Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
BANGKOK STREET SMARTS
Keep the following in mind to survive the traffic and avoid joining the list of tourists sucked in by Bangkok's nu-
merous scam artists:
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Good jewellery, gems and tailor shops aren't found through a túk-túk driver.
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Skip the 10B túk-túk ride unless you have the time and willpower to resist a heavy sales pitch in a tailor or
gem store.
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Ignore 'helpful' locals who tell you that tourist attractions and public transport are closed for a holiday or
cleaning; it's the beginning of a con, most likely a gem scam.
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Don't expect any pedestrian rights; put a Bangkokian between you and any oncoming traffic, and yield to
anything with more metal than you.
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Walk away from the tourist strip to hail a taxi that will use the meter - tell the driver 'meter'. If the driver re-
fuses to put the meter on, get out.
