Doing Biz In Thailand

[brahmburgers]

I've tried doing business with Thais, and frankly, their not often reliable. Get a price quote one week, make plans accordingly, then find out a couple weeks later, the originally quoted price has jumped up 15%.

If a Thai business person says 'yes' initially, and then decides later to change - is he going to notify you? No. The only way you'll find out about changes in arrangements, is if you get back with him.

I just inquired by email about 3 different ads on Craigslist.org for some equipment. I'm planning to visit California next month, and thought to see about buying some specialty things on the trip. Within 5 minutes of sending those three emails - I received responses from each of those three people! Each response was clear and to the point. Could such a business dynamic happen in Thailand? No chance. If you're lucky, one querie out of three will even get a response - and it will be days or weeks later - and probably not clearly addressing the original inquiry.

[lifeisrandom]

great post

lol

its my party and ill cry if i want to

cry if i want toooo

Edited September 27, 2008 by lifeisrandom

[Soutpeel]

Mai Pen Rai....so vote with your feet, dont do business in Thailand then....easy answer

[thaihome]

Strongly suggest you start working with the mainland Chinese. They will treat you the respect and ethics you apparently think you deserve since you are from SF.

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