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TRAVEL SCAM
Bangkok, Thailand
Taxi Meter Refusal Scam
Some taxi drivers refuse to use the meter and charge tourists inflated fixed prices.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Tourist areas, airports, busy streets
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
Tourist enters taxi → Driver refuses meter → Quotes higher price → Tourist overpays
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
Driver refusing to use meter, unclear pricing
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Always insist on meter or use ride-hailing apps like Grab
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