Category: The Baht

Foreign Currency on the Rise Again in Thailand »

By Talen on Jun 3, 2008 in Thailand News, The Baht | 2 Comments

With rumors of a coup and continued protesting in the capitol The Thai government doesn’t seem to have a handle on the serious implications these factors have on the Thai economy and it’s rising inflation. Central banks across Asia were betting on a global slowdown to slow price increases. With U.S. and European export demands [...]

To tip or not to tip in Thailand? »

By Talen on Oct 14, 2007 in Thai Culture, Thai life, The Baht | 1 Comment

To tip or not to tip? As an American I was brought up in a tipping culture and therefore tip service wherever I go. Many people will tell you that Thailand isn’t a tipping culture or at least wasn’t till us Americans ruined the place leaving tips everywhere.
So, some people tip when they go to [...]

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