This is Thailand
There are quite a few expats and tourists in Pattaya who are constantly complaining and whining. It's about how things are done here and about Thai in general. They complain not only to other farang but also to Thai people. When a tourist in Australia complains about my country, Australians say, “If you don't like it here, you know what to do. Go back to where you came from…
Thailand jet ski scam (video)
A popular way to scam tourists is the jet ski scam. The unsuspecting tourist has to pay for damage to a jet ski that was already there. It often involves substantial amounts.
Warning 132 and pay attention!
By Colin de Jong – Pattaya This week again faced with various scams, on the one hand due to force majeure and on the other hand by not listening to which I had previously warned. One compatriot had approached me months ago for advice on purchasing a house and had advised him to do this exclusively in a company with two Thai shareholders who automatically sign off again. With a preference share, you are the sole director and drawing authority …
The tuk tuk mafia on Phuket
Tourists are being cheated in droves by tuk-tuk drivers on Phuket. Most Tuk-Tuks on Phuket are bright red in color, just like the face of the unsuspecting tourist who has to pay 10 times more for a ride than, for example, in Bangkok. The open taxis offer comfort, which is equivalent to a ride on the ass of a lame donkey. Despite this, the tourists pay a price as if they were transported in an extended limousine, including champagne. Complaining about these extortionate prices helps…
