As Thailand tourist arrivals surge, so are tourist scams.
Thailand recently welcomed the 10 millionth foreign tourist this year.
Scams against foreign tourists are on the increase.
The commissioner of the Tourist Police Bureau said police are stepping up patrols in tourist areas.
He said con artists are preying on unsuspecting tourists.
Tourist scams include bait and switch schemes by taxi and tuk-tuk drivers.
Tourists at major attractions are taken to low quality shops under false pretences.
They are then duped into buying overpriced gifts.
Thefts are also on the rise.
Visitors can use the ‘Tourist Police I Lert U’ mobile app to seek police help.
“We are trying to make the most of modern technology to support our work,” Police Lt Gen Sukhun said.
