What is the "Overpriced Minivan from Pai" scam in Pai?

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Minivan operators on Chaisongkram Road charge tourists double the local rate for the 3-hour mountain road trip to Chiang Mai. Drivers also pick up excess passengers and stop for commissions at roadside shops. Some minivans run without insurance or with unlicensed drivers on the winding Route 1095. Use the official Pai to Chiang Mai minivan booked through your guesthouse, where prices are more fixed and vans are usually insured. Check the price by asking multiple operators and compare against posted rates at the bus station.

Taxi & Transport Scams in Pai

Overpriced Minivan from Pai

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