if you insist on going to bars.

I used to be scammed by tuk tuk driver who came and lied to me when I went to Siam Supermarket. They told me and my family that the market didn’t open yet, so he would offer us to bring me to other supermarket. He drove us to a very quiet place where scammers sell souvenirs and clothes in very high price. When we only looked around and we didn’t buy, the scammers started to insult us and asked us to leave. It was very discouraging me to leave the country immediately.

Thanks cal to guide every details of scam in Thailand.. I been Thailand few times and I seen all that scams you talking about thank you so much love from Richmond hill ont Canada 🇨🇦

Learned at lot ... 👍

Thanks so much for your info. I truly needed it.

Vary needed knowledge. Thanks Cal

I waited at a bus station in Crabby for 2hours and got friendly with the staff. When the bus arrived I climbed up onto the second deck and to the front for a good view. 20 minutes later before we left, one of the staff came looking for me and said the bus had been over booked and to follow her. When we stepped off the bus she showed me to a brand new Toyota 8seater van. No extra charge and a way better way to travel. I found the every day folk in Thailand so very helpful and pleasant to deal with. The trouble I did have came from foreigners who were residences or owned business. (Like French, Australians and middle eastern folk)

Great video. I have been to Thailand many times and heard a lot of people talk about these scams. In 2004 I was lucky. Many taxi/tuk-tuk drivers in Bangkok drive you to a jewelry store where the quality is very poor. This driver brought me to the Gems Gallery in Bangkok. From experience I knew that the quality there is excellent. So I was very happy. A few years back I bought 2 rings at the Gems Gallery in Chiang Mai for 900 Euro. 2 weeks ago gold shop here in the Netherland told me that that was very cheap. To buy rings of thay quality here I would have to pay at least 2000 Euro.

OMG....takes so much fun out of the trip but thank you.

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Thank you for sharing your knowledge about Thai scams on tourists. Not sure if it still happens but many years ago there was talk about a scam within the airport itself where a tourist duty free shop clerk will slip an item into your shopping bag after you have paid for your items and then they will ran after you as you walk out of the shop and will call the airport police who is in on the scam and they will threaten you with prison time if you don't pay a ridiculously high amount of money

Very Good content, this is very useful for avoid to get scams in every country in the world.

Been 9 times for holidays, but never had a single one. Saying they're impossible to avoid, I've done very well. Rearrange a bolt taxi before arriving, so easy.

Biggest scam a Foreigner can get there is to be told they're loved.

Thank you so much cal well explain

You just saved me a stop in Thailand on my trip. Thank you.

I liked & subscribed. We are returning to BKK in November for a week.

Thailand sounds too stressful with all these scams.

Very helpful tips... Thanks a lot

From Terminal 21 to Central World take a bus for 20 Bhat or the BTS (elevated train) - faster and cheaper.

I other countries they will tell you only have partial change back. Like you said, always have exact change plus a little tip if the driver is honest.

Very useful and precise. Thank you

Very good info

So basically, you're saying walk and avoid talking with anyone

this man he is good about information. thank you 👍

Very clear and informative.

Great info and education and thanks !👍🇺🇸

After watching your video, I am no longer very interested in visiting Thailand.

Thanx 4 the informative video

V brave of u to do this great video. We r all worried for ur safety next time u visit Bangkok

I am from Northeast Asia. Taxi scam also happens in rich countries. In South Korea, taxi scam sometimes occurs at airports and Seoul Station, but it has improved compared to the past. There are not many taxi scams in Japan, but taxi fares are one of the most expensive countries. In order to eradicate taxi fraud, I believe that the governments of each country should make efforts.

Sounds like I should just avoid taxi all together and uses Grab. Such a shame for those that are doing the right thing tho.