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Tuk-tuks: Ahhhhh…..those Tuk Tuk Drivers!!!
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  • Bangkok Tuk-tuks
  • Ride? U want a ride? I'll take you
  • for a ride!
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  • They seem friendly at first,
    but eventually turned out to be
    looking for a commission and more.

    They might tell you during your ride that,
    to receive some extra gas money
    they would like to deliver you to an
    unscrupulous jeweler or gemstone shop,
    but you need not buy anything.

    It’s hard to avoid getting on a tuk tuk,
    with a driver who won’t try.

    This has been occurring regularly over the years,
    yet the authorities, though aware of this situation,
    have been unable to find the solution
    to deal with such practices.

    Hmmm…I wonder why.
    But after the first time,
    or even the second,
    you start getting tired of this same request
    and wonder if you won’t be taken to the same shop twice.

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    Con Artists: A Warning from the Bangruk Police in Bangkok
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  • The police here in Thailand,
    usually accepts that a vendor
    may over charge you
    or take you for a ride.

    So do take this warning with attention,
    since it is not usually of their kind to
    have this kind of attention.

    Attention
    Beware of strangers who try to take you to buy cloths, jewelry, gems, silver, etc.

    Please do not trust them!!

    If you need help please

    1) Call Tourist Police 1155
    2) Contact the nearest police box

    Bangruk Police Station

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    Crime: Picking your pocket and more
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  • Be careful at the
    Chatuchak Weekend Market.
    It is known that they have
    pick pockets working the grounds.

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    Comments for balisunshine about Bangkok
    BillNJ Sun Mar 22, 2009 06:41 UTC
     Very interesting and informative page on Bangkok! Your tips on healthy food options are particularly helpful and thorough.
    GenuinelyCurious Fri Oct 12, 2007 07:41 UTC
     I got great services at Bumrungrad too
    hunterV Sat Sep 15, 2007 06:19 UTC
     Hi, Andrea! I would also list among dangers = the drugs (and what follows if they are discovered with your luggage....)
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