thaigerd Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Last Saturday went with my wife for dinner in Rawai/Chalong area. A very well known Thai restaurant with sea view. Our food was ok... Bill was close to 2000Baht, no wine, only 2 small Heineken for me. Big surprise when I've asked for the bill: 15Baht for a cold towel 15x15cm cotton, yes, I did ask for a paa yenn. For me a bit over the top to charge a customer 15Baht for a cold towel. What do you think.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamos Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 leave a one baht tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulasno Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 any idea how many the towels are selling at 7-11 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 leave a one baht tip ...not a single Baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 leave a one baht tip Leave no tip, or maybe they already added service on the bill .... I'm sure you won't be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 leave a one baht tip Leave no tip, or maybe they already added service on the bill .... I'm sure you won't be back. For sure not going back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 leave a one baht tip Leave no tip, or maybe they already added service on the bill .... I'm sure you won't be back. For sure not going back Those towels cost 10 baht at a small shop if they are the plastic bag containing a cold wet cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xonax Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Fair price I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bino Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Dunno- was the towel the packaged kind like they sell in seven eleven? If so, you gotta figure that they cost the restaurant something. Having said that, the five baht they earned on top of a two thousand baht tab could have gone a long way to providing outstanding service and an extremely pleased customer / generous tip. I know lots of beer bars that subscribe to this - give the customer one of these cool towels (after they have ordered a drink of course) to make them happy and want to stay / buy more drinks. Smart business IMO. The cute BG who does the honors usually ends up getting a drink! I've seen like this before in other Thai restaurants, where the towels are on the table when you sit down- not chilled. Ms Bino is wise to this scam, and always insists that the server takes them away unopened and checks the bill afterward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 It could be worse. I know a place which I otherwise like which tends to pop open the bags loudly before they place them on the table as a matter of policy, without being asked. Charged, of course. Of course, I make them take them away and tell them I didn't order them. That's always fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSabai Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Any business savvy restaurant should know enough to work their overhead costs into the menu prices. To list things like that on the bill as an extra cost is a cold (towel) slap in the face to the customer. If it wasn't listed on the bill as an extra cost, the customer would be none the wiser, and go home satisfied. It's little things like that which make the difference between a one-timer and a return customer. But alas, TIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassdude007 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 pa yen at 11/7 12 baht for small ones... 24 baht for bigger ones that are very nice and re useable after cleaning of course.. if i were you i would go back to said resturaunt just get beer and springroll or something cheap then break out your own pa yen use it and leave it on the table for them to clean up then pay bill no tip never to return.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jombom Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 A 2000 baht bill and charged for a cold towel ---------- Small wonder, I will never return to Phuket ------ Unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo007 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Even McCafe in Phuket is 25% more expensive than here in Pattaya. First time I always thought that McDonald's prices were standard in the same country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clip Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Fair price I think. thats what i was thinking , fair price, those pi- yin's can be real refreshing when its sticky and muggy out and well worth the 15 baht of refreshment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traxster Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 So,of course, you took the towel when you left .................right ? After all you paid for it,it's yours............right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabear Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 leave a one baht tip ...not a single Baht In most places tips are divided among staff. But staff does not make the rules. They follow orders. Why punish the staff, for stupid rules of the management? Kind of kicking the dog........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellington Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 So,of course, you took the towel when you left .................right ? After all you paid for it,it's yours............right ? Not owned by The BAngkok Hospital are they? It might have ben 50 bht if you had a meal there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Even McCafe in Phuket is 25% more expensive than here in Pattaya. First time I always thought that McDonald's prices were standard in the same country. Depends on which McDonalds. Patong is more expensive than Phuket Town, I presume because of lease prices for the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Not as bad as a resort that does not mention service charge and tax on there menu ad then charges you both Or another resort which advertises a net price for a buffet meal which i though meant including charges and then charges you service charges and tax on the meal as well as the drinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Mother in law was visiting recently, she scooped up all the towels and put them in her handbag, my good lady made her put them back and told the waiter to take them away, and yes she checked the bill. I agree that a well run establishment should cost all these items into the menu price and we would be none the wiser, leave happy and probably return. Don't even get me started on these "service" charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuketBlogger Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 15 Baht for a cold towel, no problem. 2,000 Baht to eat Thai food and a couple of beers - problem. There are hundreds of restaurants in Phuket. I have never eaten anywhere with a bill of 2000 Baht for 2 people for "ok" Thai food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny999 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) Complaining about a 15bht towel after a 2000 bht food bill OP must be hard up!! if it is a problem do not tip or go back it's that simple!! 2000 bht you can get a fantastic meal for under 200bht with a big beer!! Edited August 24, 2011 by kenny999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Complaining about a 15bht towel after a 2000 bht food bill OP must be hard up!! if it is a problem do not tip or go back it's that simple!! But surely that's not the point is it? The OP clearly isn't hard up, otherwise he probably wouldn't be spending 2,000 baht on a meal when he could get a half decent meal elsewhere for far less. The point of his post, as I read it. is why to restaurant owners feel the need to extract every last Baht, why don't they price everything into the unit cost of meals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 A 2000 baht bill and charged for a cold towel ---------- Small wonder, I will never return to Phuket ------ Unreal. Yeah, a 15thb towel the reason to never return to Phuket..............................now THAT is unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Was this restaurant in Chalong on the beach, or Rawai on the beach? I'd like to know the name of the place ( this isn't naming and shaming, just stating of facts) so I don't go there. A good Thai meal on the water with some large tiger prawns and a cold big beer shouldn't be more than 1500. If it's just some normal Thai dishes, it shouldn't be over 800 for two people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny999 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Complaining about a 15bht towel after a 2000 bht food bill OP must be hard up!! if it is a problem do not tip or go back it's that simple!! But surely that's not the point is it? The OP clearly isn't hard up, otherwise he probably wouldn't be spending 2,000 baht on a meal when he could get a half decent meal elsewhere for far less. The point of his post, as I read it. is why to restaurant owners feel the need to extract every last Baht, why don't they price everything into the unit cost of meals? No idea other than this is Thailand, complaining about 15bht is just silly, I once got charged 10bht for air, did I complain well no, in fact I laughed at the old man because he thought he was hurting me by charging me 10bht, unfortunately this country is very poor and the people feel they must get every bht when ever they can, it's only a few bht here and there and not a problem!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Was this restaurant in Chalong on the beach, or Rawai on the beach? I'd like to know the name of the place ( this isn't naming and shaming, just stating of facts) so I don't go there. A good Thai meal on the water with some large tiger prawns and a cold big beer shouldn't be more than 1500. If it's just some normal Thai dishes, it shouldn't be over 800 for two people. Giving the name or exact location is 'name & shame' and will be removed under Thaivisa rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Complaining about a 15bht towel after a 2000 bht food bill OP must be hard up!! if it is a problem do not tip or go back it's that simple!! But surely that's not the point is it? The OP clearly isn't hard up, otherwise he probably wouldn't be spending 2,000 baht on a meal when he could get a half decent meal elsewhere for far less. The point of his post, as I read it. is why to restaurant owners feel the need to extract every last Baht, why don't they price everything into the unit cost of meals? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Was this restaurant in Chalong on the beach, or Rawai on the beach? I'd like to know the name of the place ( this isn't naming and shaming, just stating of facts) so I don't go there. A good Thai meal on the water with some large tiger prawns and a cold big beer shouldn't be more than 1500. If it's just some normal Thai dishes, it shouldn't be over 800 for two people. Giving the name or exact location is 'name & shame' and will be removed under Thaivisa rules. That's why I have not done this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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