PHUKET Top Tourist SCAMS | Mistakes To Avoid

[@adamhend3211]

The room down grade from what you booked is a common scam, not just in Phuket, but also in Bangkok. If you have the photos of the booking tell them you are going to call the Tourist Police and you'll get the room you actually booked.

[@itsonlycapnkirk]

Very good advice and very relevant but I am very surprised that Jet-Ski owners are still able to fleece the tourists with their 'damage' scam when for years if not decades this particular scam has been well publicised. I would have thought that most tourists coming to Thailand would have been well acquainted by know with this scam and therefore avoided Jet-Ski owners like the plague !!

[@MegaNoim]

the same thing happened to me , i booked a hotel in agoda , when i went there to check in they showed me a completely different room and said the hotel was completely booked. then i took video and photos of the room and complained to agoda, then complained in reception, after that they gave me my room which i saw in the agoda photos..

[@SimonR-u3b]

I recently visited in Sep23, stayed 5 mins away from Patong Beach, got a wonderful room, walked around bangla road, walked almost everywhere, went for all the sites 1500bhat 8 hours private taxi, paragliding etc, had no issues. One thing we did was just bought all booze from 7eleven, never ever sat in any bar as it was just too crowded ....I dont drink that much anyways...best advice I can give is just walk around and enjoy the culture, the nightlife, and beaches...but avoid shady activities...if you do, you will have great time. I found the people all friendly and nice and welcoming. I am going back next year but this time around will include Krabi :) :)

[@mlcconstructioncompany5027]

Hotel name and how much per night?

[@DoomsdayAFG]

How do you deal with the smell?

[@klausw.5612]

In Touristik Area’s scams can happen, especially if you visit Thailand for the first time😊, nobody is safe for that, be careful! I am back today from a great 3 week holiday in Thailand, no scam’s, meet famous people there😉😉, just had a very good time. Thanks for the vlog and stay safe 🙏🏼🇹🇭

[@Jung1981giggles]

I learned the hard way for a ping pong show , free entry but drinks cost a fortune , paid $500 Australian cause got talked into buying 8 ladies lady drinks not knowing the price , wasn’t to fussed fussed but lesson learned, only 4 drinks myself lol, my advice if you want to go , go to the paid entry ones drinks are normal price

[@bbbounce]

Had a similar thing happen to me. Not far from BKK. They blocked the entrance I was the only one with my gf. They tried to overcharge me. Scammed by a street touter taking me there. They made out like they didn't know what I was talking about. Paid about half of what they were asking and pushed my way past the workers.

[@johariahmad-1483]

What so awesome seeing ping pong balls ejected from that particular part of the body.Shame acts seen by perverts....

[@Damitche024]

Quit being so dramatic. That’s like $100 USD 😂

[@urailapere2291]

I’m originally from Thailand, believe me they’re to slick for me, plan to go back next year, still not sure because of scam.

[@williampower6534]

Thanks for the information. It is important to know where the Smart Bus stop is because touts for more costly transport will try to misdirect you away from it. When I used the minibus we did not book any tours and the minibus driver tried to unload us 2 KM away from our hotel. We knew where our hotel was located and the driver grudgingly took us there after our protests. The jetski operators are famous for their bald faced scams.

[@keshiajolen]

I’m so thankful for videos like these. As a tourist and not accustomed to some of these things to look out for, your videos really help out. I’ll be in Phuket soon and it’ll be interesting to see if I run into or hear any of these.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome and stay safe

[@Anton.Baryshnikov]

Thanks a lot for that my man! 🤜🏼🤛🏼 Being lucky to live here for the past 4 years - some things have had to be reminded about 😁

[@babyowl92]

Hi brother I would like to connect with u since u know to speak thai language u can guide my husband & I thanks

[@juancarlosvaldes4538]

Great video Arsen! I dont drink so I will avoid all bars when I arrive in April. Have a safe day!

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Good for you Carlos stay safe

[@freshfalcon3996]

"My advice is avoid the over priced restaurants." Great advice. BUT HOW DO YOU KNOW BEFORE ITS TOO LATE

[@DennisHellwig]

I downvoted this video because of that.

[@ankitjain02]

if that's the case and people of Thailand keep on scamming the tourists then soon the tourism will decline, and people will stop coming to the Thailand for sure, I think one should respect the work they do.

[@freeagent.87]

The people that scam doesn't care about that, they only care about the money now

[@Jeff-xg4nh]

In other words Dont be a CHEAPSKATE....LOL

[@My6838]

Thank you for the travel advices!! They are great! ;))

[@MasterTailor]

At Wit Master Tailors Store in Rawai, no scam, good suits, ready On time.

[@peterwong1531]

Just remember Nothing is Free...just don't talk to anyone approaching you to bring you for a good time etc.

[@superbaggio87]

Facts bruh 💯

[@siabah7910]

Before you rent a jet ski, do not hesitate to take picture or video. And they won't dare to cheat on you.

[@notIkigai]

I had a drone following and recording me for the experience etc 😂 no one even dared to look at me for troubles

[@ronaldarmaza1494]

Yup! I did the same with scooters always take video and pictures especially when they are looking at you. Didn’t hear a peep when I returned 😂

[@นกยูงอันดามัน]

The various scams presented in this clip do not happen only in Phuket. In Bangkok and other popular tourist cities are also happening. Where there are a lot of tourists ,there would surely be a group of tricky people like this. But we will not be difficult to notice. Because these people tend to bother you and give you extra convenience so that you don't have to go to service counters that show prices openly, and have a clear name of the service provider which their prices are all regulated by law.

[@Retlan54]

Very good video. If you rent a scooter, a car, a yetski, take photos around the pickup. from every side. from every damage, from every scratch. They also wanted to hide old damage from me.

[@MasterX14]

That's the trouble in some countries.

[@newtallinn470]

If you are a little naive, too faithful, trusting everyone, doesn't learn from your mistakes, doesn't understand how to dress or behave around people, if you don't inform yourself about things, doesn't understand common sense. Then you don't have to go to Thailand to get scammed, it will happen everywhere for you.

[@ExploringtheworldwithJennifer]

This is true. It will be everywhere you go you need to practice common sense and the things you mention. Let’s just say every where you go things seem nice and great life is so nice like a vacation people are so friendly but be never turn a blind eye and there’s always things that go on on the island….every island behind the vacation scene they see with their eyes because it’s always another side.

[@BarryAnderson]

I have been living in Phuket as a retired expat for 30 years now with my Thai Wife ....... Yes mini and smart bus is you choice or a friend picking you up at the airport . Taxi service is much cheaper in Bangkok . Stay away from strangers aproaching you at the airport . Yes I traveled and worked all over Asia with surprises too late after the fact especially in Manila Phillipines . Remember to learn to say the word NO politely as you are the tourist of choice and make friends with Thai People before you leave your country to visit Phuket Thailand .

[@kerrieross9327]

My husband was/is a taxi driver, and always fair, he said Thai or foreigner, always the same price. Sometimes less, if they are leaving and have very little cash left.

[@BarryAnderson]

@@kerrieross9327 Yes every country has SCAMS so Thailand should not be centered . In Real Estate loads of foreigners have lost their money in Phuket and I am one of them . But I learned from my past mistakes and will not get real estate scammed again on Phuket or anywhere else in Thailand . Interesting that I lost most all of my money from foriegn expats living in Thailand and never from the Thai Nationals but I am just saying thats all.

[@babyowl92]

Hello friend I would like to visit phuket with my husband so I would like to be ur friend & u guide us thanks.

[@chriswheeler174]

Remember if you go to a bar keep a eye on your bill bin. You mite end up paying for 5 or more drinks than you’re had.

[@Twalimo]

Hi. Informative indeed. So the authorities does nothing about the "well-known" scams?

[@nightrider8908]

Thanks for an informative video. I have never had the problems you mentioned in Phuket, only two cases of food poisoning. Your advice: "Avoid overpriced restaurants." Great! How do I do that? 😒

[@milesbackman3823]

Did you take Dukeral before your trip?

[@ExploringtheworldwithJennifer]

Get a place with a kitchen and fix your own foods, or street foods which are much cheaper but unhealthy a lot of times, but really staying away from seafood or popular touristy places.

[@indiandaeng]

If you have a Thai with you most will not try to scam you as the Thai may call the police or their mafia uncle.

[@sohanmaharjan601]

Ya!You are right about hotel room scam.I was suffered in Phuket.And scam about Phi Phi Island tour also. They showed packaged tour but they took few places,not complete tour whatever in packages.Good information .Nice advices.Thanks a lot

[@HumanontheLoose]

Helpful advice! I never get scammed and have travelled all over. Why? Because I shoot video of EVERYTHING. I'd video my tailor/fabric/color/fit, the scam travel stop, the whole exterior of the jet ski/scooter/bike/car, . Whip out your phone and shoot! You have video on your cell phone. If they ask what you are doing tell them it's for your KZbin channel. If they ask the name just make one up. They will leave you alone. I even video walking up to the hotel desk. PLEASE STOP PAYING THE SCAMMERS and/or ACCEPTING THIER SCAM! The jet ski guy I would have video'd him pointing the camera saying, "This man is scamming me right now trying to tell me I damaged the jet ski."

[@Dave-ew8fx]

Very informative David

[@Kevinf0212]

I don't think you can say Phuket as a whole for all these scams. I think this happens a lot more in the cities like Patong. I have been to Phuket twice staying at Nai Yang Beach and never had the problems mentioned in this video. Then again, I go there to relax from a stressful job rather than partying.

[@liboy9844]

Some rogue tuktuks will forcibly take you to several jewelry stores and will not leave you alone until you buy because they get commission. You cannot argue or challenge because your small chidren are with you. This happened to me.😠

[@radudanradacina9962]

I really don’t understand why should I visit this city….buildings, cars and scams. And to be every moment on your guards is not my idea of vacation….

[@acr9319]

Once again, very valuable information to save us lots of money and have a better time in the process. Thank you

[@neilwalker1931]

Phuket has two international standard shopping malls : Junk Ceylon and Central . They have everything !

[@Vanfran2]

Going to Chiang Mai in November lucky I have Thai family there

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Enjoy

[@thomas_xsg]

30% tax is outrageous. The GST/VAT in Thailand is only 7% so anything exceeding that is going straight into the owner’s pocket.

[@ExploringtheworldwithJennifer]

RULE OF THUMB: Anything you rent be it a Airbnb or hotel or motor bike or car rental or golf cart rental on the islands….I have a big one about the gulf carts but I’ll be back with that one…Always take photos AND video, Look around at first for any damages and REPORT THEM RIGHT AWAY. Now going back to the golf carts. Most of the islands there are no car rentals so there are only motor bike or golf cart rentals. Most of the owners do not keep up the maintenance of the rentals, and they will stick the repairs with the renter. And they have you sign a contract and have your credit card on file. I have a story but I won’t go there right now. You have to be very very careful make sure you read reviews BEFORE renting. Another thing is with the golf cart rentals, even though you have to lock the bars to prevent theft, there is still room for, let’s just call them “some people” who are able to go with a hose to take out some gasoline, so it is best to only fill the gas at 1/2 full. It is a scam where some people who are less fortunate are able to go around with a tiny hide that is big enough to fit under the golf cart seat, so if you visit San Pedro, Belize for example these are some things to look out for. But you always want to be aware and view soon as you check in or rent anything, look for any damages and report right away and take video and photos.

[@babakjahed6509]

Tanks for kommentera Im for juni travel to Phuket this Tim 6 Tim im travel to Thailand fantastiskt Land 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GABANCHANNEL]

great..i have subscribed your channel..👌

[@dcar6530]

your information is very useful, thank you very much.

[@Landofsmiles999]

Thailand is my favourite place to visit, done x5 and will do more, but I did get nailed at a bar area in Patong away from the main drag near Hard Rock April 23. Those who know where, will know where I'm talking about. I had been drinking and was feeling jovial until I added up my spend for the night the next day. 10000 baht which is a descent amount. I wasn't drunk by any standard, but the bar staff would not return my change Straight away, they would wait and add the next drinks. Anyway, make sure you get your change before you leave the bar, some staff will make out they are busy, and avoid you. Wait until you get your change.

[@nakepipy6348]

Laat year in June 10 2023, fell inlove with the place and couldnt brush off the lovely wonderful memories and the scenery in there, ive went a total three times now in a span of 8 months

[@kenher3996]

well, if it is true, why everyone is dreaming to visit Phuket so do I. I had been to Pattaya, Bangkok, Chianmai, and Chian Ria year ago, but it did not happen to me. Thanks for reminding Tourist know.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome

[@স্বচ্ছদেশেরস্বপ্ন]

Thank you very much for your valuable blog. Every tourist must be careful to avoid scam.

[@jimhamilton8775]

The safest way to avoid their scams is simply dont go there. If the tourist trade drops then perhaps action will happen

[@nanbanjinchannel5716]

Exactly!

[@gracefulonem1392]

I went to a seafood restaurant when I visited 2 weeks ago. They paid 290baht for quite a big fish. I asked a lot of questions to make sure it wasn't a base price. Sometimes they will tell you a base price of 290 and increase it according to the weight.

[@crissdiamond1907]

There are more places in Asia there you don’t get scammed at all, so don’t go to Thailand if you don’t travel outside the tourist circus!

[@PosPsycho88]

Great tips Arsen....Happy Lunar New Year

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Hello dear friend hope all is well

[@tripwithmekh]

Thank you for telling 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@LiveLoveThailand]

You are so welcome

[@sabrina-rikimoreau823]

very helpful, thank you!

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome sabrina

[@huunhanbui6798]

A wonderfull viedeo, thanks

[@lakisganotis5303]

ΟΚ these things happen in other tourist countries too,not so much because there is the police..They are smile in front and back.......than you have.

[@vcjjj08]

Pass. I think I will still have a better time right here on good ole US soil.

[@julesforsyth2996]

Omg, ok, so just the same as anywhere else in the world.

[@wellagrey]

thx a lot man... this video will save tons of cash...

[@dr.sminty7781]

These really aren't scams. This is how these people make their money. Now, if you want to get scammed go to one of those bars and hook up with one of those sketchy ladies.

[@shrimatiebabitakhemraj1256]

They would loose tourist and customers that how they business would eventually close because of dishonest

[@mariobucci7683]

This is great very informative

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Glad you think so!

[@oppanigel]

Thanks for tips of local scammers😊

[@aliceschumann5469]

Wondering if I should go with a company like intrepid or exodus where they organise everything, less likely to be scammed...

[@LiveLoveThailand]

No need

[@hustleletters8159]

Iam taking the mini bus . Just paid was not told you have to wait till it fills up . Like who wants to wait on vacay

[@hildaibrahim8362]

Good advice & suggestion ..Tq

[@philippegauthier9692]

a part from the tailor suit , it not much new stuff i saw from other scam video from Thailand

[@freeagent8225]

In Patong always wear a helmet even when walking or the police will fine you.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Lol

[@TheRealDermatologist]

lol

[@TheSushiandme]

How can the land of smiles scam people? That's like Japan, land of polite people leading you to a bar and upcharging you

[@davidwatts5579]

It all looks so stressful and the thought of sneaky fraudsters out there who have already planned to take your hard earned money, is so appalling. So much for the ‘Land of Smiles’!

[@andrewstimpson36]

It's easy not to get scammed don't go to Phuket

[@Bharathkingz]

Wow appreciated the video it's true...

[@trauden7684]

Wow. So many scams it might not be worthwhile to go for thr added stress. Are there specific restaurants to avoid or restaurants in a certain area?

[@VBBMusicBox]

Hoping to visit Thailand soon. ! Keep safe!

[@LiveLoveThailand]

You should!

[@zoltanaktedron3196]

I'm not going to eat at a restaurant. Just street food.

[@ricardo.castanedacastaneda8776]

Mr.Arsen..you..have..an..Arsenal..of..information...that..is..so..great..iam..memorizing..it..all..thanks..!!!!

[@arneberg9072]

So much eventually struggle tha never would come close thu I don't taste alcohol ---

[@neilwalker1931]

The jet ski problem has been resiolved now as all the vendors have to have insurance

[@tuyet1960]

hi , this problem is actually happening in vietnam also pls aware when you going to Vietnam ..The Land Of Smile " which is after the Scams you

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Good

[@mhaymontilla3608]

I am planning to visit for vacation but i am having thought now😏😏😏😏😏

[@neilwalker1931]

Tutuk is a standard price ! just say no to any tours. Book an island tour with a travel agent

[@savvasbambos2669]

Live Love ThaiLand Love Live ArSen 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙏🙏🙏🍺🍺🍺

[@davidculpan5719]

for starters that bout offerjng a weed to try at the shop you cant cos your not allowed to smoke weed on the streets

[@lizandroramos4161]

Pues el resultado es muy genial bravo corazón ❤️💗

[@rick5056]

How do you know what the overpriced restaurants look like and which ones they are?

[@rick5056]

Could you name some of them that you know of ?

[@bbdog141414]

Yeah he really didn’t provide any valuable detail on this..

[@rodrigomeneses5900]

thanks 4 the advice !!!

[@trickolas78]

Bangla Road is great. Did you go to Suzy Wongs Arsen?

[@chedett]

👀 👯‍♀

[@ErnestosirayjrErnestosirayjr]

come back to Philippines very nice view ❤️❤️❤️

[@johnphdk]

I have just been 3 weeks in Phuket, never had any issues, always got a fair price in the restaurants, no problem when i rented a car etc. I simply dont recognize any of the things you mention, tuk tuks where always the same price for the same distance

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Happy to hear that, that's what we said in the beginning of the vlog Phuket is,one of the safest places to have a beautiful vacation, but if it did not happened with you, that doesn't mean can not happen with others, so knowing things and safety is a common sense.

[@DavidKorsa]

You probably don't look like tourist 😂 For the past 2 weeks i spent in krabi and phuket i had chances to get scammed everyday but they make it obvious so you just say no for their offers . Thesr scams are not just in phuket same thing is happening in bangkok . If you say you never had issues you either declined all the scams or you got scammed and never even realised that you overpaid for something

[@qwenqwen1476]

If you don’t know, you don’t know!

[@kerrieross9327]

I've lived here for 6 years now. And decided to try a restaurant recommended to me, very nice food, but was shocked at the bill, as he,said, service charge and VAT, I have NEVER seen that before. Unfortunately I will not return to that restaurant.

[@Rocky_Balbowa]

He try to spread propaganda. Because people like him, the western tourist in danger visit.

[@mpowers6653]

I liked Bangkok, but there was thing I didn’t like was the cheating technique pin the Tourists by scamming the prices. Tourist is coming to the place for vacation having good time and relax , lo and behold their vacation leaving unhappy memories by unpleasant experience…. Tourism industry in Thailand should protecting the safety of their Foreign guest , not to be taken advantage of any kind…

[@ErnestosirayjrErnestosirayjr]

Very nice view my friends❤❤❤

[@bangkokpattayaforever]

Ping pong shows want at least 800 baht just for are beer

[@victorschwalm393]

....super produced....tks

[@burbaniak]

This really had to be some sort of joke right? Everything from trying to enjoy dinner or a cocktail, to a tour of the city, to the most 2 relaxing things you could do your room to sleep or time at the beach were not good. Extra fees. Being took advantage of, robbed essentially. That does not sound like good relaxing time to me.

[@surlespasdondine]

go to a better spot in thailand

[@pinhead8455]

Krabi Resort ,232 aonang beach, Tambon Ao Nang, Muang Krabi 81180 scammed us . Our bedsheets and pillow covers at Krabi resort were stained, which typically occurs when they are washed alongside other clothes. On 13th September, we were unexpectedly charged 1850 baht when we didn't have time to dispute this and had to quickly catch a cab to catch a flight from krabi to bangkok.

[@OneiroPassport]

Hi.. Your videos are very informative.. But they are lengthy with lots of music... If you can be short and to the point, it would be pleasent to spend watching your videos..

[@DevanandShenoy-v6z]

Very good information

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Thanks

[@Th-vy8ut]

Dont go Phuket! All scam!

[@anniedenis3571]

Sir you are good in helping us. Thanks a lot.

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome

[@nachi0806imp]

Very informational

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nachi0806imp]

Hi, I wanted to ask you a query... What can we expect from the PHI PHI island day trip scams? What would be the best price to pay for a day trip for two from old Phuket... from other vloggers videos it is expected to be 1600 TAB per person on speed boat... and is it ok in October to visit PHI PHI? We are reaching Bangkok in the first week of October.@@LiveLoveThailand

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Range 1500 to 2000 baht Scams be sure that all inclusive October is ok

[@nachi0806imp]

Thank you very much...@@LiveLoveThailand

[@nachi0806imp]

Hi Mr. Kass and Live Love Thailand... Thank you for your Informative Vlogs and comments... We had a wonderful Trip to Pattaya, Bangkok and Phuket... thoroughly enjoyed Places, Architecture, People, Food and Scenic beauty

[@ashokchoudhary8563]

Thank a lot

[@LiveLoveThailand]

Welcome

[@heeroena]

effectively if it is too good to be true, it is

[@beew9743]

I gave $50 bill for pick up from airport to hotel. And the guy refused to give me any change back.

[@AndresPerez-tg9ms]

Now, instead only the scams, recommend or mention those restaurants that are not overpriced, areas to avoid, areas to go, prices that you recommend to pay, otherwise all is a scam!