Top Tourist Scams in Bangkok & Thailand (2025) 🇹🇭

Discover the most common tourist scams in Bangkok (and throughout Thailand) and how to avoid them! From taxi scams, tuk tuk tricks, and fake authority schemes to nightlife pitfalls and online fraud, this guide covers it all. Stay informed about transportation scams like the "fast meter" or "scenic route" tricks, and beware of surprise fares and counterfeit money. Learn how to spot tourist scams, such as overpriced gem shops, fake police fines, and hidden fees at nightlife venues. Protect yourself from online scams, ATM fraud, and "Good Samaritan" cons while enjoying Bangkok’s street food, historic temples, modern attractions, and vibrant nightlife. Don't let scams ruin your adventure. Review the video to stay safe and make the most of your visit to Thailand's bustling capital.

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0:00 Intro
0:58 Transportation Scams
4:59 Fake Authority Scams
5:32 Good Samaritan Scams
7:16 Nightlife Scams
8:29 Phone/Online Scams
9:31 ATM Scams
10:01 Outro Tips/Comments

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[PepeLePauly]

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[TheTransitNomad]

Great video and great channel! Very helpful info for those getting ready to visit Thailand.

[TheMattozzie]

Hot tip, I travel through BKK quite often and the best trick is to use the Bolt transport app, then send the driver a message that you are at the grab pickup point, they pull up out the front within 3-4 minutes