Operator claims pre-existing damage and demands 20,000-80,000 THB, often with fake police backup.
Driver refuses meter and quotes a flat fare 3-5x the normal price.
Bar adds unordered drinks, hidden service charges, "lady drinks" at 10x price.
Driver takes you to a "government-approved" shop selling worthless stones as investments.
Touts offer cheap 24-hour suits in low-grade fabric, refuse refunds.
Fraudsters attach hidden readers and PIN cameras to street-facing ATMs.
Men in uniform stop tourists claiming drug or vape possession, demand cash bribes.
Scratch-card "winners" are pressured through 4-6h presentations into expensive contracts.
Match on an app, build rapport, then ask for emergency money or gold rentals.
Touts promise "free entry" but charge 2,000-8,000 THB per drink inside.
Strangers or bar staff add sedatives to drinks to rob or assault victims.
After the ride, operator adds an inflated fuel surcharge not mentioned beforehand.
Driver takes long detours to inflate the metered fare.
Cashier returns less change banking on tourists not counting Thai notes.
Driver offers a 40 THB city tour but makes commission stops at gem shops.
Thin plastic sleeve in the card slot traps the card; thief retrieves it after you leave.
Fake officers claim visa issues and demand fines of 5,000-20,000 THB.
Free hotel nights in exchange for seminar attendance and high-pressure sales.
Person requests bar-fine far above the venue's actual rate, then pockets the difference.
Rental shop keeps passport, then claims pre-existing scratches cost 10,000+ THB.
"Lady drinks" priced at 300-500 THB each, rapidly adding up.
Scammers pose as deaf students with clipboards asking for 500 THB "donations".
Listings on social media collect deposits for rentals that do not exist.
Curbside touts quote 2,500-4,000 THB to Pattaya vs fair 1,200-1,500 THB.
Operator claims pre-existing scratches cost 5,000-30,000 THB, holds your passport hostage.
Driver charges 100-300 THB per person for what is actually a 10-20 THB fare.
Driver offers a cheap city tour then detours to gem shops for commissions.
Men in monk robes hand you a bracelet, then demand large "donations".
Staff counts bills quickly or swaps 1000s for 100s during handover.
Free or very cheap tours that trap you in a 2-4 hour high-pressure sales presentation.
Adds 20% service, ice fee, towel fee, corkage without mention.
Teams bump and grab phones/wallets in Walking Street, markets, and songthaews.
Partner builds trust then asks for money: "sick mother", "buy a shop", "motorbike loan".
Someone shoves bird seed into your hand, takes a photo, then demands 500-2,000 THB.
Elephants, monkeys, parrots forced on tourists for photos, then 500-1,500 THB demanded.
People with clipboards claim to help deaf/disabled kids, push you to sign, then demand 500-2,000 THB.
"3,000 THB suit" ads become 15,000-50,000 once you choose fabric; quality is very poor.
Street touts sell cabaret or Muay Thai tickets that are invalid or already used.
Cashier shortchanges 100-500 THB, hoping tourists will not check.
Shop raises prices mid-session or demands 2,000-5,000 THB for unrequested services.
Owner places fragile items in narrow aisles, claims you broke them, demands 3,000-20,000 THB.
Teller says you are cursed, then asks 10,000-100,000 THB for a "cleansing ritual".
Hacker sets up "Starbucks Free" WiFi to intercept bank passwords and card details.
Owner claims damages and keeps 1-2 months deposit when tenant moves out.
Criminals paste their QR sticker over merchant QR — payments go to scammer.
People in "tourist police" vests demand cash fines 1,000-5,000 THB for smoking or littering.
Women invite men to rooms, drug drinks, then steal valuables including passports and bank cards.
"Free entry" but beer is 1,000-3,000 THB per glass, final bills reach 20,000+ THB.
Once measurements begin, shop claims order is placed and demands payment.
Gems sold at 10-50x value, with false claims of "resell at home for profit" via tax schemes.
Operator holds passport as "deposit", then demands 30,000-100,000 THB for damages.
Device jams card in slot; victim leaves to report, thief retrieves card after victim leaves.
"Scratch & win" coupons trap you in 2-4 hour presentations with high-pressure signing tactics.
Partner takes you to a "friend's place" where bar fine of 2,000-10,000 THB is demanded.
Women ask "buy me drink?", each is 300-1,000 THB; they order constantly while you are drunk.
Driver asks you to cancel in-app and pay more cash directly.
Sells diluted "gold" below Thai 96.5% standard with fake certificates.
Roadside vendors do not reset meter or give insufficient change.
Random driver claims to be your Grab/Bolt, takes you wrong place, demands high fare.
Beach masseuse quotes 200 THB/hr but charges 800-1,500 claiming "extra time".
Pier touts charge 300-500 THB vs actual public ferry fare of 30 THB.
Ties bracelet on your wrist, then demands 500-2,000 THB "merit donation".
Bar swipes card repeatedly claiming machine failed; every swipe actually charges.
ATV rental claims old scratches as new, demands 5,000-20,000 THB.
Agent demands 500-2,000 THB "viewing fee" before showing unit.
Stranger offers help, watches PIN, then steals card later via distraction.
Person claims to have won foreign lottery, asks for 2,000-10,000 THB "transfer fee".
Driver says your temple is closed today, offers to take you to "another temple" near gem shop.
"Sanctuary" tours actually offer elephant riding with bullhooks and mistreatment.
After ordering, claims "cash only" and escorts you to ATM with commission added.
Touts invite you to "free seminar" then pressure you to sign for stock courses/investments.
Sets up fake donation box outside major temples with fake "previous donors" list showing large amounts.
Ties a woven wristband on your arm then asks for 200-500 THB.
Flyer shows 50% discount but it only applies to "house drinks", lady drinks mandatory.
"20,000mAh power bank" for 300 THB contains sand or real capacity of 500mAh.
Woman starts chatting at bar; while distracted, her accomplice steals wallet/phone.
Impersonators "search" for vapes/drugs then demand 5,000-20,000 THB bribe to avoid "arrest".
Clinic inflates treatment on insurance forms to claim more, splitting the excess.
Shows genuine iPhone, swaps for clone during wrapping.