Thailand Tattoo Horror Stories: What are some real experiences?

Some are real. For example, infections due to unhygienic tattooing practices are a real danger. But some stories might be based on superstition. For instance, the belief that a certain tattoo design brings bad luck could be just a cultural superstition passed down, not having any factual basis in reality.

One horror story could be getting lost in the dense jungles while backpacking. You might end up far from any civilization, with no phone signal, and facing wild animals. Another is falling victim to scams. For example, being tricked into paying exorbitant prices for a simple ride or accommodation. There are also tales of encountering strange and aggressive locals who seem hostile for no apparent reason.

One horror story is about a patient who went for a simple tooth filling. The dentist ended up doing a very rough job and the filling fell out just a few days later, causing intense pain. Another case was where a tourist got a dental implant, but it got infected badly because of improper sterilization procedures in the clinic.

One horror story could be getting scammed by tuk - tuk drivers. They might take you to places where they get a commission from shops and overcharge you for the ride. Another is encountering aggressive monkeys in certain tourist areas. They can snatch your food or belongings and even scratch or bite if you resist.

There have been incidents where tourists' belongings were stolen. For example, a group of tourists were at a crowded beach. They left their bags on the shore while they went for a swim and when they came back, their bags, containing passports, money and cameras were gone. There are also stories of tourists being harassed by overly aggressive vendors in the markets. They would not take no for an answer and would follow the tourists around, making them feel very uncomfortable.

Another bad experience was the pain during the healing process. The inner lip is a very sensitive area. One person had so much pain that they couldn't eat properly for days. It was constantly throbbing and they had to deal with swelling as well. Also, because it's in the mouth, there was a constant risk of infection due to the presence of bacteria in the mouth. They had to be extra vigilant with oral hygiene to avoid any complications.

One horror story could be when a white tattoo that was supposed to be a small, delicate design turned into a big, blotchy mess as it healed. The ink spread in an unexpected way, making the once - beautiful design look like a disfigured blob. Another could be a white tattoo that seemed to fade almost immediately after getting it, as if the person had just wasted their money and endured the pain for nothing.

Many horror stories revolve around beauty pageants in Thailand. There have been reports of unfair judging, with some contestants being pressured to engage in unethical behavior to win. Some contestants have also faced harassment from sponsors or judges. For example, a young girl was told she would win if she went on a date with a certain sponsor. When she refused, she was given very low scores and felt humiliated in the process. This shows the dark side of the beauty industry in Thailand.

I heard of a case where a woman got an eyeliner tattoo and it started to swell up like crazy right after. She looked like she had been in a fight. Turns out she was allergic to something in the ink.

In Thailand, there are stories about beauty scams. Some tourists are lured by very cheap beauty packages. They go to a salon or a so - called 'beauty retreat' thinking they'll get a great deal. But once they're there, they are pressured into buying expensive additional products or services. If they refuse, the quality of the service they initially paid for deteriorates. For example, a girl went for a simple facial but was then pushed to buy a whole line of skincare products she didn't need. When she declined, the facial was done so hastily that it left her skin looking worse than before.