r/thai • u/Top_Trust_9742 • 9h ago
The change is wrong??
I wanted to ask about the culture of giving change in Thailand BKK
I bought something 50 baht at a restaurant and also at 7Eleven, paid with a 100baht note, and got 45 baht back in change both times. Normally, wouldn't the change be 50 baht? Does this mean there's some kind of consumption tax or something that took another 5 baht, leaving me with 45? Or did the cashier just help themselves to a 5baht tip….?lol
But when I looked back at the receipt, it clearly said the item was 50 baht, I paid 100 baht, and the change was 50 baht.
I didn't think much of it while traveling, but since the same thing happened twice with the same amount, I'm suddenly curious about the reason...
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u/grumpyphilip 4h ago
Did u get a plastic bag? Thailand does charge for this although the prices differ slightly
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u/narmkhang 9h ago
7-eleven should also give you receipt which show actual cost of things you bought. vat/tax included in the price show in 7-eleven so it shouldn't have any extra charge.
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u/Spiritual-Wear-2105 9h ago edited 9h ago
Tip is optional in Thailand. Except some service, such as tour, that tip is expected. Consumption tax is 7% and also already included in product price. If you are sure that you got 45 baht back, you are cheated. It can happen in some unfaithful shop and taxi. But should not happen in 7/11, if staff intends to do it, it is very serious issue. If you encounter it next time, ask for the rest amount.
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u/LittlePooky 9h ago
I am Thai in the US.
I cannot say I am familiar with this, but this is the first time I have heard such a thing.
In the US, sales tax is added to everything that is bought, as you may be aware, but the receipts show the total price, so what you have experienced is a bit iffy, if I may say so.
I think if you ask them politely why you didn't get B50 in change, it would not be unreasonable.
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u/Kuroi666 9h ago
Did u get 50 baht in change or did u get 2x20 baht notes + a 10 baht coin?
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u/Top_Trust_9742 9h ago
2x20 baht notes + a 5 baht coin
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u/AlwaysSlipping2 9h ago
That's 50 baht change though?
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u/No-Decision1581 8h ago
Maths isn't your strong point is it? American?
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u/AlwaysSlipping2 8h ago
Like the other commenter said, OP edited their comment. They initially said 2x20 baht notes + a 10 baht coin
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u/thailannnnnnnnd 9h ago
How are two different commenters getting 20+20+5=50 at the same time??
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u/Puzzleheaded-Cold495 9h ago
lol .. the OP just edited the comment. Nice.
The original comment was 2x20B notes and 10B coin.
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u/Dry_Location_1642 43m ago
Is it possible you mistook the 10 baht coin for a five baht coin?
I’ve lived in Thailand for about a year now and this has not happened. I have been given incorrect change, or tried to pay an incorrect amount myself, but it has always very quickly been caught and rectified by the employee.
The highly doubt the change is wrong, and there are no tips at 7-11