Verified: Fake Resort on Koh Si Chang Scams Tourists During Songkran Watch Out for Fake Pages!
The Songkran festival is a time when many people look for vacation accommodations. Recently, however, Thai PBS Verify discovered three Facebook pages promoting a certain resort on Koh Si Chang. These pages have attracted thousands of reactions and one has garnered over 5,000 followers. Meanwhile, some individuals have already been deceived into transferring money.
The Facebook page Sea House, Koh Sichang claims to be a hotel and resort, with over 1,000 reactions and followers. (Link to source)
Page transparency shows it was created on March 22, 2025, under the name “Hideout Koh Kood” and later renamed to Sea House, Koh Sichang on April 7, 2025.
Despite limited likes and comments, the page remains active. Most recently, someone inquired about a booking for April 13, 2025.
Facebook tools show the page is not verified. Google Lens also reveals some photos match those on the Facebook account Ploy Thunwarat.
The Facebook account Ploy Thunwarat (Recorded Link) posted the following warning:
“SC051 Baan Talay, Koh Si Chang
Please be advised and beware of fake pages run by scammers.
**The official page is under the account name ‘Thanwarat Anan’ only.
**Any other name means it’s a fake page.
**We have only one official account—no backup accounts.
**Phone number and email shown on the fake page are identical to the real one.
We strongly advise customers to verify the account name before transferring any booking deposit.
**If a page says rooms are fully booked, please do not message other pages—they’re likely scams.
For inquiries, please call 093-619-4239.
Video calls before booking are welcome.”
Phone number checks via Whoscall and Blacklistseller show no owner info, suggesting it was newly created for the page. Caution is advised before booking.
The real Baan Talay, Koh Si Chang page owner (Recorded Link) said fake pages have been using their photos since November, scamming over 100 people—mostly for deposits of 1,000–2,000 baht. Despite reporting them to Facebook, new fake pages keep appearing.
Thai PBS Verify found that the bank account used in the scam had been reported for fraud six times, according to Blacklistseller. (Recorded Link)
The same resort’s photos were also used on two other fake pages named Baan Talay (Recorded Link), Koh Si Chang, with 4,500 and 5,600 followers, respectively. (Recorded Link)
Verification Process
✅ Image Search Tools
These tools retrieve online links where the image has appeared, allowing comparison to see if it has been previously published.
✅ Keyword Search
By entering the page name into Facebook’s search bar, you can check whether multiple pages have been created under the same name.
✅ Phone Number Check
Phone numbers are verified using tools like Whoscall and Blacklistseller to determine if they have been linked to scams.
Impact of the Misinformation:
Since November 2025, many victims have been scammed by fake pages, typically losing 1,000–2,000 baht in deposits—equivalent to room rates and stay duration. Victims only realize they’ve been deceived upon arrival, when they find they cannot check in.
What to do with this misinformation?
- Tips for checking suspicious pages by yourself :
✅ Verify the Source
- Search if multiple pages exist under the same name or check scam alert groups for complaints.
- Check page transparency—newly created pages or those managed from abroad may indicate scams.
✅ Avoid Upfront Payments
- If required, verify that the bank account name matches the accommodation’s official name.
✅ Read Reviews
- Look for genuine user reviews, not from fake or inactive accounts.
- Be cautious if there are no reviews at all.
✅ Warn and Educate Others
- Alert friends and family if you find a suspicious page.
- Report it to Thai PBS Verify to help take down scam pages.
