Some Questions

Yeah, avoid tuk tuks - in bangkok. They might look like fun - until you get in a crash! In smaller towns they're probably fine though.

I think a good rule of thumb is - if any Thai person approaches you cold in the street - strikes up a conversation and it ends up with them asking you to do ANYTHING at all (particularly go somewhere with them or meet them somewhere) then it is a scam. They are good at targeting newcomers to the country. It doesnt mean you're going to get killed or robbed, probably just scammed of money!

I'd go to Khoasan road if I were you for a start. Arrive in the daytime if possible. It's easier. But either way - find a guesthouse online - I'd recommend New Siam, Merry V, Rambuttri Village or Four Sons. Telephone them in advance and book a room - then ring the day before you leave to confirm your reservation! Get a metered taxi from the airport or the airport bus to KSR.

keirsek he is not a troll just another of many lost souls just waiting to get taken to the cleaners. Yea head for Khao San Road , Pattaya, Koh Samui , Phuket or any other tourist slum. i am sure they will take good care of you and all your money. also will provide you with all the answers you will need to learn about real dangers and scams. but dreamsignals is right on one point be respectful to the culture, don,t act as if this is a 24/7 party like so many do that visit here. This is amazing Thailand not PARTY and do as i damn please Thailand. avoid drugs, over doing it with booze, hanging with super dodgy looking tourists or 24/7 drunks, avoiding bargirls. common sense you should understand wrong from right in a southeast asian country. sadly many don,t. you can be the next victim its all up to you. p.s. the metered taxis from the airport can also be dodgy. they really seem to enjoy driving in circles. their first question will be. is this your first time coming to Thailand ? after that your dead meat. just wait until morning and take the airport skytrain. otherwise if your a newbie your going to get hammered. good luck your going to need it!

''think a good rule of thumb is - if any Thai person approaches you cold in the street - strikes up a conversation and it ends up with them asking you to do ANYTHING at all (particularly go somewhere with them or meet them somewhere) then it is a scam. They are good at targeting newcomers to the country. It doesnt mean you're going to get killed or robbed, probably just scammed of money!

I'd go to Khoasan road if I were you for a start''

1. Yeah go to Khao San! Acorn what you on? That is SCAM central. Dodgy tour shops, skanky Thai girls who don't work but always have money to eat and drink everyday(I wonder what business they're in), late night and often voilent ladyboys, shitty tailors, taxi drivers who won't use the meter, 10 baht tuk-tuks, and don't get me started on the Mafia Buses.............

But Titima is right. USE COMMON SENSE and all that can be avoided. Sadly that is in short supply for most of the idiots passing through there.

I,ll never understand the draw towards super dodgy Khao San Road. Many tend to think the place is totally harmless and just so rad. Maybe there is a smart pill they can take. the only thing i came come up with is the herd form of thinking. i worked in a restaurant at the young age of 17 ,and watched the masses in and out. the moment one stood up to leave then another then another then another. That was a message from above 99.9 percent of the human race are sheep. from that moment on i decided never to be apart of the lost herd. no wonder the world is in such a mess. but the good point is the herds all go to the same areas over and over and over again. reminds me of Groundhogs Day the movie. Perhaps this should be called Thailand Land of The Lost ! i am more and more convinced people must enjoy either getting scammed or they would,nt notice one right in front of their face if their life depened on it. . the warnings continue and yet in goes in one ear and out the other.