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    Consumer experience thailand

    in General Topics

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    Fridge broke last week so began looking and found decent upgrades at places like.

     

    Big c

    Powerbuy

     

    Checked model numbers on lazada saw better prices by 1-2k baht less but after inspecting the specs realised those model numbers were incorrect and the specs of many of the fridges were smaller than the more expensive correct models in the retail stores.

     

    So buying online seemed like a bad idea.

     

    Went back to Powerbuy but got accosted by smarmy sales guy who kept saying Hitachi better than Samsung.

     

    Not being an expert I asked for an explanation. Nothing made sense after that so we went to a different store which was smaller but had many more options.

     

    Found one which had a nice depth to the freezer so we went through the delivery process and the warranty process with the guy. 25 minutes that took.

     

    He goes off to check when they can deliver and advises us no stock and no stock in other stores. 

     

    I thought this was a bit odd but I said ok when is new stock due and how long to wait.

     

    This seemed beyond him so he told me no new stock coming without seeking that info, he knew immediately so at that point I know he's BS.

     

    So we're heading for the exit and then I realise. I am a farang and we don't accept bullshiiit from lazy sales people.

     

    So I go into mildly pisssed off farang mode and say to the three clock watchers by the exit. "Can I speak to the manager please" no have, they say so a little louder I repeat the phrase and 3 tall guys are now looking over who look like managers. I shout softly are you a manager and catch eye contact. Guy comes over asks in English if I speak Thai I answer in Thai yes but only a little but here's my wife who is Thai.

     

    Explain we don't believe Powerbuy puts machines on the floor which they cannot supply.

     

    Manager says it's correct we only display it if we can supply it. 

     

    Advise him we want the fridge freezer and we don't mind waiting for delivery.

     

    Guy goes off and in 2 mins he has located 6 of them and delivery is within 5 days.

     

    Do paperwork, pay. Job done.

     

    I don't complain about the first guy but it's painful to have to go through such a charade for something which should be so easy to do.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Just an example of the majority of staff who work in large stores ! They haven’t a clue what’s going on other than told to push certain items to customers ! And as you said they aren’t even very good at that !

     

     

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    Tokyu Department Store in MBK requires passport if buy 2,000 Baht of groceries

    in General Topics

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    Why?

     

    You could just say you are not a tourist so don't need the VAT refund, pay for your items and leave.  Please tell me why dumping your goods and walking away is a better idea?  I'm interested in your logic.

     

    Then lets imagine a Chinese tourist in your country, does his/her shopping, a cashier asks them for ID to support a VAT refund at the airport, they get furious without asking any questions, they dump their goods and storm off, causing disruption and inconvenience for the shop and for everyone behind them in the queue.   Would you tell everyone you totally understand and support them, or would you say they were horrendously rude, selfish, and inconsiderate?  Idiotic even?

     

    Please answer.

     

     

    Don’t answer stupid questions

    And I”ll take no lectures in Thailand about “rude selfish or inconsiderate “ the country wrote the book on it !

     

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    True Vision Questions - Check here first

    in Audio Visual AV

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    I am hoping likewise although my situation may be different to yours and many others, so let me explain........
     
    I really don't watch True Vision for anything other than the EPL, although occasionally I may surf through a few channels to see what's on and can watch the occasional rugby game.
     
    All of the other channels are surplus to requirements for me and I can get in the programs I need through BBC iPlayer and the like.
     
    However I did see a message on the screen the other day that I needed to go along to the True Vision Centre and make an appointment for them to come and do something to my system, which I did. Imagine my surprise when they said that they needed to come along and change something on the dish and the cable and that it would cost 800 baht.
     
    Now 800 baht is not a lot of money but why on earth should I pay extra money to have a cable changed when it is really their problem because supposedly they have changed satellites??
     
    Again I wouldn't mind too much, but paying what I do for a service which I rarely watch and then only in the football season (without Champions League matches) and then having to pay more for them to upgrade their system really does grate.
     
    So here are the questions, I want to watch EPL matches and I want to watch Rugby Union International Matches, including the Rugby World Cup if I can, so what are my options if I cancel True Visions.....please.
     
    Thanks in advance.......

    A fast internet connection and searching online Time4tv.net is very good for sport


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    we were told TM30 not needed, by Immigration

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    TM30 is presented to local immigration office within 24 hours of arrival of a foreigner stay.  The owner/landlord/authorized representative files the report directly to immigration.  You should not be involved other than providing the required passport information.  The issue is often this is not being done and now some immigration offices will not provide service until it is on file - so foreigners are being tasked to force or in some cases do this task (by defining the renter as in control of the property - ie putting the chickens in charge of the chickens).

    So if I apply for re entry permit immigration office may check if my address TM30 is on file, and when I arrive in Thailand at airport they can check to see have been registered at an address?


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