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Beware of the "bird lady" on your way to Wat Pho
On 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...Read full tip...
Fights with local Thais
Never, ever, get into fights with the locals. Even if you are in the right, or are just standing up for someone, forget it. Most likely is that you are going to be outnumbered, and they will...Read full tip...
Duty-free shop scams
Always 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...Read full tip...
First time travelers
Never tell locals that it is your first visit to Thailand. If you do, they will most likely try to take advantage and charge you with exorbitant fees, especially the taxi and tuk tuk drivers. ...Read full tip...
Security issues in the southern provinces
Security issues abound in the Southern provinces of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla which are experiencing conflict. Non-essential travel to these places is highly discouraged...Read full tip...
Con artists in Thailand
Beware of people who act over friendly. They may just be trying to win your confidence so you’ll buy into whatever they are selling, such as Burmese jewels, Thai gold and others. What you consider...Read full tip...
Illegal to criticize the King of Thailand
If you are the type who frown at monarchy, you may find the photographs of the King from everywhere you look a bit nauseating. The Thai people love their king so much that a snide remark about him...Read full tip...
The great commute in Thailand
Taxis in Thailand don't usually use meters, you always have to bargain for a good price! If you hail a cab from of a hotel front or the terminals, the drivers might charge you higher. Try...Read full tip...
Beware of hawkers/drivers offering bargain tours
Politely walk away from hawkers if any of them approaches you for a bargain tour. These hawkers, who might present themselves to you as drivers, are infamous for putting drugs into the food or drinks...Read full tip...