Karl Marx Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 I've read elsewhere that some hotels are asking for a 1000 baht deposit upon checking-in, which I suppose is a damage deposit and cover for bar fridge purchases in your room . I've never experienced this yet, but I haven't been back since pre-covid. Is this practice customary now? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LarrySR Posted September 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2022 Funny, I've never experienced a hotel that doesn't take a deposit. Are you visiting from another planet? 6 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lopburi3 Posted September 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2022 1 hour ago, LarrySR said: Funny, I've never experienced a hotel that doesn't take a deposit. Are you visiting from another planet? Just been asleep for about 140 years? 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hansombeast Posted September 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2022 I've had that a few times in Bangkok, it may not be the norm but possibly their rules. I've never had an issue on checking out 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Nothing new about that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, LarrySR said: Funny, I've never experienced a hotel that doesn't take a deposit. Are you visiting from another planet? Would have asked the same. 1000 or 2000. Absolutely common as long as I can remember. Same with scooter rental. For weekly promo price the full amount is due at check-in. Maybe some hi class hotels being paid with credit card block a garantuee on your card and you will not even notice? Similar to car rental. Edited September 4, 2022 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post peterfranks Posted September 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2022 Funny anecdote. When I first time came here with a friend, he got tired of the ladies of the night, going in his mini bar first thing they arrived in the room. So he had the solution. Before he went out, he would empty the mini bar and put it all in his suitcase. Only thing is, in the morning he forgot to put it back, so the hotel refilled and charged for the complete mini - bar. Happened 3 times on his 16-day holiday ???? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotandsticky Posted September 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, peterfranks said: Funny anecdote. When I first time came here with a friend, he got tired of the ladies of the night, going in his mini bar first thing they arrived in the room. So he had the solution. Before he went out, he would empty the mini bar and put it all in his suitcase. Only thing is, in the morning he forgot to put it back, so the hotel refilled and charged for the complete mini - bar. Happened 3 times on his 16-day holiday ???? Not very bright your friend, is he? ???? 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamfalang Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 6 minutes ago, peterfranks said: he would empty the mini bar and put it all in his suitcase. NYC about 20 years ago...... ONE can of cashews, $20. I would imagine your friend was charged 10000000000000000000000000000000000 baht drinking with the ladies........ 300 Mensa material, for sure or Darwin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, Iamfalang said: NYC about 20 years ago...... ONE can of cashews, $20. Pattaya 3 Star. About 10 to 20 Baht above 7/11. Couldn't care less. But cheaper hotels now just offer a full size fridge without service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, peterfranks said: Before he went out, he would empty the mini bar and put it all in his suitcase. And your friend is known under the name of khee niaow ???? (stingy/cheapskate) Edited September 4, 2022 by KhunBENQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuang Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 1 hour ago, peterfranks said: Funny anecdote. When I first time came here with a friend, he got tired of the ladies of the night, going in his mini bar first thing they arrived in the room. So he had the solution. Before he went out, he would empty the mini bar and put it all in his suitcase. Only thing is, in the morning he forgot to put it back, so the hotel refilled and charged for the complete mini - bar. Happened 3 times on his 16-day holiday ???? Penny wise Pound follish. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 some do some don't. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Hotel I'm staying in now, Bangkok, 500bt deposit for any breakages, returned on check out, stayed many times. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Just ensure you get a receipt for the deposit. It's not just places that have minibars. They want to make sure they get the room key back too. I've never had any problems with return of the deposit. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 3 hours ago, peterfranks said: Funny anecdote. When I first time came here with a friend, he got tired of the ladies of the night, going in his mini bar first thing they arrived in the room. So he had the solution. Before he went out, he would empty the mini bar and put it all in his suitcase. Only thing is, in the morning he forgot to put it back, so the hotel refilled and charged for the complete mini - bar. Happened 3 times on his 16-day holiday ???? Your friend is quite a cheapskate. ???? Not to mention forgetful. I have encountered deposits at times. Its nothing strange. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalawaan Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 3 hours ago, peterfranks said: Funny anecdote. When I first time came here with a friend, he got tired of the ladies of the night, going in his mini bar first thing they arrived in the room. So he had the solution. Before he went out, he would empty the mini bar and put it all in his suitcase. Only thing is, in the morning he forgot to put it back, so the hotel refilled and charged for the complete mini - bar. Happened 3 times on his 16-day holiday ???? This is why you always swing by the sewen on the way home with tonight's girlfriend, and generously pay for whatever snacks or little sundries they grab. I usually even get them a large bottle of their favourite beer, helps get the elusive female libido going! Of course there are even better party helpers out there nowadays, but that's "up to you". No need to empty the fridge, you're the boss! If she wants more, send her downstairs to get it herself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, chalawaan said: even get them a large bottle of their favourite beer, helps get the elusive female libido going! I have no problem - you must be doing something wrong! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Some argumentative bickering posts and replies have been removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalawaan Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 The deposit thing is fairly common. Like others have said, if you don't wipe your <deleted> with the curtains, or headbutt the flatscreen, youl always get your money back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Marx Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 13 hours ago, LarrySR said: Funny, I've never experienced a hotel that doesn't take a deposit. Are you visiting from another planet? Funny, I've never experienced a hotel that does take a deposit. Btw, if people don't share your experiences, they must be from another planet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persimmon Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 I never encountered this until a couple of years ago , again in Pattaya . Small , newish hotel Central area , they asked for 500 upfront deposit . I thought it might be a scam so went elsewhere . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Marx Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 9 minutes ago, persimmon said: I never encountered this until a couple of years ago , again in Pattaya . Small , newish hotel Central area , they asked for 500 upfront deposit . I thought it might be a scam so went elsewhere . That's exactly what I was thinking. But BMs like yourself have shared their experiences and confirmed it's all legit. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 I stay at the Marriot quite often ( 3-4times a month ) and they never ask for any deposit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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