安全第一：事实、澄清谣言、紧急联系方式
Safety-first hub for Chinese visitors: facts vs myths, Chinese-speaking emergency contacts, WeChat/Alipay merchants, and real scam alerts.
Never buy gems from "tour guides" or tuk-tuk drivers taking you to a shop. Prices are massively inflated and refunds are impossible.
Jet ski damage fraud is the biggest Pattaya scam against tourists. Record a full video walk-around before hiring.
Central Festival Pattaya, Terminal 21, Central Marina — most major chain stores accept. Small shops may not.