Is it safe to rent jet ski in coral island?

This question has come up pretty often on Lonely Planet and TripAdvisor forums. There are precautions you can take like photographing the jet ski ahead of time. Pointing out any damage already on the jet ski. Of course not damaging it is also important. Sometimes you may have less of a problem if you rent at Koh Larn but no guarantee. Don't attack any ski operator because the "gang" will jump you. Some of the advice is to never rent a jet ski until authorities get control of the situation. http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2011/03/02/pattaya-jet-ski-scam/ Here is more info on this subject. Some of the posts mention avoiding renting near the police station on Beach Road. There are some recommendations if you can weed through all of the posts. http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293919-i9439-k4995034-Why_Not_To_Rent_A_Jet_Ski_In_Pattaya-Pattaya_Chonburi_Province.html http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293919-i9439-k2953580-Warning_Jet_Ski_Pattaya-Pattaya_Chonburi_Province.html

If you really want to rent a jet-ski, take close-up photos of every square inch before you rent. The jet-ski operators can turn a minor scratch into a $500 bill for you, and some have crooked police on their side to ease the money out of your pocket.