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The Infamous Fraudulent Taxi Services in Ho Chi Minh City

The Infamous Fraudulent Taxi Services in Ho Chi Minh City

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My first day in Saigon didn’t go off quite well. Sharing a taxi with a Russian couple, we had almost become victims of the infamous taxi fraud in Saigon. Mind to tell you that taking a taxi in HCMC is not that easy. They would make at least ONE attempt to get some extra bucks out of your pocket. The standard taxi fare from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to the City Center is around 110,000 to 150,000 dongs (6-8 USD)….

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Experiencing Bangla Road in Patong, Phuket

Experiencing Bangla Road in Patong, Phuket

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Before I go further, let be warned that if you’re under 18, please back out. Some of the materials used in this entry might not be suitable for your age. Now, you know YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. I first heard about Bangla Road in Patong from a Siamese housemate of mine when I was still working as a site engineer in Kota Kinabalu back in 2004. He was so excited talking about it as if being at Bangla Road is…

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