5 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Can you get that from a restaurant for  99 Baht on a special ?

Had 69 baht burger and fries, Thais though. Farangs would have charged 299 baht.

I've hit this with happy hours. 2 for 1 often (usually) means only off a short list of low grade drinks like Mai Tai's.

 

If I want a galangal sour in a decent place, I ask first if its 2 for 1.  

 

At Uchi's Japanese Gastropub across the road from me, they have really evolved mixology drinks and are straight up 2 for 1, 4-7 PM. 

 

And they give me 15% off for being a neighbor. I'll be a customer at least once a week for life now.

I would expect the 99 baht pizza to be a 99 baht pizza... extra small... and when they saw the size 14s, omg - hope the toes were not exposed... they cancelled the special... 

55 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

So what did the police do?

We agreed to delete the video and no further action. The officers didn't have a clue anyway, I pressed delete, but iPhones store it in a "trash can" for 30 days.

 

Everyone totally missed the point - I was told that it could be very bad to send the video to their superiors or post online, because they could lose their jobs and could be embarrassing for the company.

Like, no <deleted> Sherlock - that's the whole point, they weren't doing their jobs because if they were there would be no reason to make the video.

 

Just sayin' - demonstrating outside a restaurant might not have the desired effect poster thinks. Just think, exposing their lies could lead to a loss of revenue or making their restaurant look bad.

8 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

I would expect the 99 baht pizza to be a 99 baht pizza... extra small... and when they saw the size 14s, omg - hope the toes were not exposed... they cancelled the special... 

True but cheese only pizza 200 baht, 250 with toppings. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Sparktrader said:

Get fined in Oz $30,000+ doing that. A fish n chip shop got fined 70 grand for doing something misleading.

 

 

This is Thailand, not Australia. Get used to it.

44 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

Had 69 baht burger and fries, 

So, you did get  jiggy with her then ?

45 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

That warning at the top is more damaging than any review, and far exceeds any earnings the hotel could have received if they took it on the chin and moved on. All that 1934 reviews on the side, giving it 4.5 star are now worth about 0 stars. I can't see any sensible traveler, seeing that message on the top, wishing to book this hotel... like... ever.

 

Which is why reputable international chains would not get to this level. But Thai businesses might. There were Thai couple sued by a resort up north. That jailed self-proclaimed princess or whatever she was, is now suing people who posted any bad words against her for defamation. So it's not only businesses, it's people also. The intent of the law should be to prevent unfair, hostile damage to reputation, like what it is in other countries. In Thailand, however, it is there purely to invoke self-censorship from fear of retaliation, so exploitation can continue unpunished. Sad, really. If there's one law that should be amended, this is the one.

13 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

1 hour ago, Sparktrader said:

Get fined in Oz $30,000+ doing that. A fish n chip shop got fined 70 grand for doing something misleading.

This is Thailand, not Australia. Get used to it.

Silly response...   theres a valid point in there. 

 

In other countries there are Unfair Trading laws in place which protect the consumer for a reason. 

 

In Thailand such similar laws do not exist...  We could (and do) just deal with it, after all, its not a big deal, is it ???, or is it ????....  

 

IF I see a promo advertised, travel to a restaurant that then executes the ‘Bait & Switch’ telling me that promo is no longer available, its false advertising and its wasted my time.

 

Imagine a large group of friends book a table for 10 for a 1000 baht per head meal...  then once everyone arrives and is seated they are told the meal is 2000 baht each...  Extreme example?.. perhaps... but it highlights the issue of ‘bait and switch’... 

 

Personally, in similar circumstances I just move on and walk away and of course not bother making an aseannow post about it as I’d face a number of asinine ‘if you can’t afford it.... ‘ type posts... 

 

But... I understand people can get irritated by this misleading behaviour....   Its tantamount to the restaurant calling its customers suckers and just getting them there, they’ll be too weak to go elsewhere once they find out the real price. 

 

 

 

 

1 minute ago, richard_smith237 said:

Silly response...   theres a valid point in there. 

 

In other countries there are Unfair Trading laws in place which protect the consumer for a reason. 

 

In Thailand such similar laws do not exist...  We could (and do) just deal with it, after all, its not a big deal, is it ???, or is it ????....  

 

IF I see a promo advertised, travel to a restaurant that then executes the ‘Bait & Switch’ telling me that promo is no longer available, its false advertising and its wasted my time.

 

Imagine a large group of friends book a table for 10 for a 1000 baht per head meal...  then once everyone arrives and is seated they are told the meal is 2000 baht each...  Extreme example?.. perhaps... but it highlights the issue of ‘bait and switch’... 

 

Personally, in similar circumstances I just move on and walk away and of course not bother making an aseannow post about it as I’d face a number of asinine ‘if you can’t afford it.... ‘ type posts... 

 

But... I understand people can get irritated by this misleading behaviour....   Its tantamount to the restaurant calling its customers suckers and just getting them there, they’ll be too weak to go elsewhere once they find out the real price. 

 

 

 

 

 

the consumer protection legislation, such as it is, reflects the hierarchical nature of thai society, where the 'right' rests with 'might', bigger, stronger, more influential you are, the righter you are.

Crypto investors , now have to go looking for 99 Baht  Pizzas .

regards worgeordie

Just now, worgeordie said:

Crypto investors , now have to go looking for 99 Baht  Pizzas .

regards worgeordie

Although with Cryptos , the motto is " Buy low , sell high"

With Pizza its " Look low, buy high "

13 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Silly response...   theres a valid point in there. 

 

In other countries there are Unfair Trading laws in place which protect the consumer for a reason. 

 

In Thailand such similar laws do not exist...  We could (and do) just deal with it, after all, its not a big deal, is it ???, or is it ????....  

 

IF I see a promo advertised, travel to a restaurant that then executes the ‘Bait & Switch’ telling me that promo is no longer available, its false advertising and its wasted my time.

 

Imagine a large group of friends book a table for 10 for a 1000 baht per head meal...  then once everyone arrives and is seated they are told the meal is 2000 baht each...  Extreme example?.. perhaps... but it highlights the issue of ‘bait and switch’... 

 

Personally, in similar circumstances I just move on and walk away and of course not bother making an aseannow post about it as I’d face a number of asinine ‘if you can’t afford it.... ‘ type posts... 

 

But... I understand people can get irritated by this misleading behaviour....   Its tantamount to the restaurant calling its customers suckers and just getting them there, they’ll be too weak to go elsewhere once they find out the real price. 

 

 

 

 

I walked. Im not too embarrassed to walk out. Their loss not mine. My gf hates pizza so couldnt share it and zero Thai on menu.

4 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

Crypto investors , now have to go looking for 99 Baht  Pizzas .

regards worgeordie

Pay that 555

18 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Silly response...   theres a valid point in there. 

 

In other countries there are Unfair Trading laws in place which protect the consumer for a reason. 

 

In Thailand such similar laws do not exist...  We could (and do) just deal with it, after all, its not a big deal, is it ???, or is it ????....  

 

IF I see a promo advertised, travel to a restaurant that then executes the ‘Bait & Switch’ telling me that promo is no longer available, its false advertising and its wasted my time.

 

Imagine a large group of friends book a table for 10 for a 1000 baht per head meal...  then once everyone arrives and is seated they are told the meal is 2000 baht each...  Extreme example?.. perhaps... but it highlights the issue of ‘bait and switch’... 

 

Personally, in similar circumstances I just move on and walk away and of course not bother making an aseannow post about it as I’d face a number of asinine ‘if you can’t afford it.... ‘ type posts... 

 

But... I understand people can get irritated by this misleading behaviour....   Its tantamount to the restaurant calling its customers suckers and just getting them there, they’ll be too weak to go elsewhere once they find out the real price. 

 

 

 

 

I've had enough of your put-downs, on ignore now.

You were talking about wais being good manners on another thread, singularly lacking here.

20 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Silly response...   theres a valid point in there. 

 

In other countries there are Unfair Trading laws in place which protect the consumer for a reason. 

 

In Thailand such similar laws do not exist...  We could (and do) just deal with it, after all, its not a big deal, is it ???, or is it ????....  

 

IF I see a promo advertised, travel to a restaurant that then executes the ‘Bait & Switch’ telling me that promo is no longer available, its false advertising and its wasted my time.

 

Imagine a large group of friends book a table for 10 for a 1000 baht per head meal...  then once everyone arrives and is seated they are told the meal is 2000 baht each...  Extreme example?.. perhaps... but it highlights the issue of ‘bait and switch’... 

 

Personally, in similar circumstances I just move on and walk away and of course not bother making an aseannow post about it as I’d face a number of asinine ‘if you can’t afford it.... ‘ type posts... 

 

But... I understand people can get irritated by this misleading behaviour....   Its tantamount to the restaurant calling its customers suckers and just getting them there, they’ll be too weak to go elsewhere once they find out the real price. 

 

 

 

 

More likely that the pizza special 99 Baht is only on certain days 

Some restaurants have different specials on different days 

49 minutes ago, recom273 said:

Just sayin' - demonstrating outside a restaurant might not have the desired effect poster thinks. Just think, exposing their lies could lead to a loss of revenue or making their restaurant look bad.

I think they were joking anyway.  Most would expect a protest outside a restaurant by a foreigner to end in legal action or a physical assault (possibly both).

3 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

 

Dodgy farangs.

you or the restaurant ? 

2 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

Cant sue for facts, only lies.

wrong. 

1 hour ago, Sparktrader said:

True but cheese only pizza 200 baht, 250 with toppings. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am a simple man who prefers no toppings and I guess most pizzas I buy are around 180 -200 baht... and all a bit disappointing compared to my memories of the homeland in NYC.... and on a philosophical note, having past the summit and meandering through the descent, I have learned that I don't have to sweat the small stuff, especially concerning finances... I have been fortunate and the reward is not having the slightest care as to pizza prices. Not to mention being favored by fortune in being of more normal shoe size and wearing sandals that show off the lovely symmetrical nature of my toes... 

 

If you like a good foot massage, you should be paying 50% more. Just the opinion of a simple man... 

3 hours ago, ChaiyaTH said:

You are subjective to think the good reviews are because of the previous old promotion price of 99 baht. So you are wrong only, I would think a good pizza at 200-300 is still a good deal too.

I get one in the west for about 120 baht 

5 minutes ago, still kicking said:

I get one in the west for about 120 baht 

Where ?

Would just about get a plain cheap pizza from a cheap supermarket in the UK for 120 Baht

Just now, Mac Mickmanus said:

Where ?

Would just about get a plain cheap pizza from a cheap supermarket in the UK for 120 Baht

Aldi large pizzas were 72 baht.

13 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Where ?

Would just about get a plain cheap pizza from a cheap supermarket in the UK for 120 Baht

Dominos 5 bucks 

23 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

Aldi large pizzas were 72 baht.

Can get them for 20 Baht 

https://groceries.aldi.co.uk/en-GB/p-everyday-essentials-cheese-tomato-pizza-114g/4088600158617

Airlines advertise air tickets at very low prices, then you try and book one, and there's <deleted> all left, only full price.

26 minutes ago, still kicking said:

Dominos 5 bucks 

400 Baht in the UK for a small Dominos pizza

3 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

400 Baht in the UK for a small Dominos pizza

Move countries 

8 minutes ago, still kicking said:

Move countries 

Value Range (Customise)
Simply Cheese	$5,00
Cheesy Garlic with Crème Fraiche	$5,00
Margherita	$5,00
Pepperoni	$5,00
Beef & Onion	$5,00
Ham & cheese	$5,00
Spicy Veg Trio	$5,00

3 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

Nope. Old prices. Misleading advertising.

How dare those Farang start running their business like a local Thai.