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Bartering in Thailand

  • 05-02-2009 2:25pm
    #1
    TonyD79
    Registered Users Posts: 1,080 ✭✭✭


    Apart from the obvious markets and street sellers when is it ok to barter down the price in Thailand. I have found prices in restaurants and pubs for instance to be high on the Islands like Koh Samui & Koh Phangan ie 200 bh for a burger for instance. Leaving aside the 30-60 bh for street food( rice & noodles) I have had people say they barter down everywhere and for everything. Is this the norm?


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  • #2
    S.M.B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,383 ✭✭✭S.M.B.


    I've never seen anyone barter in a restraunt or a pub. I wouldn't even bother trying myself.

    It's worth giving it a try in other situations (accomodation/transport/day trips) as it's fairly easy to gauge from the initial reaction as to whether you'll have any luck or not.


  • #3
    breadmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,608 ✭✭✭breadmonkey


    bartering, lol :)

    But no, not in restaurants. The islands are more expensive for everything anyway.


  • #4
    S.M.B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,383 ✭✭✭S.M.B.


    lol

    didn't even realise the OP had said bartering

    re: the cost of food on the islands

    western food is always going to be much more expensive than local food (not just street stalls)


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