Pattaya Scams you need to be aware of especially if you are new to Pattaya. Share your experiences..
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- Pattaya is a place that can be your best friend and likewise your worst enemy especially if you are caught off guard.
In the video I explain several situations that you need to be aware off and that can catch you when you least expect it. Pattaya is an amazing city with an incredible vibe when it is in full flow. But if you come here and don't keep your senses about you then you can easily come unstuck.
If you have been a victim of these situations or similar please drop a comment below and let others learn from mistakes that can so easily happen.
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1:53 Bin padding
4:33 Lady drink
8:58 Jet Ski Scam
11:47 Baht Bus
15:18 Street Touts
17:20 Hotels
19:55 Check your money
21:17 Summary
Thanks mate
Be warned of the hairy lasso and vertical smiles .
thanks. the most people (including me) are not ready to listen 30 min for some rules 😂
Remember, there is no such thing as a 50 baht bus. Definitely negotiate a price, we got prices ranging from 500 baht and up
One thing is for sure, we have enjoyed this channel so much it has been influential in our choice of holidays that we are coming to Thailand in the new year for the first time. The are a few CZcamsrs who cover Pattaya but Trevors channel gives you more insight & knowledge into important subjects than knowing what street the ladyboys are hanging out ( not literally xx ). As much as we all think we are street smart we need to take notice of every tip or heads up we can get when visiting a country for the first time.
Thank you so much
My advice I would give to someone who’s never been there before would be - be prepared to be addicted to the place! When you get home you’ll soon realise how boring home is and you’ll want to go out again ASAP! You’ll even consider selling your house and all its belongings to go and live there! Just be warned!!! 👀
100% agreed
I've been to Pattaya, and while it's a fun place for a few days, I couldn't imagine getting hooked on the place. Certainly not to the point of living there full time. To each there own I guess.
3 bedroom house for sale
Always, if you possibly can, "pay as you go" ! That avoids almost all over billing or overcharging situations ! And if you should be overcharged, it will only be on one transaction and you're not out that much. Then you can be on your way, avoid a butt load of trouble and minimize your loss ! A couple of bucks is not worth the kind of trouble you can have if the bouncers or the police get involved. And remember, Like Trevor said many times before, Thai's never fight one on one !
Agreed
All you need to do is look at your bill each time you buy a drink. Having the waitress go to the cashier every time you buy a drink will annoy the waitress then you can’t take advantage of any perks she can help with. Paying as you shows you’re a cherry boy. It’s a rookie move
I always count the checks every time i order a beer to make sure they didn’t sneak one in…
But tips add up. I dont see anything wrong with running a bin.
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I've probably racked up about 20 trips over 15 years
my "rules"
1. 200B per day scam allowance
3. you are a guest of the kingdom, don't be a larger lout and don't cause a "situation"
3. don't fall in love, LOL.
4. organize your taxi before you touch down, don't just get one from the airport
5. weigh your bags if your baggage allowance is small before you get to the airport
6. don't ride bikes here if you don't ride them at home
7. when walking down the street remember you share it with bikes etc and remember you are always 1 meter away from death, so don't trip. if you see something interesting stop and look, don't look away, and keep walking.. in single file
8. treat the motor cy guys with respect, i.e say hello and be polite when you walk around them parked up on a corner etc.
9. bring cash and exchange it here, obviously be careful with the storage of it and your passport
10, when going out only take a cash amount that you can afford to lose.
11. don't get blind drunk, you're a long way from home and no one here can help you.
12 when you're out and staying on 1 bar pay your bin every hour or so don't leave it to the end
there are probably others but that's a start
well said
.... you are very wise. ....
#7 point is right on....also when crossing the street i look left, right at least two times....coming from the US where we drive on the right it always takes me a day or two to get that drilled into my brain...and between thai & especially foreign drivers in a death race there
AWESOME awesome adivice! thanks so much for those reminders! Hopefully will be in there next month and will stop by and say hello!
No problem my friend
Great stuff! I am very well versed with South and Central America…and thought I knew it all but have to say you brought a few angles for me. I appreciate that! I am planning a junket for the first time! Also, your fun and easy to listen to!
gave you a sub!
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Glad you enjoyed the video thank you for watching
Thanks Trev. Still doing the best work on CZcams! Can’t wait to see your updates on the staffing and current situation at the bars. 🙏🏼
Thank you so much
Just recently subscribed because I'm learning so much from you. Thank you.
I've been coming out there for 10 years and I thought I was pretty much clued up but you're STILL enlightening me on certain situations.
Great work 👍
Thanks and welcome to the community mate
Now looking forward to a bar crawl next time I come out 👍
I wonder what the ratio of men to women tourists is? 9.9 out of 10? Haha 😄! And the .01 are probably Lezbo"
I've never been to Thailand, but I still love this channel. Your delivery is always really personable and engaging, well done mate.
Wow, thank you!
This was really good to know. Thank you Mate
Very welcome mate
Love your vids mate full of great advice for a Pattaya virgin like me. Ive booked for Christmas this year for 4 weeks. Cant wait!
I look forward to meeting you
Great video Trevor, I think it’s all about not getting caught up in all the excitement of Pattaya and just using common sense and being respectful but also careful
Indeed mate
This is why I never pick up a girl in the bars. It's just too much hassle. I usually get a massage girls Line ID and arrange a meet back at the hotel later in the evening.
I'd also never dream of hiring out a jet ski.
Fair one
Great advice as usual Trevor keep up the good work and spread the news, scammers are worldwide and they have lots of time on their hands to think up new angles to relieve you of your hard earned cash.
Thanks
Cheers for that mate. I'll be over there for my first time on Boxing Day and your advice is invaluable
Have a safe flight and a fantastic time
Thanks for the video Trev, that was great tip.
Thank you
Thanks for your video. Really appreviate what u are doing here
Thanks mate much appreciated
Wow! I have have been learning and studying much about thailand for the last 6 months and this video has hit some new points in almost every area!! I am very greatfull for you Mr.buzzing Pattaya! Thankyou! 😊 and see you in January thailand!
Glad the video was interesting
Really good first class advice in this video Trev Thanks
Cheers mate
All good advice , thanks Buzz
Welcome
Wow I've been to Phuket 6 times now and I didn't know that about the money, thanks for the tip Trev. The Jet skis are good fun but its like hiring a bike go over it first take pictures make sure there is no damage and if there is take a photo with the person giving you a thumbs up in the background so he knows it was there befoul you rented it. Thanks for the great advices Trev. Stay safe and Merry Christmas
No problem my friend glad you enjoyed the video
Nice one Trev... I"ve been to Pattaya what seems like a million times... but... it's always good to be reminded of these things... so easy to slip one's mind... and the world of pain that exists out there is just too awful to contemplate! Makes one think... how much is a good amount to ... err.... contribute... to the local constabulary... if one were to .... err.... find oneself in an awkward situation?!
Regarding contributions that's down to whatever it's worth to you my friend
Great solid advice as usual Trev. 🙏
Thank you so much
I once Heard about a group of English paratroopers who we're holidaying together in Pattaya. One of them got suckered into the jet ski scam and became another víctim and was extorted for beaucoup bucks. He toldo his mates about and they planned their Revenge together. That same day, one of the group rented a jet ski from the same group of bandita who'd cheated their mate the previous day. Anyway, he ended up riding the jet ski as far as he could ride in the direction of Bangkok and until the gasoline ran dry. He left the jet ski bobbing up and down in the océano. He swam ashore and took a taxi to Bangkok where he met up with his mates the following day.
Now that's payback lol
@Guy Nelson lol nice!
Hi Trev, as always very good advice for newbe's, I have never been hit up by the bin padding thing personally but a friend who had only ever gone to Phuket came along with me to Patts at the time I thought he was full bottle with the Thailand thing, but as it turns out he wasn't and in one night he filled a Bt30k bin by ringing the bell like a mad man, not realising that this bar also included all staff in the building, whether on duty or not as most of the staff lived there, the cleaner even got roused from their room, so from the 6 odd BG's + cashier and mammasan that were on duty then became close to 30 LD's, but after the 1st bell ring he never even checked his beer bin then and rung it a few more times, guess who had to pay it, me. Also the Jet-Ski latest trick is to paint over the scratches with water based paint, so it washes off during your hire, so your photo's are useless to prove that you didn't do it. But this is purely hearsay.
Thanks for sharing
I'm looking forward to coming back to Pattaya for the first time in 32 years In January.
Thank you so much for your videos, they are all so informative, you are giving so. much good advice 👍
My lord you are in for a surprise when you come back
Hey Trev, thanks for great advices. Merry Xmas !
Merry Christmas mate
Great information, im soaking up all the knowledge I can before next month when I go to Pattaya to get buck wild........thanks!!!
Have fun!
Hows it going
Good advice. Thanks Trev.
Thanks mate
You are a funny lad with a wealth of local knowledge. Be concise!
lol
Been Thailand many times Trevor lucky enough I know the score but that’s great advice great job pal respect from Tottenham 👏👏👏👏👏👍
Haha cheers mate
Another great video. I remember back to my hotel when I passed a few Thai men started taking Mickey out of me. I did not react, I knew if they use my ego it would not be very good for me and did not want to end up one of those CZcams videos with stuffing kicked out me.
Thank you mate and thank you for sharing
1st, dont let the waitress take your empty glasses off the table, just put them in the center and make shapes or spirals out of them, when the bill comes you just count your glasses & compare.
Okay
Nice one mate 👍🏻
Sure I’ll learn few tips from this!
Very welcome
Thank you stel I really enjoy your show
Thank you
Great advice Trevor 👍 👌
Thank you
Great information really great . Little warnings go a long ways so keep them coming time to time
Thank you
Great advice Trevor, thanks 🌴👍
Welcome mate
Great advice Trevor! I'm hoping to bring my cousin down to Pattaya in 2022, for his first time! Let's hope we can sit him down and give him an education 😛
go for it
Do not take a shower alone when you bring a new friend back to your room.Make sure you shower together so you don't get robbed.
or lock ya valuables away
@@Buzzinpattaya I'm mainly talking about the shorts you were wearing before you enter the shower.Where I keep my phone and wallet.A Turkish man got robbed heavily last week this way.
Yeah and do all the prep work before going out. Secure anything of importance including paperwork phones laptop keys you name it.
Don't leave open drinks or water bottles laying around.
Most will not want to shower with you unless they invite you.
They may even lock the bathroom door if it has a lock LOL. They will make a lot of disturbing noise before and afterwards in "preparation".
Don't take it personally.
Or use the safe… if you don’t have a safe, don’t be such a Kheenio and get a room that does! 😂
@@OR0Z that's the world we live in these days the thief gets away and the good guy gets demonized for being robbed!
Great vlog Trev.
Thank you mate
Good advice mate 👍 I read some stuff on internet before I went to Thailand the first time and some of these were mentioned apart from going on bike taxis when drunk, yeah next time I'll stick to the bolt car taxis 👍
Probably for the best
Love this video. much great info
Glad you enjoyed it!
It makes me laugh that in Thailand you can trust a prostitute more than a jetski rental service
Now ain't that the truth
If you trust a hooker in Thailand you are a fool.
Great advice. I always "pay as I go" to avoid any potential problems and conflicts. I also do the same thing with the "lady drinks." Just smart advice I think.
Indeed mate
Thanks for your great tips😇see you in Thailand. Love from Norway🇳🇴
Thanks
Some great points there Trev even for people who have visited many times, thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you mate
I agree, check your bin each trip one gets slipped in. Puts them on notice straight up and pay up before it hits 2000 BT
good shout mate
Dont do the Check bin thing, pay for your drinks as theyre ordered.
Just been, too seedy and dirty for me, so many desperate, lonely people, I paid for every drink up front. One girl I bought a drink for said her friend needed a drink so I took hers off her! Always be switched on and don’t get scammed! In fact don’t go if you are, it won’t end well, I’m happily still a Thai virgin 😀😀
Lol it's not for everyone
Thanks mate very good advice 👍🍻
Thank you
Mate hopefully next year things settle down an we can come ova. It'll be cool if you do a pub crawl thing.. I'll be definitely in that. All the best,👍🍻
ALL great info and advice. I told you the story of my 2nd day in Pattaya. And a street tout
I am glad I said NO!
Nice one
Coming to jomtien beach 30 Dec for 15 nights for the first time looking forward to chilling out on the beach for 2 weeks
Am staying at the happy Vikings hotel top end of jomtien
Thanks for your words of wisdom and knowledge it keeps us all safe 😊
Nice one might have a fantastic holiday and a safe trip over
Wow.... 💯 giving this place a miss... Thanks for the update & information...
Welcome mate
Don't believe this guy.Thailand is a wonderful place.Like visits to other country just have a bit of common sense.Just stay out of the girlie bars and you will be OK.
Good advice Trevor, as always! I did not know that they were so picky about their Baht notes. I will check them more carefully on my next visit to Pattaya. It does seems that things are improving regarding the nightlife in Pattaya. I am not sure when i will be able to come down to Pattaya. But when i do i will enjoy a cold one at the Buzzin Bar, or several:)
Until your next livestream, Kindly Regards, Reine.
Some places can be very very difficult to deal with
Great information Travor thanks again
Cheers mate
Very good advice
Thank you
the biggest and the most expensive scam is caused on yourself by yourself.
that's is when a young lady half your age and half your weight says she loves you.
AND YOU BELIEVE HER and you believe it yourself.
all of a sudden 5000 miles travel and 1 air ticket I have become a handsome man
LOL
LOL
Brilliant channel very interesting and informative cheers uk
Thank you
Great advices. Much appreciated.
Welcome
The whole thing is just so seedy and if you buy in to it and you get scammed its your own fault, the whole thing is just unpleasant.
I guess you are not a fan then LOL
@@Buzzinpattaya if you want to make yourself a victim of your of stupidity then you should take it on the chin like a man.
As someone who has been to Pattaya many times, these are all good advice. I could rack up a few more though.
One is, don't bring more cash with you per day/night than you can afford to lose. You go shopping or sightseeing
during the day, bring with you 4-6k Bath (or whatever you find appropriate). Evening when you go out, maybe the same.
Whatever you do if you happen to get into a bad situation, never make a scene, ever. Just cut your losses and learn
from said situation. I know it's mentioned in the video and I just wanted to stress it again.
Don't do any other recreational drugs than tobacco or alcohol in Thailand. If you get caught with something else
you might run the risk of never coming home again.
Pattaya is great. You just have to take the place for what it is. I've met so many great people there, both locals and
tourists and have had so much fun.
Thank you for sharing much appreciated
Good advice here.
I have experienced all of the items discussed apart from the jetski which I never worried about as I was well aware of the potential scam & have owned 2 ski's in the past (ex ferang wife has my last one)
Have fun (hard not to really) but keep your manners & your wits about you.
Cheers
Cheers mate
Golden advise. Thumbs up mate
Cheers mate
Great advice, what I will say is that if you buy a girl a drink to sit with you, and she walks away after 10 minutes, just let her go, no point in challenging why she left, not worth the possible hassle
Gotcha mate
I lived in Pattaya for about 14 years, learned real quick to stay off the motorbike taxis, drunk or sober. Lots of good advice here, listen to him and heed his advice.
Thanks mate
@@Buzzinpattaya i was in Thailand when then there was Tuk Tuks back in the90s
Is it cool to rent a moped if I’m going to be there for several weeks??
@@brianmck7363 you can do that, but I would strongly advise against it because you probably don't have a Thai license and might not be accustomed to how the traffic works as well as the possibility of a serious or fatal accident when you've been drinking.
@@ExpatriatePaul I’m pretty sure you can get a temporary license if you have a valid American license and I would never drive while drinking! The reason I wanted to know that is because I’m serious thinking off going they for as long as they let me stay!! Can I get a visa for a year or two?????
Thanks mate, all the best to ya
Thank you my friend
Awesome thanks for the information
No problem 👍
I would always pay whatever it takes to get out of a situation. Having a long and enjoyable life is worth paying for.
Agreed
@@Buzzinpattaya Would it work to pay with a card and then report a fraudulent transaction to the bank? Maybe not a foolproof solution but better than starting a massive drama or going to the tourist police?
@jeff havel Fair enough. Being a Cheap Charlie, they haven't really scammed me in gogo bars.
and to think how many stupid guys. will fight over. a few dollars
enjoy the time and tips...when you go in europe you pay 50 times more, so no complain , stay straight and control your feelings and temper and respect
Well said
Nice job mate🍺 good tip at the end about currency 💵
Cheers mate
Always good to be reminded of these points, how easily we forget when brains are in the beer.
Beer has a lot to answer for
Great Advice
Thank you
Hi Trev
You mentioned previously that the police station lists road traffic offence fines. My gf rang me to stay she was stopped by the police with no licence and wrong way up a one way street. She spoke English and the fine increased.
Ouch
...really useful information!
Glad to hear that!
Great sir ..... 💐💐💐, Much Love from India 🙏
Thank you so much
Hi Trev, well thought It worth mentioning something that’s happened to me a few times, taking a girl/lady out of a go go let’s say, no matter mid or late evening first you go for a few drinks, of course your new friend will want to eat, you can notice she is not as bubbly now, a yawn now and then, it’s time to retire, you get back to your room a shower is in order, she insists she goes first she will take for ever, when done your turn, after making sure nothing is left available of course! You shower when your done in quicker time of course you notice straight away she’s asleep or making out she is, she will not stir trust me, you are forgiven thinking she’s there to give you a night of extreme pleasure she is not, the least she can do the better for her remember that, IF she does stir you will have gone off the boil, your desire dampened, if you have agreed long time don’t be surprised to hear her showering at 6 am and then of course she has to go to do the laundry, or go see her friend to,collect money she is owed, of course when she is dressed she will be all over you like a coat of paint, why! time to get paid of course the sweeter she is the more she hopes you will give her,,,, it’s BUSINESS
@Tony, I think I know her
Great comment and thank you so much for sharing spot on
Yes it may happen I don,t dispute that. But here's the trick that works about 8 out of 10 times. Just learn a little Thai, get her reasonably drunk only her unless she has a gorgeous friend. And play them against each other, make them laugh and feel relaxed. And for sure let the mamasan or owner know that if you spend a certain amount in the bar this is your offer. I mean I,m no cheap charlie but also I don,t want to be treated like a fool. You can usually work out something together. Otherwise just dis the place tell the owner you,ll never go back and you'll let all your mates and anyone else that wants to listen know it's a waste of time going in. And really mate I,ve probably only taken a go go lady on no more then 10 or 15 times in 26 years or more. The ladies from the normal bars or freelancers in them are much better value and half the time as beautiful if not more so. Seeya.
Ye Tony I've fallen many times for the same Bs in Angeles city phil.( funny/kinky as hell until the girl gets outside the bar. Then it's the Mary Poppins act)
Fantastic video 100% plain English.
Thank you and very welcome
"Not going to call them scams" - calls them scams in the title. Hahaha keep up the good work trev. great channel love your work
Make you know I'm not the sharpest pencil in the case LOL
There are times that being paranoid is a blessing
True
Just don't tell anyone it's your first time in Thailand if you do someone might take advantage
True
I’ve offered a drink to a lady, and then the bartender automatically gave a drink to everyone at the bar on my tab without even asking me. Some of the beer bar managers are pretty shady…
I would not stand for that, bang out of order
Thank you for the heads up. Not that I'm into any of this. The wife and I have been to some places around the world but only ever been in Bangkok as a stop over.
Nice mate fair play
Great advice. 👍
Thanks
a few years back getting caught with my ecig 1 month after it was made illegal and i didnt know, right outside the police station on beach road, offered me a 100,000 baht fine and 2 days in jail, my gf who knew a top cop actually threatened all the cops in the station after making a phone call to the top cop, they reduced it to 5k and gave me my ecig back, corrupt to the core , but so glad my gf was there.
Thank goodness your girlfriend was there
I love Thailand but it really can be exhausting navigating the minefield of scammers and people trying to rinse you. I ended up in tears last time I was there because it was so overwhelming.
Sorry that this happened to you and I hope the next time you come back things will be a lot better please don't write the country of just because of the your first experience
Seems like you have some growing to do if you are crying over scammers.
Tears???
Wtf?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@ripvanwinkle3432 Right??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@jonathanrayne bro you gotta be dodging scammers like neo... Effortlessly.
Great advice. Thank you...
Very welcome
Nice I didn't know about the #s and dance rotation, no need to check anymore though no more fun Pattaya.
Gotcha
Great info but I need a note book to keep track of it all
Sorry mate lol
Buzz your advice is brilliant 👏, I will add this though remember respect and you always get it back 10 fold. I,ve had a few conversations with you about this mate. In general Thailand is great. Just don't be a fool. About anything, yes there is always going to be some situation that isn't going to favor you. But in general negotiations are gold as long as there done with respect. Usually if you contributed to there cause. In the right way you will always break even, if in the you end up losing 100 bucks so what, it's probably worth it especially the next morning when you wake up with 1 or more angels lying around. And seriously mate if the bar your drinking in isn't reasonable and you,ve just dropped 4,5,7, thou baht in there tell them good luck and the next time you walk past don't stop, Because I,ll guarantee you 1 thing mate I,ve managed or had a dabble in the bar scene. And if your just a regular bar owner you,ll always remember the bloke that spent more had fun with the ladies and made your bar the happening place to be. So his the bloke you respect the most. If a customer dropped 3,000 or more on the bar I always said to them no bar fines. I,d tell the ladies go with them if you like I,ll pay the fine. Sometimes even if they were just a good bloke and spent 1,000 I didn't care. Yes my partner use to get frustrated with me, I said hay I,d rather have a good time then make a million bucks. I suppose that's why I never really pushed on for more then 6 to 9 months at a time. But 1 thing about that Buzz I never ended up in trouble with the Police or anyone else for that matter. Just a couple of minor things to do with ladies. Seeya
Thank you mate enjoyed reading that
@@Buzzinpattaya yeah I,ll enjoy the day I can fly to Thailand and not have to put up with so much crap to get in, who knows when your guess is as good as mine, hopefully all the people running the show can wake up and smell the cheese. 6 to 9 months but probably more 1 year or more.
Thank you for your vids
Thank you that's very kind
I was thinking of going to Thailand but after seeing a couple of these videos I think not going to be ripped off can get ripped off in England likes of London Blackpool etc etc etc 👍thanks for the video great information 😁
Just stay ahead of the game my friend and everything will be fine
that thing about jetski scams has put me off ever having a go on one
Maybe not the worst thing to happen
OMG Ashley Hub in Phuket was nice but right next to the hard rock cafe. Way to loud for me
Thanks for sharing
Spot on as usual. Adding in.: I think paying for each drink is very impractical for obvious reasons if you are not about to leave after your drink. For you, for the staff if the Agogo for example is very busy. Plus if you like smiles and attention you won't always get that especially if it is a sellers market in the Agogo. If u go to an Agogo just buy her one drink if you are eying her but don't buy one for anyone that comes begging for one...
Some girls come to you if they are desperate and ask for drinks, those girls are usually easy to get rid of. Just say no...It is an important skill to learn in all walks and parts of life, not only in Thailand but especially in Thailand. Just do it in a way so she does not loose face.
Fair shout mate
VERY good advice!! There are dozens and dozens more but may I mention?…
Newbies…NEVER think you’re smart and take video in a Go Go bar.
In fact, even in a quiet venue village bar without entertainment ASK first (if you have to video)?
Best still, leave your videos to the beach with your new friends and in a public environment.
Always ask, be polite and if refused, apologise for being pushy. Humility carries respect.
Thank you for sharing
To add on taxis, at least in Phuket, they'll give you a price (crazy high) and once you arrive, they'll claim they can't make any change and expect a huge tip.
Thanks for sharing
newbies before you ring the bell ask how much a bell ring is. saves all headaches
Great advice
Hi Trev, Peter from Thailand Bound has just arrived and you two must definitely catch up, I know you are already friends :-) Definitely had a few of those experiences also, absolutely avoid toots
Yes I look forward to seeing him
Me an a mate are out there for first time end of June, can’t wait
You have a fantastic time