Jet Ski Scams in Thailand

23/11/2014

Nothing Changes when big money talks.

PHUKET: There is no evidence that the powers that be in Phuket are taking any steps to rein in the activities of the island’s jet-ski mafia, Britain’s Honorary Consul, Martin Carpenter, said yeste

17/10/2013

There are still many problems with the system since the insurance policy applies only to the registered jet-ski. Most scams come from the ones without registration and the police is also protecting them. I was twice in a situation when there was a try to scam on my hotel guests and I needed to call the police and showing clearly that there was no registration sticker/no. on the jet ski and the police was just looking away until I threaten to call in the embassy. Then they gave up... its a nightmare, really. In case of disputes always tell them:

1) Request to go to the police and file a report
2) Enquire for the jet-ski registration and insurance no.
3) No cash, only through insurance

Also be careful. This guys tend to be very aggressive and start a fight easily. Never turn your back to them even the police is there.

Posted by Jakub on March 13, 2013 16:29

17/10/2013

Phuket Jet-Ski Scams Rip Off.

17/10/2013

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Thailand jet ski scam exposed!!!

05/01/2012

Jet ski operators were again the focus of a discussion months after the matter was considered resolved..!!

But unscrupulous operators continue to fleece the public and local officials and police are unable to put an end to the practice which only further detracts from Pattaya’s reputation..!!

Mayor Itthiphol Kunplume told a group of city officials that he is very concerned because the ongoing publicity damaged the image of the tourist resort and could have the effect of discouraging visitors.

Yet one more new law is being considered, Itthiphol noted.

16/12/2011

As the high season jet-ski scamming season is now in full swing, we were contacted by two long-time Pattaya jet-ski operators who were keen to put their side of the story, suggesting they are just a misunderstood minority simply trying to earn a dishonest

24/10/2011

he beach is totally out of control with the scams everywhere again yesterday and today no law enforcement anywhere . Three Indian Guys rented jet ski's at soi 11 they drove careful and kept apart from each other.

When they come in the scammers grabbed two of them and showed photo's which would have been manipulated the scammers got aggressive making threats and threatened one friend who was videoing the scam.

Anyway not sure what happened but they were kept on the beach a long time.


How much hope does a tourist have when he is up against a

1 manipulated photo's

2. indian and farang guides who makes out they working for police.

3.Threats and intimidation by a drunken bunch of thugs who will attack you with the first object hey get in there hand

4. No safety measures in place for tourists to Pattaya

5. Corrupt Police.

6. Call centers and tourist police who wont respond.

7. A Town Hall that makes promises of new regulations and safety measures but then does absolutey nothing.

8. Every Jet Ski Vendor in Pattaya is in on this they work as big group and support each other.

I was told by a lady, working for the Tourism Authority that the Tourist Police have taken over the scams that they are supposed to stop. They are ve...

18/10/2011

Latest An Australian couple tell of their bitter dispute with Phuket jet-ski operators that led to a demand for 44.000 baht for ''a scratch,'' and an unhelpful police officer.

18/10/2011

A national TV channel that recently exposed a Jet Ski Scam operating on Pattaya Beach has local government and the Police hastily seeking answers as to why this

08/10/2011

http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/39779/pattaya-tourist-police-arrest-suspected-jet-ski-scammers/

Pattaya Tourist Police arrested 5 Jet Ski Operators early on Saturday Morning, accused of attempting to extort money from two tourists from Saudi Arabia who had

08/10/2011

Ron says:
September 25, 2011 at 11:26 pm
Some steps to regulate the industry
1. Should be Thai nationals, not illegal immigrants.
2. Should have criminal record / background checks done , if found to have committed serious offence in last 10 years no permit to operate.
3. Apply for permit to operate , some conditions to operate – full insurance , third party etc.
4. Jetski operator has to display pricing on large easy to read signage, in several of the major languages.
5. Rentor / operator sign an agreement regards pricing / usage and clear easy to understand brief on the insurance – damages should be covered by the policy.
6. Operators should not rent to persons who they suspect are under influence of alchohol or drugs.
Some of these steps / suggestions might help , but unlikely as the town officials will not enforce .

08/10/2011

Pattaya Tourist Police arrested 5 Jet Ski Operators early on Saturday Morning, accused of attempting to extort money from two tourists from Saudi Arabia who had