There’s a scam at the Grand Palace entrance that catches almost every first-time visitor.

You step out of your taxi. A friendly local walks up: ‘Grand Palace is closed today — only Thai nationals allowed. I can take you to Wat Pho instead.’ It’s a lie. The Grand Palace has never had a ‘Thai nationals only’ day. But tens of thousands of tourists fall for it every year, losing NT$500–5,000 in tuk-tuk detours and overpriced shops.

One traveler shared this playbook with her travel partner before the trip. At the Grand Palace, someone said exactly those words. She looked at him and said ‘I know that’s not true’ and walked straight in. She said: ‘NT$199 for peace of mind the entire trip.’

What’s inside:

• 📅 5-day itinerary template — main attractions + efficient transport routing
• 🚨 Complete scam guide — Bangkok’s 8 most common scams with exact scripts and responses
• 🚇 Transport decision guide — BTS/MRT vs taxi vs tuk-tuk, when to use each
• 💱 Money strategy — where to exchange (rate difference can reach 15%), how much to carry
• ⚠️ 2026 updated trap list

🛡️ Follow the guide and still get scammed → full refund.