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Duty-free shop scams
Added: 2009-08-25 11:11:03 in Bangkok, ThailandAlways be on the look-out for scams in Thailand. A known scam is accusing a tourist of shoplifting in duty-free shops at the Bangkok Airport. Then, the scammers will threaten the accused...
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CommuniTriper
Landing in Bangkok
Added: 2009-08-24 16:21:21 in Bangkok, ThailandUpon arrival to Bangkok (midnight time) I met some backpackers that took a room in a near by hotel because they were affraid to get to to the Khaosan late.
There shouldn't be any problem arriving there...
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seachild
Beware of the "bird lady" on your way to Wat Pho
Added: 2009-08-24 12:16:19 in Bangkok, ThailandOn my way to Wat Pho (where the Reclining Buddha is situated) I was greeted by a woman who was shoving into my palm packets of rice and corn with which to feed the pigeons. I didn't take them because...
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