Just watching the news. A group of Aussies (33) from a cruise ship docked in Pattaya rented jet skis and on returning them, were told the jet skis had been damaged. They were asked to pay $45,000 (baht??) compensation. The police were called - the situation is not clear yet as to whether or not they have been arrested.
I have read about this scam before and so have always avoided hiring the jet skis in Thailand.

Geez, why do the Thais shoot themselves in the foot all the time?? Are they that dumb??