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What are the concerns about tourist scams in Pattaya and their impact on tourism?
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The comments reveal a growing frustration among tourists regarding theft and fraudulent practices in Pattaya's nightlife, particularly in bars along Walking Street and Soi 6. Several commenters share personal experiences of being shortchanged, which contribute to a perception that these areas are overpriced and overrated. There is a call for bar owners to enhance their service and address these issues, as they may deter visitors from returning or choosing Thailand as a destination altogether.
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Michael ***********
Go to Vietnam ,
Bjørn *********
Every year farang complain and say the problem is expensive girls and shots at Go-Go, but living is cheap in Thailand, condo for 9000 baht a month… A bath and a bed, And cheap Chang… Maybe way of living is hard in Thailand… But then you are either cheap Charlie or broke to begin with…. It’s all a matter of how you live..Turist numbers are probably same as every year… Stop wining and enjoy….
James **********
@Bjørn ********
BS the tourist numbers are way down from the west ,,, India and Russia is the 2 main nationals who visit Thailand now ,,, Indians don’t spend much at all , the Russians are arrogant and rude think it’s there country now in some places .Lexington *******
@James *********
Foreigners complaining about other foreigners in a foreign country.Only the white man does shite like that!
James **********
@Lexington ******
your a racist ,,, skin colour has nothing to do with the cultures of others ,,, head in the sand .Reply to
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Bjørn *********
@James *********
Shure… Same song every year…J **************
@James *********
it’s the reason west tourists are down : Indians & RussiansBrad *******
@James *********
wot? Six Indians sharing a beer is spending money, right?😃Reply to
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John ******
Sounds about right
Paul *********
AVOID WALKING ST, AVOID SOI 6, OVERPRICED AND VERY OVERRATED
Bjørn *********
@Paul ********
you know, if I want to do I do, soi six, walking street or whatever… Why give advice ? Don’t you think grown ups are capeable to figure shit out ??Paul *********
@Bjørn ********
. What the fuk has it got to do with you what I do ?.Reply to
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Bjørn *********
@Paul ********
Or enjoy it to the full… Up to you :)Jonny *********
@Paul ********
soi 6 is not so bad, and never been "scammed" there regarding drinks... GOGO bars on the other hand 😂Bjørn *********
@Paul ********
Nah….A steaming night out in Bergen with the lads is quickly
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baht… And that’s when taking the buss home alone…Reply to
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Daniel *******
That’s why I don’t go to clubs. It was done to me before and I will not enter again.
Bent *************
This is one of many reasons that more and more tourists don’t choose Thailand.
Jordan *******
@Be**
Pattaya isn’t the whole of Thailand, you know that?Bent *************
@Jordan ******
No, you must be joking!But the number of tourists in Thailand this year will be 4-5 millions less than 2024!
Dave *********
@Jordan ******
we do, but most people generalize (see what I did there?).Reply to
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Alan *****
I was in myst on walking street, it was busy, I offered a couple of beers & paid with a 1000 baht note, the waitress never came back with the change 🙄
Maxi ******
@Alan ****
so you didn’t do anything? but I understand everybody try to cheat some how…Sam *********
@Alan ****
agree to this . Happened to me too .since that i go to the bar counter and by my drink and pay upDave *******
@Alan ****
did you go and see her then .easy really 😜Alan *****
@Dave ******
I was drunk & forgot what she looked like 😂😂😂. She obviously knew this 🙄Reply to
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James **********
@Dave *******
and get fleeced drinks added to your check Bin head in the sandAlan *****
@Dave *******
you can’t run a tab in clubsGary **********
@Alan ****
I guess you could run your own just to keep tabs on numbers of drinks.Reply to
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Dave ********
@Alan ****
if you’re visiting bars , run a tab like I do 👍Mma *******
@Alan ****
wow, disturbing.Reply to
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Mark *********
This has been going on for years.
Bent *************
@Mark ********
Getting worse!Mark *********
@Bent ************
Thai tourist destinations have always been full of scammers.Euan ********
@Mark ********
but it's getting worseReply to
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Steve *******
Good, keep spreading these sort of news. Pattaya bar owners need a kick in the butt, to realize they need to do better.
Miroslav **********
Theft and fraudulent practices and then they are surprised that tourists go to other countries.
Nico *************
@Miroslav *********
ever been in Mae Sot? Now that's is for me Thailand (and myanmar because there are living also many Myamareese people) rural area relative small border city. Lived there for two years..Miroslav **********
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Luigi ***********
@Miroslav *********
Thailand has become a rogue country in the last two years. All foreigners, tourists and non-tourists alike, must understand this very well.
Nico *************
@Miroslav *********
there is lot more than only pattaya...Josh **********
@Nico ************
for exampleReply to
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