Popular Post BudRight Posted October 26, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2013 In the last week several news reports have emerged regarding changes to airport entry/exit fees in Thailand. While many people complained bitterly, others commented that the amount of money was 'nothing.' I find this phenomenon very curious, and wish to know if there is an amount of money that you consider to be nothing. Not wishing to deprive you of anything, I ask you to send this amount to Krung Thai bank account #8840096353. PM me if you wish to send it by wire transfer. I'm looking forward to a productive discussion. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ExpatOilWorker Posted October 26, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2013 I have sent your account details to some Nigerian friends. They will contact you shortly to arrange the wire transfer. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurnell Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 There's a digit missing. I tried to deposit 1 baht but it wouldn't go through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarlow Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I'm sure you are looking forward to something productive. I'd help you out if you weren't such blatant pikey scrounger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 it is not the amount of money, it is the feeling if it is fair or not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I'd cross Pattaya 2nd Road blind drunk and naked at 11pm to retrieve a dropped Satang. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Str8 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 It depends. If it goes to someone who is in need or noble purposes, it doesn't matter. If it is someone who tries to take advantage of me then a wheelchair is all he is going to get..26" rims included. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brit1984 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 i think the real point is any extra airport taxes are RELATIVELY small so they have no meaningful impact on the overall price and therefore purchase decision between flying (and using the airport) or using one of the other "substitute" services (e.g. bus/train/unicycle/etc) - for most people the airport taxes will have absolutely no impact on their choice of mode of transport however, i like the OP's humour (or commercial genius) - maybe you could start a website and list the names of the people who give a donation along with the amount that they donated and consider to be "nothing" - i think it would be very popular with wannabe "hi-so" thais (if you have a facebook page too of course) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thonglorjimmy Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I'd cross Pattaya 2nd Road blind drunk and naked at 11pm to retrieve a dropped Satang. Done it a number of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted October 26, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2013 All money is valuable especially if you have had to work had to earn it, These people that say a Bht 100 or even Bht 500 in not worth bothering about,can never tell what lies in the future and one day they might be very grateful to have a Bht 100, you just never know. Also a Bht 100 here 100 there,maybe its not so much about money but the principle, I don't ever want to feel I am a Goose that lays golden eggs for anyone. regards Worgeordie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshiwara Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I remember the 500 baht exit fee from not so long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelSong Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I remember the 500 baht exit fee from not so long ago. Yes , a tourist then I had spent my last Baht in Thailand and then suddenly had to find 500 extra some way or another. Then you realise it is a lot of money. Suppose it is included in the ticket now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 36 Baht. My electric bill just came in at 564 Baht and I gave the nice lady 600 Baht and refused the change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post impulse Posted October 26, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) If I just spent 45000 baht on a R/T cheap seat airline ticket, I don't really mind if they add 100 baht to the price on account of that fricking inflation. If I just bought a 10 baht water at the 7/11, I do expect some change from my 100. I'd like 90 back, but don't often count it if it feels right. If someone charges me 200 baht more to enter a tourist attraction than they charge the next guy, I'm not going to ruin my afternoon being all offended, and I am not going to go back home to prove a point. If I find an attraction that's free, but doesn't appeal to me, I'm not going inside even if they offered to pay me 200 baht. Edited October 26, 2013 by impulse 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shurup Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 If we're going to start a pissing contest... my wiener is 18" long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) If we're going to start a pissing contest... my wiener is 18" long. Tesco or Big C ? Edited October 26, 2013 by Gsxrnz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I'd cross Pattaya 2nd Road blind drunk and naked at 11pm to retrieve a dropped Satang. It WAS you then?.......... last Thursday just before midnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 If we're going to start a pissing contest... my wiener is 18" long. Dang. Mine's real short. And not much girth, either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 If we're going to start a pissing contest... my wiener is 18" long. . . . and that's before any stimulus! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin2 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I'd cross Pattaya 2nd Road blind drunk and naked at 11pm to retrieve a dropped Satang. No please spare us the mental picture . Even a lady boy wouldn't do that for 1bt. Good luck tight gsx, and remember your green cross code !. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKASA Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I'd cross Pattaya 2nd Road blind drunk and naked at 11pm to retrieve a dropped Satang. It WAS you then?.......... last Thursday just before midnight Beat you to it did he? Move faster next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Ok OP, I've just wired you nothing. Let me know if you don't get nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin2 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Ok OP, I've just wired you nothing. Let me know if you don't get nothing. I hope that the OP is the taxman !. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 36 Baht. My electric bill just came in at 564 Baht and I gave the nice lady 600 Baht and refused the change. You just wait till you install light bulbs, you wont be tipping then. .......................... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 36 Baht. My electric bill just came in at 564 Baht and I gave the nice lady 600 Baht and refused the change. You just wait till you install light bulbs, you wont be tipping then. .......................... We turn lights off in this house my dear! I was expecting over 1500 Baht bill this month due to an excessive amount of laundry, but no. It appears the policy of installing efficient everything is working. Oh and I bought a real gas kettle, old style, whistles upon boiling. That will reduce the bill further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitchag Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 The small change I give to a beggar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusd Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Granny used to thunp into my thick head.. "look after your penny and halfpennies and the punds will mind themselves". Money is relative. If you have zillions a few bucks here and there is not even a flicker. If you have only 100 baht you feel it hard. If you are travelling usually a small amount on the cost of travel is budgeted for. Remember 500 baht is about $20.00 canadian US Aussie so not big to that market. Retired in Thailand 500 baht seems more as we are settling in and used to price points here so to us compared to Thai wages, it is high. But tourists do not live here so a dent only I guess. And I do care for all my money so I can spend it on greater indulgences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapout Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I'd cross Pattaya 2nd Road blind drunk and naked at 11pm to retrieve a dropped Satang. That is why we throw them out there, the book is third time you go down for the count. No fair using the soi dog as decoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 A very disrespectful post about the use of local currency has been removed well as the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Granny used to thunp into my thick head.. "look after your penny and halfpennies and the punds will mind themselves". Money is relative. If you have zillions a few bucks here and there is not even a flicker. If you have only 100 baht you feel it hard. If you are travelling usually a small amount on the cost of travel is budgeted for. Remember 500 baht is about $20.00 canadian US Aussie so not big to that market. Retired in Thailand 500 baht seems more as we are settling in and used to price points here so to us compared to Thai wages, it is high. But tourists do not live here so a dent only I guess. And I do care for all my money so I can spend it on greater indulgences. I like that....honor the Groschen and the Schilling will be OK...something like that is in every language.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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