Authentic vs Tourist Trap — Can You Tell the Difference?
12 real Thailand scenarios: restaurants, markets, tuk tuks, cooking classes, and more. Spot the red flags — and learn which “suspicious” things are actually totally normal.
12 scenarios · No time limit · Instantly shareable
Learn to identify genuine tourist-trap signals — photo menus, commission setups, inflated pricing, impossible deals.
Some things look suspicious but are completely authentic. Thai-only menus, unmarked prices, fan-only rooms — these are good signs.
From Tourist Magnet to Thailand Expert — five tiers based on how well you read the scene. Share your result.
Read the Scene
A vivid description of a real Thailand situation — restaurant, market, transport, or activity.
Tick the Red Flags
Select everything you think is a red flag. Some options are real — others are distractors.
Get the Reveal
See the verdict, learn what each flag really means, and get local alternatives.
Get Your Rating
After 12 scenarios, see your overall score and earn your Trap Detector rating.
