13 MISTAKES YOU SHOULD NEVER MAKE ON YOUR THAILAND VACATION — BY THE NUMBERS

Planning a trip to Thailand? 🇹🇭 Before you rent a scooter, jump on a jet ski, take a tuk-tuk, or follow a stranger offering you a “special deal” — watch this video. Thailand is an incredible destination, but some mistakes can cost you money, create serious legal problems, or completely ruin your vacation. In this video, we count down 13 mistakes you should NEVER make on your Thailand vacation, including scams, hidden costs, legal rules and dangerous assumptions that many tourists make. Here’s what we cover: 00:00 — The mistakes that can ruin your Thailand trip 00:40 — #13 Jet Ski Damage Scam 01:30 — #12 Why Vapes Can Get You Into Trouble 02:20 — #11 Never Leave Your Passport as a Deposit 03:10 — #10 Taxi & Tuk-Tuk Overcharging 04:00 — #9 “The Grand Palace Is Closed” Scam 05:00 — #8 The “Government Gem” Scam 06:00 — #7 Renting a Scooter Without the Right Licence 07:00 — #6 Riding Without Proper Insurance 08:00 — #5 Prohibited Sunscreen in Marine National Parks 09:00 — #4 Thailand’s Cannabis Rules Have Changed 10:00 — #3 Thailand’s Strict Royal Laws 11:00 — #2 Fake TDAC Websites 12:00 — #1 The Scooter Accident Trap We’ll also show you what to look out for and what you should do instead, so you can avoid unnecessary costs, scams and problems during your trip. From Bangkok and Phuket to Thailand’s islands and beaches, these are the things you should know before you go. Thailand can be an amazing vacation. Just make sure you don't turn it into an expensive lesson. Which mistake surprised you the most? Tell us in the comments. If you enjoy travel videos based on real numbers, scams, risks, costs and facts, subscribe to TOPVERSE. #Thailand #ThailandTravel #ThailandScams #ThailandTips #ThailandVacation #Bangkok #Phuket #TravelTips #TravelScams #Thailand2026 #ThailandTourism