20 Ways Thailand Takes Your Money in 2026

Thailand is famous for cheap food, beautiful beaches, temples, markets and budget travel… but in 2026, a lot of tourists are realising their money disappears faster than they expected. In this video, we break down 20 ways Thailand takes your money — from obvious tourist scams to official fees most travellers don’t even know they’re paying. We’re talking about dual pricing at national parks and temples, Thai prices written in Thai numerals, scooter rental passport traps, fake damage claims, ATM fees, bad exchange rates, “charge me in pounds” card tricks, tuk-tuk detours, taxi meters that suddenly don’t work, jet ski scams, helmet fines, insurance problems, and the tourist fee that still hasn’t fully arrived yet. Some of these are classic Thailand travel scams. Some are just normal travel mistakes. But some are legal, public, government-set rules where foreigners pay far more than locals for the same place. If you’re travelling to Thailand in 2026 — Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Koh Samui, Phi Phi, Patong, or anywhere else — this is the stuff worth knowing before you go. Not to scare you. Just so you don’t get caught out. Have any of these happened to you in Thailand? Drop your story in the comments, because the best videos on this channel often come from real tourist experiences. Subscribe to Dark Side of Tourism for more honest travel warnings, tourist scam breakdowns, and the side of popular destinations most travel guides leave out. #Thailand #ThailandTravel #ThailandScams #Thailand2026 #Bangkok #Phuket #Pattaya #TravelTips