Thailand Scam Warning 🚨
If an overly friendly stranger approaches you on the street—especially if you don't speak Thai—it’s a scam! We experienced this near the Grand Palace. They will lie and say the attraction is closed to foreigners today. Then, they’ll offer to hail you a cheap tuk-tuk to "free, local-only" spots. This is a trap. They will take you to a tailor shop and aggressively pressure you into buying low-quality clothes falsely marketed as premium silk or linen. Don't fall for it! Safe travels ✈️
Scam shop V.N. Tailor
(https://maps.app.goo.gl/n3Kyr9tNoTijuauWA?g\_st=)
Temples they may bring you to:
- Wat Sitaram (https://maps.app.goo.gl/RKE6HQsJzDx2n3gA9?g\_st=ic)
- Wat Phra Phiren
(https://maps.app.goo.gl/1kFsp5QWyvFFDi8A6?g\_st=ic)
What to do if you get scammed:
1 File a Police Report: Go to the police station closest to where the incident occurred. You will need an official police report to successfully file a transaction dispute with your credit card company.
2 Contact the Tourist Police: You can try calling the Tourist Police hotline at 1155. However, be aware that the line is frequently busy, and reaching a live agent can be extremely difficult.