Tour & Activity Scams in Bangkok

Motorbike Rental Damage Claim

Rental operators claim that a returned motorbike or scooter has sustained damage during the rental period — damage that was pre-existing or fabricated — and demand large cash payments for repairs. The UK FCDO explicitly warns against handing over your passport as a deposit, as operators may refuse to return it until the claimed damage fee is paid. Losses typically range from 2,000 to 15,000 THB.