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[Dan9000]

This is a link to a thread in Thai Anxiety which I thought is worth passing on as worthwhile education to those who might welcome it. Spend a few minutes reading through this and we will understand why tourists are beginning to give Pattaya (and Thailand) a wide berth.
http://www.thai-anxiety.com/scams.htm
(If it deosn't clik open, try C+click)

[Fie dollah]

+1 from me Dan 9000
Even tho most of these scams are old and people know about them, they should be bumped every so often as we can all fall foul at sometime while been on a high when on holiday.


Fie dollah

[Bumblebee]

Here is another article about them.  You cannot have enough info on these rats before you hit Thailand.

http://www.bangkoksc...n-thailand.html

[69billy]

Here is another good piece of advise...
Never ever do or buy anything with out asking n agreeing on the price..
I never forget it,It was my first trip to Pattaya..I went for a haircut in one of the shops in pattaya klang..guess how much I payed..???
500 fucking bth...I think that was the first n the last time I realy got done..OK its not a big money but just thought of some one doing that to me...grrrrrrrr..

[ArthurDent]

http://www.pattayago...y_Baht_Bus_4659
wow what a horror trip! awfull!

[Mikkel]

If u are crazy enough, just grab the two "policeman" and trow them out in the street just before a car arrive...and then get the hell out of the area (51)...

Edited by Mikkel, 15 October 2010 - 10:24 PM.

[Mikkel]

..and never go back..

[Dan9000]

Fie dollah, on 15 October 2010 - 05:28 PM, said:

+1 from me Dan 9000
Even tho most of these scams are old and people know about them, they should be bumped every so often as we can all fall foul at sometime while been on a high when on holiday.

Fie dollah

Thanks for the +1 Fie and I agree with your point about bumping. We are never too old to learn or be reminded and as the man says 'Even Tiger Woods has a swing coach!'

BB - Thanks for that good site link. The problem is that I have just spent nearly an hour reading it and the comments of readers - and I have a busy day in front of me. (Story of my life on here )

Billy. I stayed in August Suites on my last trip (Pattaya Clang) and went across the road (down towards the beach) for a haircut. The woman who did the job was the long haired lovely who works nearest the shop window. She did an OK job and I think she charged me 40 Bhat but the thing I remember about her is that her touch was so light and caressing that I was lucky not to get a hard on while I was sitting there. I think I need to organise my needing a haircut when I am back to Pattaya in December.