"Yes I'm Fine - No I don't need a Tuk Tuk"

Best part of Bangkok was for sure the location of out hotel and the street vendors selling delicious spring rolls and fresh fruit. All of our meals have been around $1-$3 USD! So cheap! I also loved the Grand Palace, The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the Reclining Buddha...

However, what I didn't like about Bangkok were the "tuk-tuk" drivers and the con-artists! Around the touristy areas of Bangkok - exactly where we were - it is the hunting ground for professional con artists! And Amanda and I, as two white girls...we stand out and practically shout "foreigner"!

Slick talking men would come up to us, in English, and start complimenting us, asking where we are from, asking how long we've been here, asking where we are going, asking if we need help, asking if we are lost...and then they tell us that the sight we are going to see is closed for the day. Then after telling us that our chosen destination is closed, they offer to take us on a boat ride and can arrange a bargain tour for the day...

Thankfully I had bought a tourist book that warned against such scams but, this happened so many times! Finally, Amanda and I were like "Yes, we know, it's closed...we don't need your help" - ahhhh leave us alone!

Then there were the "tuk-tuk" drivers who are out to make a commission by dragging tourists to a local silk or jewelry shop, when you have requested an entirely different location! The "tuk-tuk" drivers will offer you a ride for $5 or $10 Baht and then drive you to some completely obscure location! The men driving the "tuk-tuk's" would say..."tuk-tuk, tuk-tuk, excuse me miss, where are you going....$10 Baht, $10 Baht...excuse me miss where are you from where are you going....Big Buddha...no it's closed...tuk-tuk, tuk-tuk"!

"Yes I'm Fine - No I don't need a Tuk Tuk"

Bangkok was amazing - and 2 days was definitely enough to see and do everything we wanted to. I had experienced Bangkok and was so ready to head off to our next destination in Thailand...Phuket!