Thaijack2014 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Today I went with my girlfriend to Hua Hin on our motorbike with sidecar. We nearly ran out of gas and went to the fuel station on our way back home, . <deleted> They are one little gang of small thiefs. What they do is not so obvious, but if you come there more often, you will notice that they always overcharge by one or two baht. A little scam, and normally one wouldn't even think about it. Me as a Dutch citizen am used to live without cents and all the amounts are rounded up or down, depending on how much you have to pay. But this little scam is getting on the nerves of my girlfriend, who hates it when people are so greedy. Now, I understand that they don't earn much money and I would have given a small tip (I would round up the amount). But the boy who gave my change said: here is two baht and put a one baht coin in my hand. Yes, again, I know it is not much, but do this a few hundred times and the amount is nearly as much as the daily income. So, if you have been there and experienced this kind of thievery, think about it, put yourself in the shoes of a Thai who also has to work for little money. A baht is money and to get it stolen from you is for a Thai a very bad behaviour. It happened to us at this tankstation three times: the first time when my girlriend went to get fuel there, the second time a few weeks ago, when the amount was overcharged and today they tried it again. I know I will get to hear that there are bigger things to worry about, but it doesn't feel right to be treated like a stupid farang who doesn't see the difference in the coins and who doesn't know how to count. For them it is way bigger money than it is for us, That's why we should make them aware that what they are doing is wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Give the right change and it will never happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Simple really, if you feel you are being "robbed", dont go there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Buy a good scale and weigh everything you buy from the market. You'll see that they cheat you EVERY time you buy something there. This is Thailand, nobody cares for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 one baht ....... two baht ........... five baht !!! welcome to honest Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 When i buy gas (petrol) i always ask for 100 baht for bike or 1000 baht for car and give the exact money. No further problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogie Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 OMG, not again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 If you don't like to be treated like a stupid farang, then don't let them treat you like one. With all due respect, coming on here to complain about this 1 baht scam isn't doing you any favours either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recom273 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 The only time I have had to check my change and point out that I was light was on the buses in Bangkok. I was just thinking today, I'm quite lucky, not to live in a tourist destination - the police here are too busy directing traffic and smuggling Rohingyas, it doesn't occur for food vendors to overcharge and when I speak to a moto-taxi he's so shocked that he's not quick enough to rip me off. I just rode a 5,000km trip round Laos, the only place I was stopped was outside Hua Hin police station, the last time I was stopped 4 years ago; outside Hua Hin police station .. It's a simple solution - move away from The tourist destinations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 one baht ....... two baht ........... five baht !!! welcome to honest Thailand I never seen it advertised as "Honest Thailand" ...........or any other country for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I dont like being cheated either , next time watch the guy and when he tries it pull him up on it, Then tell him you can count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napoleon3 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I am from Belgium, and I know Dutch mentality! One baht is a lot of money to them! So I would advice him yo not go unarmed to that place again ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Probably kept him awake all night.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napoleon3 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 And spoiled his whole live ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fishin2 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 First have never had any issue at a gas station with change, its always been exact 2nd are you the kind of person who complains about the thai education system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty1412 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 OP I wish I wish i wish I had your life.... to be so free of time and bereft of problems that afflict us common laymen, so that you can devote a decent chunk of paragraphs to a 1 or 2 Baht scam..... my my how I wish my life was so simple that I would be vexed so by this evil plot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Buy a good scale and weigh everything you buy from the market. You'll see that they cheat you EVERY time you buy something there. This is Thailand, nobody cares for it. It is nothing to do with Thailand, it does not happen any more here than in other countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napoleon3 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Be nice to him, It is his last posting ! He is moving to VENEZUELA ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkapi Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Dude! Let it go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiver Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I agree with OP. I don't think it matters at all what the amount is, it's the deceit. I'm usually a fairly good tipper, but that's my choice to tip, not theirs to steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaudah Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 "............but do this a few hundred times?..............." must be a busy gas station. Nickel and Dime does not happen elsewhere ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggt Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Being scammed, short changed, taken advantage of...is an acceptable way of life for expats in Asia...it comes with all the other benefits... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 You think this only happens in Thailand, banks do this around the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 On the other hand Thai also except 1 baht less if you have to pay. Many times i have to pay like 20 or 30 baht and just grab my coins out of my pocket. Then when i 'm 1 baht short in coins they accept it. I don't like to carry many coins so always try to pay with them first before reaching to my wallet. Also i hope they stop with the satangs soon, get tired of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Simple really, if you feel you are being "robbed", dont go there ! Mmmm............ interesting concept. How to know if you're being robbed or feel being robbed if you don't go there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 one baht ....... two baht ........... five baht !!! welcome to honest Thailand I never seen it advertised as "Honest Thailand" ...........or any other country for that matter. Wouldnt work calling another country honest Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 He ruined your day for a baht...think about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I love Thailand ...... all the cheating, mafia, nut cases, rip offs and illogical thinking keeps me awake and keeps the mind active Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I am glad outside of the tourist areas. Never had a problem with anything really. Maybe lucky not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBouy Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 He ruined your day for a baht...think about that You mean at least a couple of days. The day it happened, then a nights sleep, and now he has to blog about it to try to get it out of his system. Maybe it has something to do with wooden shoes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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