The Top Ten Dangers of Bangkok

1. The 10 baht Tuk-Tuk ride
2. The Jewelry Shop Con
3. Taxi Ride Robbery
4. The Pickpockets of Pratunam Market
5. "That's closed today"
6. The Flat Fare Taxi Ride
7. In Hotel Room Massages
8. Motorcycle Purse Snatching
9. Gem Sales/Tailoring Shops
10. Bogus Plane/Train/Bus Tickets/Visa Arrangement

WIB explains it all

#1. This one is very cunning. The tuk-tuk driver offers you a ride for 10 baht in exchange for a stop or two on the way to your intended destination. Rarely do you make it but the driver collects petrol coupons and big commissions at jewelry/tailoring shops. Sometimes it's an all day ride, making loads of money for the driver. It's more of an annoyance and time waster than anything.

#2. You think you are getting a deal but the gold and the gems are usually low quality. Whoever brings you returns when you are not around to collect a fat commission that was tacked on to the price.

#3. Simple, the driver takes you down a lonely, dark soi, 2 thugs get in....

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