So, you are the proud owner of a tour on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, to the land of eternal smiles. Your mood is uplifted, and you are already in anticipation of a holiday in exotic Asia. But we should not forget that in addition to smiling aborigines in Thailand, there are other features that can darken and spoil your long-awaited vacation.
Let's figure out how to protect yourself from such misfortunes. To get started, learn a hard rule: leave your passport, large sums of money and gold jewelry in the hotel safe. Various criminals from neighboring countries flock to Thailand, for which the white man is a good hunting target. Snatching your bag, pulling off the chain will not be difficult for them.
But Thailand's criminals are not only on foot, but also on motorbikes. Therefore, when walking along the road, keep the bag on the shoulder (in the hand) that is farther from the road. Even if you have three cents and a broken phone in this bag. After all, only you know about this. And the criminal, driving by, will grab your load and if you don’t guess to unclench your hand right away, then you run the risk of driving on the asphalt at high speed, on your own stomach.
The next item is the rental of various motorcycles, land and water. Ideally, you should use only the services of proven rental shops. Otherwise, there is a high probability that after you return the rented vehicle to the owner, he will find a bunch of scratches and damages on the vehicle that "definitely" did not exist before you. As a result, this rental will cost you ten more than originally planned.
Further about the shops. Rather, about small trading shops. For large, respected, shopping centers usually follow the rules of decency and morality. When entering a small shop, you should remember that it is better to use low denomination bills when paying. Because if you donate incorrectly, it will be very difficult for you to prove that you gave the seller 1000 baht and not 200.
Enjoy your stay! And do not lose your vigilance even in the most smiling and exotic countries of the world.
