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Taxi scams: Taxi driver never follow instruction...
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  • Written by vigi on Apr 3, 2003
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  • T.A.T near Hualampong, Bangkok
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    • Instead of sending you to the place you want, they just drop me to places where they'll get commission rebate, eg. travel agencies, jewellery shops, tailors, etc...

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    Scams and Conmen: Selling GEMS / JEWELRY on streets
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  • Written by vigi on Apr 23, 2003
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    • If someone approaches you on the street offering to sell you something such as gems or jewelry, just smile and walk away. Go in a shop and buy them instead. They’re more likely to be genuine and you’ll probably get a better price.

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    neville15 Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:00 UTC
     Hi Viji, Thanks very much for all the information on Bangkok, Will come handy, when I visit. Really enjoyed reading, Bye for now. Neville15    		Pimilan Sat Oct 1, 2005 17:57 UTC
     really great pages of Bangkok, i like specially tip for hotel
    Guantanamera Fri Sep 23, 2005 06:02 UTC
     Will be in BKK tomorrow night, got to brush up on my Thai cuisine...!    		Glorija Wed Jan 5, 2005 14:33 UTC
     Nice pages must admit. I enyojed Bangkok as well and hope to return some day ... keep smiling ... Glorija
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