jaideeguy Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) How many times have I waited and waited for a Thai business person to follow up, either by email or phone call even when it means that they will be getting my future service or business. It's almost as if they don't want my money. I'm waiting after making 6 calls to the person who takes orders for a restaurant supply vendor and therefore have the time to post this little rant. Thanks for listening........... Edited February 11, 2013 by jaideeguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 They will have gone home by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommoPhysicist Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 More likely, can't be bothered to try and speak with a foreigner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Recently I had problems with ebay......why can't these Americans never follow up. I as well wait for a couple of things per email from Siemens Germany....why can't these Germans never follow up.... Other recent problems with Japanese Taiwanese Indian Belgien Germans (again) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 ^^ Good to see no problems with Australians. We're a nice bunch of guys ... . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob8891 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Same with scots builders....... same same everywhere (except Thaivisa, because we're following up on your OP, so all is not lost, pal.... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Don’t forget all those TV members who don’t follow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Inadvertently following through is more of a problem in Thailand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Don’t forget all those TV members who don’t follow up. Cough ... Within the week VF ... I promise ... . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Sorry my reply is a little late. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Life's a bitch sometimes, me, near every day and no business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 ^^ Good to see no problems with Australians. We're a nice bunch of guys ... . Do you have something for export? Kangaroos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaideeguy Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Even waiters and waitresses in restaurants don't follow up......In 13 yrs here in the Kingdom, I've never had a waitress come to the table after the food is served and ask 'is everything OK?' or 'do you need any thing else??'......never happens, maybe I eat in the wrong kind of restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Even waiters and waitresses in restaurants don't follow up......In 13 yrs here in the Kingdom, I've never had a waitress come to the table after the food is served and ask 'is everything OK?' or 'do you need any thing else??'......never happens, maybe I eat in the wrong kind of restaurants. Nooooooo, you haven't chilled out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattler Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 More likely, can't be bothered to try and speak with a foreigner. You could probably remove the "foreigner " part of that sentence!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaideeguy Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 OK.....fed the chickens, ate dinner, had a cocktail, and now chilled a little, but I still haven't heard back from the little 'yes' man who said he would confirm my order. TTTTTTIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!! love/hate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 The car insurance brokers certainly aren't in the same league. The phone rings off the hook with brokers trying to get you to re-insure through them. It's a pity that the insurance companies aren't as keen and call you up BEFORE they let your insurance lapse in the first place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooked Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Even waiters and waitresses in restaurants don't follow up......In 13 yrs here in the Kingdom, I've never had a waitress come to the table after the food is served and ask 'is everything OK?' or 'do you need any thing else??'......never happens, maybe I eat in the wrong kind of restaurants. Nooooooo, you haven't chilled out yet. I can't really get used to the way my wife just shouts across the room when she wants something else or isn't happy. This doesn't seem to give arise to any problems. After eating in cafes and the like at midday for many years, I must admit that I have been known to have the occasional rant in Europe. Mostly with immigrant waitresses but not always... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 OK.....fed the chickens, ate dinner, had a cocktail, and now chilled a little, but I still haven't heard back from the little 'yes' man who said he would confirm my order. TTTTTTIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!! love/hate it. confirm the order today, means proper translated: somewhen this week or next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegee Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Inadvertently following through is more of a problem in Thailand. Thanks for the first laugh in ages... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEVUP Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 ^^ Good to see no problems with Australians. We're a nice bunch of guys ... . Right on there only took 1 day to tell me since i took 3 mths off & no significant work asosciated to my role during my last job , ( even though i had been doing this for 15 + yrs ) you cant be hired From a Multi national company on major LNG project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeeya Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Returned leatherman knife for warranty. Still waiting. Nespresso coffee machine cash back offer check in the mail... Still waiting. Only thing Thai that I'm waiting for is the Thai airways plane today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayned Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Are you coming back to Thailand so that you can wait some more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeeya Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Yes I will add some more tomorrow. I suspect I will add. Waiting for wife to pick me up. Waiting for dinner Waiting to put one through her (hey that's Thai related) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Same with scots builders....... same same everywhere Yes, same everywhere 'n all that, but it happens more so here than anywhere and the op has a point. I find Thai tradesmen are particularly ****ing useless. All to do with responsibility, accountability, maturity, real life and all that jazz. There's just too much sanuk'ing and mai pen rai'ing going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) Even waiters and waitresses in restaurants don't follow up......In 13 yrs here in the Kingdom, I've never had a waitress come to the table after the food is served and ask 'is everything OK?' or 'do you need any thing else??'......never happens, maybe I eat in the wrong kind of restaurants. When they are topping my beer up, if the food was not up to scratch I could surely say something. Edited February 14, 2013 by Scully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadingo Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Even waiters and waitresses in restaurants don't follow up......In 13 yrs here in the Kingdom, I've never had a waitress come to the table after the food is served and ask 'is everything OK?' or 'do you need any thing else??'......never happens, maybe I eat in the wrong kind of restaurants. Odd that I've often had follow up. One or two waitresses working half a dozen tables and they often top up the glasses and asked if anything else was needed. Both in restaurants and clubs. They usually get a better tip. One place on Beach road near walking street in Pattaya though rarely has follow up from the staff and that well known place is where I might have expected it. These get a very low tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Even waiters and waitresses in restaurants don't follow up......In 13 yrs here in the Kingdom, I've never had a waitress come to the table after the food is served and ask 'is everything OK?' or 'do you need any thing else??'......never happens, maybe I eat in the wrong kind of restaurants. Sounds like you should have gone home 12.8 years ago. Better restraunts and service back home huh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin1908 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Even waiters and waitresses in restaurants don't follow up......In 13 yrs here in the Kingdom, I've never had a waitress come to the table after the food is served and ask 'is everything OK?' or 'do you need any thing else??'......never happens, maybe I eat in the wrong kind of restaurants. Isn't the reason they ask that so when the meal is finished you can't refuse to pay because you claim it was aweful, or so I was told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWorldwide Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I've always interpreted anyone hovering around my table as a blatant ploy for tips. Australia doesnt have a tipping culture, but then we have a minimum wage which other countries would envy. Swings and roundabouts, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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