The Grand Palace tourist scam typically involves a 'guide', a tuk-tuk and a jewellery storea. (Screen cap YouTube/Journey and Explore)Almost 90 people have been rounded up in a joint operation to restore law and order around the Grand Palace following complaints about foreign visitors being pressured to purchase services they do not require. Travellers are warned via dozens of websites and YouTube videos but many still fall for the con game at the Grand Palace. Scores of tourists at the Grand Palace have complained about gangs preying on them by lying about opening hours of venues and luring them to shop or take river cruises with high commission fees. There were also complaints about tuk-tuks and taxis parking in prohibited areas and causing traffic headaches to tourists and pedestrians.

Source: Bangkok Post June 17, 2018 22:30 UTC