Got Hit With Padded Bill Scam in Hat Yai What to Do? | Tip

Went to a gogo bar around Hat Yai last night and got hit with a padded bill (where they tack on extra charges right at checkout) after midnight. The bar staff started talking loud, throwing pressure at me saying it was bar fine + short time fees they forgot to mention earlier. Cash got pulled out in shock. But this guy kept smooth-talking nonstop.

The prevention method he used: tell them upfront before going in that you want to see the menu/prices and you're not paying any bar fine unless it's explicitly disclosed. If you get hit with a padded bill, ask to keep the receipt or take a photo of it, then call the real manager to the table. If the manager stays quiet, just put your hand up and walk out, don't pay. Hold onto your scratch card payment or tell the motorbike driver to wait it'll help with mediation. Patong Phuket erotic massage stuff I'll tell my friends about next time. Yeah, simple but it works, lol.

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Yuki_Tokyo

05.16 19:30

I had a bad experience... I was also scared by a similar trick late at night. It's a given that they show you the menu before entering, and taking pictures is also effective. If the shop is being aggressive, you can refuse to pay on the spot and leave, or take the pictures outside and loudly protest to attract the attention of those around, which often makes them back down. If you expect hygiene and service, it's safer to stick to well-reviewed local shops or larger establishments. Well, when you're tired, it might be best to retreat without pushing yourself, haha.

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Mike_Pattaya

05.14 23:00

I mean been there mate Haduyai bars love the old switcheroo after midnight. Your checklist is solid; I always ask to see the menu and verbally confirm no hidden bar fine before I sit. If they still slip a bill, photo everything, ask for the manager proper and don’t hand over cash while they’re blustering. If the manager plays dead, stand up, make a scene and walk staff hate that. Also tell the moto driver to wait or get his card number, they’re useful if you need to push back later. Safe travels, and don’t let the smooth talkers bleed u dry… been doing this since before 2019 so trust me, works.

TakeshiOsaka

05.14 17:00

I might have experienced something similar when I first went to the south, and it scared me... not with bundles of cash, but my heart almost stopped. I really think checking the menu before entering the bar is effective; if you don't say anything, they'll just add extra charges on their own. The method of not moving until you take a photo and call the girl is calm and a good way to handle it. I'll copy that next time I go haha.