Edmund Munluo (Attaché – Consular, Embassy of India), Komal Krishna Agarwal (Representative Indian Embassy of Pattaya City ) and other officials met with Pol. Maj. Pichaya Keawnplaung (Inspector of Tourist Police Station 4) and Kajorndet Apichartrakul (Director, TAT, Pattaya Office) to ensure the safety of tourists in the kingdom. The Tourist Police assured that they were giving full cooperation and leveraging new technology. Extracts from the discussions between the Indian Embassy and the Tourist Police:

Edmund Munluo, Attaché – Consular, Embassy of India – How is the police dealing with the gold snatching happening to Indian tourists?

Pol. Maj. Pichaya Keawnplaung, Inspector of Tourist Police Station 4 – We are investigating each and every case closely. We have increased patrolling at tourist places. On getting any clue, the accused is being thoroughly investigated. Moreover, we appeal to the tourists not to carry too many valuable things while roaming.

Edmund Munluo – Indian Embassy appeals to the police to increase the facility like language translation for Indian tourists to file police complaints and other departments dealings.

Pol. Maj. Pichaya Keawnplaung – We have a lot of translators. But still, if there is any problem, then the tourist police will follow-up more deeply.

Edmund Munluo – If any offense is filed by Indian or against Indian, please inform the Indian Embassy.

Pol. Maj. Pichaya Keawnplaung – We assure you that we will send information about serious matters to the Indian Embassy by email or phone.

Edmund Munluo – Are you making more efforts for the safety of Indian tourists?

Pol. Maj. Pichaya Keawnplaung – We have already deployed a lot of police contingent and we have increased the security of the police in places like Coral Island. The Tourist Police know very well that there are a lot of Indian tourists at this time.

Edmund Munluo – In Pattaya, some bike rental shops give motorbikes on rent without checking the valid Driving License or International Driving Permit, which causes problems to Indian tourists in accidents or in routine police checks.

Pol. Maj. Pichaya Keawnplaung – I make sure that I will personally inform them about this by going to the traffic section.

In a short brief to the media later, Edmund Munluo expressed his thanks to the police for giving him their time and hope that they will take immediate action on the issues raised and ensure safety of the Indian tourists.

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1.Taxi Scam

Taxis in Bangkok must use their meters in order to operate legally. Please politely ask them to turn on their meter if you enter one without it. Phuket, for instance, has fewer metered taxis and generally charges a fixed price, which is costly. The Grab app can help you estimate the cost of a trip if you provide information on the destination.

2. Bird Seed Scam

In front of the Grand Palace, you may see many people feeding birds, and they may ask you to feed the birds free of charge. However, it is a trap, and if you feed the birds, they will demand the price of the food and it is not a small sum. They charge outrageous prices like a hundred Thai Baht.

3. Tourist Place is Closed

Travelers in Thailand and particularly in Bangkok are often told that temples, tourist sites, and other places are closed, which is one of the most common scams. It is important to know the hours opening hours of places you intend to visit so you can ignore these people. You should also be cautious if anyone offers you a guided tour on their tuk-tuk for a suspiciously low price, like 100 baht.

4. Gem Store Scam

It’s possible that the driver of your tuk-tuk or taxi will take you to a gem store that offers discounts on precious stones and gems. It is a scam. All the gems are fake, made up of just glass, and you will end up spending thousands of dollars on something that isn’t even worth a quarter of what you paid.

5. Change Scam

When tourists pay a large bill, some shopkeepers will give the wrong change. Learn about the bills in the country you are visiting and know how much you are giving and how much you owe before handing over cash.

Tourists who visit Thailand are sometimes unlucky enough to fall victim to scams that leave them with a bitter taste in their mouths. These are a few well-known tricks used by these scammers and they can be avoided if you know how to identify them. Also, don’t forget to check out Indo Thai News to stay updated on the latest Thai news.

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