Allen Ginsing Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) I checking into a guesthouse in Krabi Town which seemed nice, i took a shower unpacked a bit then went out for a 2 hour came back at 3:00pm and sat in bed and realized it was hard as rock! It was ridiculous and i realize i could not sleep and had to leave. The owner was indignant and only refunded 200 out of the 600 baht. Which i think is unfair. Do you think i can contact the tourist police and they would help get my money back? Edited August 24, 2017 by Allen Ginsing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melvinmelvin Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I think you can contact the police. But I do not think they will assist you in getting more refund. If you are sensitive to hard beds you should have checked the bed before checking in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Be happy you got 200B back. Not worth the hassle. Move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chou Anou Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Yeah, it's amazing that they refunded you anything. Just chalk it up to experience and always ask to see the room first in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I always check everything before paying. Thai beds are often as hard as nails, particularly away from popular tourist areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melvinmelvin Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 200 baht for a shower is a bit stiff, but I am suprised you got anything back at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 3 hours ago, craigt3365 said: Be happy you got 200B back. Not worth the hassle. Move on. A cheap lesson. At a 600 Baht place you should not set expectations high. Top notch hotels would supply you with another mattress but you would have to add a zero to the price. I know these hard mattresses and usually find a workaround (folding bed sheets/towels to lie on). When driving by car I had a "futon" with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Actually 400 Baht was quite cheap for a short-time room. I think you should give the owner 150B back of the 200B he generously refunded you. I really don't think this is a genuine post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 17 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: At a 600 Baht place you should not set expectations high. I've stayed in some very comfortable places here for 600B and less. But I do check the facilities before paying or making the room untidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 So you paid around AUD 23.00 for a room which you showered in and now want a refund ...... jeeze ..... some folks are just too cheap. Your lucky to get anything back ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 4 hours ago, melvinmelvin said: I think you can contact the police. But I do not think they will assist you in getting more refund. If you are sensitive to hard beds you should have checked the bed before checking in. 600Baht guesthouse and your expecting 5 star accommodation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMaiLightning2143 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Some of the beds here are rock hard amazing. Some Thais grew up sleeping on reed mats on the floor and they like it that way. Go to a Hotel in your country however.Take a shower and occupy the room for two hours then complain about the bed and demand a full refund. What would the inn keeper say? This is probably a troll topic but if not, you were lucky to get anything back and not simply defenestrated with your bags by thugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 4 hours ago, Chou Anou said: Yeah, it's amazing that they refunded you anything. Just chalk it up to experience and always ask to see the room first in the future. Exactly, your complaint seems exceedingly cheap. You used the room and the facilities for two to three hours and expect to pay nothing--where do you come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12DrinkMore Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 1 hour ago, KhunBENQ said: When driving by car I had a "futon" with me Was that Lek Futon or Noi Futon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. BOOZER Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I am increasingly amazed at what, I (in my dotage), perceive as pointless posts. Am I becoming an intollerent 'old g_t'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Personally I prefer a firm mattress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 33 minutes ago, 12DrinkMore said: Was that Lek Futon or Noi Futon? I do hope it is not too "hard" to determine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazinoz Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 27 minutes ago, A. BOOZER said: I am increasingly amazed at what, I (in my dotage), perceive as pointless posts. Am I becoming an intollerent 'old g_t'? What seems pointless to you may have a point for others. If you don't like it click next topic button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3421abc Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Best thing you can do is go online and blast away every site with your honest review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy Farang Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Briggsy said: I really don't think this is a genuine post. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowgard Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Did you ever think about what the hotel owner have to pay now? You used the bed!!! Sit on it and 100% lying on it. It must be covered new. Bedware must be took out and washed, ironed. Maybe it is needed a room cleaning!!! You showered and for sure used the toilet. It must be all cleaned for sure. Maybe you used the shower gel, ... from the hotel. It's not FREE also. For sure you used the aircon. Who pay the bill? ... Be happy that you become 200 THB back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 15 minutes ago, Lazy Farang said: 3 hours ago, Briggsy said: I really don't think this is a genuine post. Agreed OP's very first post, to boot. Hook, line, sinker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissanc Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 You can't get a refund. Indeed you shouldn't. You used the room for a shower and for 2+ hours. You were lucky to get 200 Baht back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky mike Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Rack it up to experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiWai Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) 600 baht? 600 BAHT?! You are gonna call the police about 600 baht? Wait...600? as in six zero zero??? This is a joke right? Put a woman between you and the mattress and get over it. Edited August 25, 2017 by ThaiWai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryle Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Lesson learned, bring your own mattress and condoms to Thailand.Sent from my SM-T530 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12DrinkMore Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 2 hours ago, smotherb said: I do hope it is not too "hard" to determine. Presumably Mr BENQ did indeed obtain relief and the hardness issue was solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza73 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 The OP is bitching about 400 baht when he has used the room's facilities? The owner did more than he had to refunding 200 baht, I've actually found Thais are quite good with refunds, IF you approach politely and explain the problem clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson468 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 From the other side of the coin as a resort owner. I encourage my Guests to check the Guest's Reviews on the website and to look at our rating and comments. If they are still unhappy with whatever is bothering them (and they can be wide and varied, believe you me - what you have mosquitoes in Thailand! What there are snakes in Thailand! What there are little gekos around! What the birds begin singing early in the morning! et al). I try to solve whatever the issue is and if I cannot, I point out that others have been very happy with out resort, but of course, if you wish, you may check out, without refund! Some people are just born to wind you up and think they can get away with it. Not all of them are called Allen of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieAus Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Many years ago long before moving to Thailand I made the mistake of making a booking because of its location for what turned out to be a guest house. They are very cheap and basic but never made the mistake again As other posters have stated you get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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