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2 hours ago, topt said:

Seconded 

 

I was there 10 days ago and a routine check and clean is now 700 baht - was 600 before all be it that it may have been a while ago.......

I never forget that haggling skit ,don't know if it's on YouTube where the guy rings the Dentist asking for discount finally gets it down after asking if he can cut out the pain medication would it be cheaper 

Anyone can post a copy of that?

5 hours ago, bunnydrops said:

As I live rural, I tip quite a bit. Many locals try and fail at keeping their businesses going out here. If I find a mom-and-pop shop that I like I tip well. Chain outlets with tip boxes not so much.

Im thinking expats in those rural Isaan areas tip far less than say expats from touristy areas 

I could be wrong , 

6 minutes ago, cdemundo said:

tip the parking lot attendant at my condo 500 baht a month.

But ..your tipping in that reason because your getting a "benefit" back right 

I mean better parking etc

4 minutes ago, cdemundo said:

I generally tip delivery drivers 20 baht.

 

I tip the parking lot attendants where I work 40 baht every time they get me a taxi.

I sit outside work and they cross the parking lot to the street to get me the taxi.

That is one of the best value for money expenditures I have as they are always eager to get me a taxi.

At the end of the day I don't want to go down to the crossroads and try and flag a ride. (doo da da doo doo).

 

Taxi drivers I give the change (less than 10 baht) which some are grateful for and some want to give me back.

 

I tip the parking lot attendant at my condo 500 baht a month.

The day guy only, the night guy is a surly bastard and I just ignore him.

 

I could save a few baht by not tipping but I don't really need to.

 

 

But what are the reasons for tipping ?

Is it because you"d feel guilty if you didn't ?

Or because the "service" was higher than normal ?

Or you feel compelled?

7 minutes ago, rexpotter said:

I got over feeling sorry for poor people a long time ago here. Too many of them anyways. Tipping as really dumb to even start doing. You're just showing off, and when you don't do it they hate you, and you always have to tip more and more.

I don't think it's ALWAYS a case of feeling sorry for the service provider whether they be a bellboy or waiter 

It's GUILT that gets most people to tip and in sure StickyRiceBalls as a experienced barman could psychological make you feel guilty for not tipping so people do ,

2 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

live and learn

So that got me thinking , and you should know by your hospitality experience

Did people tip you because they wanted something, whether that was because they were going to see you again or extra service etc 

Or because they genuinely appreciated you ???

I guess it could be both but people are selfish 

Did they EXPECT more from you as tippers in your hospitality work and was you personally obligated to do that for them?

11 minutes ago, Robert Paulson said:

I honestly don’t know why it would matter to me one iota if a waitress is making less than she is able to survive on, or making enough to buy yachts every month. It’s none of my business. I don’t care either way and if she is poor then her boss should probably step up. 
 

I really don’t think there is much of a conversation or debate to be had about tipping. But this is often the case and as often happens people still keep talking about it. 

Excellent viewpoint and if one must say...a fine Gentleman too 

5 minutes ago, simon43 said:

Tipping was never a thing in the UK, except for a small tip for the barber and taxi driver.  So no, I haven't changed my habits since leaving the UK 22 years ago.  I tip the barber and I tip the taxi/motodip driver - that's it 🙂

Who don't you tip then ?

9 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

anyone who has worked in hospitality tips...they've been there....and know they get paid crap...just like you tip a bartender so he will remember you next time--or places i go often...

 

the extra effort gets noticed and rewarded imo.....ive walked in their shoes serving others....

Very true ,very true what you say especially regarding hospitality staff 

But I had it backfire on me a few times 

Eg tipping the hotel reception only to find out they were only working one day a week so wouldn't see them again during my stay , obviously i tipped to get a benefit during my stay but it backfired 

18 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Thats a disturbing reply.

 

Cage rattled ?

Nope..bum rattler ,I'm up ya mums bum Wheels 😂 

I had to laugh writing that

,I found it funny and started laughing , did anyone else find my reply funny ? Up ya mums bum Wheels! 

😂

Does anyone remember the NRL back in 2002 when Queensland vs NSW were playing and a NSW supporter  had a large banner displayed to  QLD footy player Wally Lewis

which read *Wally ,up ya mums bum !

And Wally Lewis saw it whilst playing and gave the guy the two fingers !🖕🖕

2 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

HI Georgina,

 

Now what about that timezone you are posting from as clearly you are not in Thailand.

I'm in your bum Wheels

5 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

dont know--dont care --why does it matter or affect u?  its between me and the service someone gives me--my massage lady does a good job and she works hard..i ask for her by name--she earned it

 

i pay what i feel the service was worth....ive worked hospitality all my life..ive been there

Yes same me I think it's the psychometrics of it all to tell you honestly 

A interesting Statistical point of view which is related may I say to the financial collapse of the cost of living .

Many of the retired expats are on fixed income of course 

Great to compile a great starting viewpoint thankyou 

7 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

I wake at 3am, but that is none of your business.

FWIW it is just gone 7am.... what timezone are you in ?

Wheels , Stop replying to my posts ,your blocked anyway Wheels !

I have to unblock your post to read it ,too time consuming,it goes into a advert then I have to read it

Get out of your wheelchair wheels and do something constructive instead of replying to my posts ,stay away from my posts !!

You see my posts block them like done to you wheely 

And don't reply ,your blocked and I couldn't be bothered trying to open your blocked  post and go to adverts for a few minutes to read it

Your blocked now rack off !

1 minute ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

i tip my massage lady as i usually return to her weekly..also any services i use often and they do good work..my mbike mech......waitstaff at the pub....

This is what I'm talking about and no disrespect to you but ........are you now a minority do you think ?

Are these current expats still doing the same as you ?

I don't think it's as common as it once was especially in non tourist areas 

2 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

I tip the same, zero.

 

So glad we have another tipping thread.. Its been a week since the last !

You up at 6am? On a Saturday morning? 

1 minute ago, CharlieH said:

Only at food type places and usually I leave whatever the change is.

 

 

Most situations , no, I don't tip.

I'm thinking and I have no evidence but I'm thinking tipping is going out of fashion with expats living in Asia 

Of course many are in fixed incomes and cannot tip all the time 

This question is mainly do with expats ,older guys who retired ,not tourists or " 2 week millionaire" visitors to Asia but you can answer if you want, but obviously if your a tourist you would be tipping everyone from the bellboy to the hotel reception 

And yes I said Asia ,whether you live Thailand ,in Philippines,Bali or Cambodia as a expat , do you still tip?

When you go for your coffee everyday or weekly so you still leave a tip in the cafe?

The problem of course is ,if you are a expat and you go to the same Caffe or bar must times and you don't tip then what's the service going to be like?

Is that a problem?

What about great eateries such as Cheap Charlie's do they expect a tip? ?

Who wouldn't you tip that others do?

For example if you have the delivery guy over bringing food you tip him?

Furniture removals?

Cleaners?

Barber?

Massage?

Lazada delivery?

Mechanic

Phone repair?

Grab/bolt driver ?

Do you tip far less now your an expat in Asia rather than a tourist?

Who either as a tourist or a expat doesn't tip and the reasons why 

I would imagine if would be hard to get a appointment 

Let me know if you get one early

5 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

I like the mole lady there, mole removal for 100 baht, Thais usually queuing, bargain 

Is this the one on Sundays opp /near the Dr Oliver clinic?

10 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

If i wanted some golf shirts i might go to the market for Adidas etc, usually very good quality, other than that i avoid, i dislike slow walking people getting in the way. I buy off Lazada almost every day, much prefer online.

 

BTW second hand furniture market on Soi Ko Pai

Yes , there must be a lot of second hand markets in Pattaya ,I have been meaning to go to the second hand auctions 

36 minutes ago, timendres said:

Not that I have seen, and not for me.

I do not go to a market to save money.

I go there to enjoy something that is unique and entertaining for me.

Seems a lot of Thai people agree with my sentiment.

Yes for me the secondhand markets

but I can't see anything entertaining walking around say the night bazaar in Pattaya with everyone selling the same thing 

Are markets such as the Night Bazaar in Pattaya etc still relevant?

But must say I Iove secondhand markets or trash n treasure as they used to call them

I love the one at Jomtien on a Sunday all the trash n treasure,shoes etc 

Mind you I love the soi Bukhao markets on a Friday I buy the second hand t shirts etc 

But

let's talk about ones such as the night bazaar selling  new shirts ,spin off brands etc I have to haggle with what they look like Burmese or Nepalese ?

Most of this you can cheaper off Lazada and Temu can you not?

And the trouble of haggling ,how much is this t shirt than I can buy in Kmart back home possible cheaper 

It's ok I guess if you need something right now AND you can manage to haggle it down

Let's face how do you haggle ?

Are you a good haggler at markets?

Are markets dying out ?

30 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

this a wind-up? If you have not seen the dentist, how do you know you need a root canal and crown

Obviously....... I have visited a dentist in my home country with my affected  tooth

Yes !

I'm thinking a big hospital like BKK Pattaya would have that along with a X ray machine....maybe it's possible that some of the smaller clinics don't have that not even a X ray 

And I really don't want a dental clinic  who has to call in a sub contractor root canal specialist to visit on certain days 

15 minutes ago, JimTripper said:

I have seen this mentioned before and it seems to be my experience.

 

Why do you think the multiple visits are so common? Is it a scheduling issue? Or a rushed, disorganized dentist with too many patients?

Well according to that dental clinic I emailed there Root canal specialist is in every Saturday .

I'm thinking maybe this guy travels/visits  to all Pattaya Dental clinics like a sub contractor?

So what I need is a full time Root canal specialist I'm thinking Bangkok Pattaya hospital may have full time staff

Can they get it all done in one day ?

Is that possible?