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2 hours ago, yogi100 said:

They must have convinced the two pikey women to take part in the ruse. You know the one whose hand is seen dipping the bag and her accomplice?

 

Do you reckon it's a set up and the two supposed thieves are in for a cut of the pay out?

 

I've heard the Prudential are looking for good claims investigators.

Another poster also questioned why 2 or 3 (likely Romanian) women would participate in this alleged 'scam'?

It's always possible of course, but it seems unlikely.

And the problems have started again....

46 minutes ago, Tug said:

Sooo looking for people in distress is bad????gotta call the coast guard quick!oh cant the forget the britts or anyone else looking for people in distress!! All search and rescue must stop!!god evil 

"Sooo looking for people in distress is bad????"

Yes - when they are actively looking for hopeful, illegal immigrants - and thereby supporting the traffickers in the TRADE.....

6 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I think if you said most ordinary people are interested in not being poorer you’d be nearer the mark.

 

A UK/EU trading agreement (you’ll recall Liam Fox referred to it as ‘easiest deal in human history’ cannot happen until the UK leaves the EU.

This has been very clearly stated by the Government and the EU.

 

For examples of EU trade agreements, refer the recent EU/Japan and very recent EU/South America agreements, each of which took decades to set up.

 

Good luck selling no-deal to people who have no wish to be worse off.

"A UK/EU trading agreement <snip> cannot happen until the UK leaves the EU."

Of course it can't actually "happen" until the uk leaves the eu!

But it's telling that neither side has even bothered to include this most important point in the negotiations.....

3 hours ago, Puwa said:

Here are 10 actual tips for tipping:

 

1) It's optional.

2) It is as much a social transaction as a financial one. Giver and receiver have roles to play. The giver tips nonchalantly (never ostentatiously), and the receiver wais upon receipt, regardless of the amount. It's ok to simply smile or nod in return.

3) Personally, I never tip anyone who asks for a tip outright, a huge breech of decorum.

4) Traditionally, tipping for meals was a "keep the change" situation. If that's a few coins at a simple shop, fine. Obviously, at nicer or more expensive places, a bit more thought is required when paying for 990B bill with a 1000 note. First get your 10 baht change, then add whatever you want to it. 

5) You always give a tip directly to the person, rather than just including extra when you pay, and they always must acknowledge it. This reported phenomenon of servers deciding for themselves to keep the change is entirely unacceptable and no Thai person would stand for that.

6) For most taxis, it's ok just round up to the next 10 baht, or 20, so a 47 baht fare is 50, a 49 becomes 60.

7) A generous tip is appropriate when you rent a van and driver for something like an interprovincial excursion. 

???? At a 3-4 star hotel, 20-40 baht per day for the housekeeper isn't required but is greatly appreciated; 5-star maybe 50 and up.

9) Thai people sometimes use the term "tip" as a euphemism for payment for a "special service," as at a massage parlor.

10) This goes a bit beyond tipping. I know there's a popular belief among farang that Thais will do anything for money, but in fact there are a lot of cultural sensitivities around money, especially the handling of cash. Maybe I'm a bit traditional/conservative when it comes to these things, but I tend to follow this old-school practice. In some situations, overtly taking bills from your wallet, counting it out conspicuously, and giving cash hand to hand is considered vulgar and insulting--especially if it is someone with whom you have a personal, professional, intimate, or ongoing relationship. Instead, when possible put the money in an envelope (a great use for hotel-room envelopes). The receiver will will appreciate the gesture. 

 

 

I agree unreservedly with most of these points.

Re. 10) - I made the mistake of once offering (an obviously very poor guy) 100 bht for helping me out, when I seriously needed help.  The horror on his face when I tried to offer him 100 bht. has remained etched in my memory ☹️.

On 6/26/2019 at 9:58 AM, Fairynuff said:

Yet another incorrect generalization. I’d say that I don’t know anyone Thai or European who doesn’t tip when it’s appropriate.I always tip appropriately. If a service charge is included but I’ve had excellent service I’ll add a bit extra. My local noodle shop treats me like family but tipping just isn’t expected. Every now and again I’ll take a tin of cookies or something and always at New Year.

I see nothing wrong in tipping good staff, the extra money will always help people who mostly earn very little. Bad service will never get a tip however.

The car park attendant at a place I eat at fairly often must make a fortune, I’ve honestly never seen anyone not tip him at least 20 baht

I agree, but do give a small tip to the assistant at the 'road-side stall type place' where I frequently buy takeaways - as I'm sure she earns very little and she always goes out of her way to help load the takeaways in my 'bike box.  The tip is not expected, but appreciated by both the assistant and owner.

Similarly, I'm happy to provide a small tip to gas station attendants who put the cap back on after filling up, as the cap is on the side of my 'bike making it more difficult to access.  Again - poorly paid/provide a service - and I am happy to tip.

When at a HomePro complex one day with a VERY wealthy friend, I was shocked when she wouldn't allow a trolley guy to take her trolley to the car because "he would expect a 20 bht tip".....☹️ 

To look on the bright side, it made me realise (I can be a bit slow at times...) why the trolley pushers are trying to help even when their help is not needed - and subsequently let them 'help' in order to give them a tip.

On 6/26/2019 at 8:37 AM, Netease said:

My wife gives 10% for good service and BHT 1  if the service or food is lousy just to let them know were not happy

My ex-husband left a one cent tip in a very busy American bar (possibly Beale Street - I can't remember as I'm not a blues fan) as the service was so lousy.

He regretted it as he'd left something in the bar, and so had to go back to ask for the bag he'd left ????.

13 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

Admitted?

 

When did I ever claim I was british?

 

Leaver obsession with nationality of posters is nothing but distraction tactics when points are raised they can’t refute. 

 

That and the myth about the EU citizens being worried about uk money.

 

Hilarious. I’m ok for money thanks. 

 

Again, direct me to posts where I have called anyone “stupid/unintelligent/ignorant”

You're deliberately missing the point that more than a few posters have delayed admitting that they're not brits. - they are from other european countries that will be hurt by the loss of uk money!

32 minutes ago, katana said:

"...The vessel had rescued 53 migrants off the coast of Libya..."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48809134
If they were off the coast of Libya, why not drop them off in Libya?

 

Maybe the people traffickers will get a long stretch in a nice diversified gaol.

I wish I had your confidence that this will be the case.

Of course you're quite right....

There should be no reason at all why illegal immigrants should not be allowed entry....

And this applies even more particularly to those claiming 'refugee' status.....

It's more than possible that I'm very wrong - but I suspect most ordinary people are concerned about a trading agreement.

Something that has been put to the bottom of 'the list' by both uk and eu negotiators.....

26 minutes ago, Kiwiken said:

These ships are supporting the problem. they pick up refugees off the coast of libya and then bring them to Europe. italy should fly the refugees back where they started. And take this rescue ship out to see and scuttle it in international waters. Destroy the ships they cannot bring them to the European Coasts.

Why on earth should they fly them back'?

Surely better to start confiscating the 'rescue boats' and use those confiscated 'rescue boats' to transport them back to their point of origin?

19 minutes ago, luckyluke said:

I am a Johnny Foreigner being Belgian, despite this I feel concerned about Brexit. 

 

This because Brexit can eventually have an impact on my country and thus on myself. 

Thank you for being so honest.

1 hour ago, nontabury said:

Says a key board warrior,who refuses to divulge his nationality.

I think Bluespunk admitted that he was not a brit.?

Having said that, I read it first thing this morning so could be wrong.