Bangkok City: Tips to Stay Out of Trouble
Bangkok, Thailand can be a lot to take in upon first setting foot in the city. Upon arrival, you are greeted by high rise buildings, traffic and humid weather but the real charm of Bangkok City is its authentic Thai culture amidst the modernization.
Bangkok City
Undoubtedly, the city of Bangkok is just as exotic as the rest of Thailand. Though the place is teeming with attractions and exciting activities do not get too carried away. Bangkok is not immune from its scammers and con artists.
Here are some reminders to keep out of trouble in Bangkok, Thailand:
- Always pay for tuk tuk rides, and negotiate the fee first. If the driver offers a “free” ride, just decline. He will end up taking you to somewhere such as a tailor shop or jewelers shop an try to scam you there.
For more reading on the most common scams in Bangkok take a look at our blog post: Bangkok Scams
Bangkok City: Tuk-Tuk Ride
- When you go shopping along the street stalls or markets, be careful when it comes to gems or suits. Some of the merchandise they have are counterfeit. Do not buy their sales talk – instead go to known tailor shops to get your suits and established retailers for gems and stones. Some salesmen offer unreasonably priced items to unaware customers.
- Keep your wallet and personal belongings close when you travel around Bangkok City. Pickpocket crimes are common and the targets are usually unaware tourists. Do not brandish around your mobile phone while walking on busy streets.
- To avoid losing your passport, leave the original at the hotel or wherever you are staying and just bring a photocopy with you. There are places in Bangkok that require your passport if you are a foreigner.
- Thais do not appreciate people who easily lose their temper by being aggressive, rough or by shouting. Do not provoke Thais by being a hothead. Instead, remain calm and talk reasonably when you have a disagreement. Be polite to everyone you meet in Bangkok City to avoid picking a fight.
This city is really incredible for shopping, you can also find personal shoppers !!!
http://www.personal-shopper-bangkok.com/
Somebody has tried their service ? Thanks.
You can hire personal shopper for the day to show you the best places where to buy what you want (and you usually save compared to the price that a local will pay) , but you can also send personal shoppers to buy what you need for you, and it’s so convenient in a big city !!!
Yes it really is. Nice that they offer to shop for you. We don’t offer that service but we also show people the best shopping places around and tell them how much they should pay.