Bros heading to Pattaya plz take heed. So far I've not personally heard of anyone that was unfortunate enough to get drugged and robbed. Best precaution is to take the registered taxis. Located within the airport at Basement 1 there are counters for this. Be wary if someone approaches you and offers a taxi ride for a much cheaper price than the ones quoted by the taxi counter.
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has warned passengers who use taxi services to be cautious as a number of passengers were looted by taxi drivers after the driver had put some chemical that will make you unconscious.
BANGKOK – October 31, 2013 [PDN]; The FDA has warned both Thai citizens and foreigners that they should be cautious of an activity that has been going on for quite some time now. But the rate of this activity has increasingly risen, making the FDA decide to warn tourists and Thais. This activity is when the taxi driver puts a chemical in to A/C system that will make you go unconscious , after that the culprit will plunder your bags and pockets.
The chemicals used that are being used by the taxi drivers hasn’t been confirmed yet, but it was suspected that Chloroform was being used.
FDA officials suggested that if you suddenly feel nauseous while using the services of a taxi cab, you should roll down the taxi’s windows.
http://www.pattayadailynews.com/en/2...new-taxi-scam/
Alternatively if you are on a budget then Bell Service also provides a cheap & comfortable ride to Pattaya. They will also send you door-to-door to most hotels (big or small) in Pattaya so long as they are located along the main roads. You would have to book ahead especially now that high season is approaching. Their website is here:
http://www.belltravelservice.com/pages/PageHome.aspx
Have fun and stay safe!
