<div class="table-of-contents open"><!--noindex--><div class="table-of-contents__header"><span class="table-of-contents__hide js-table-of-contents-hide">Contents</span></div><ol class="table-of-contents__list js-table-of-contents-list">
<li class="level-1"><a href="#the-most-common-scams-in-thai-restaurants">The Most Common Scams in Thai Restaurants: Read and Don’t Fall for Them</a></li><li class="level-2"><a href="#method-1-small-overcharges">Method 1: Small Overcharges</a></li><li class="level-2"><a href="#method-2-major-price-inflation">Method 2: Major Price Inflation</a></li></ol><!--/noindex--></div><h2 id="the-most-common-scams-in-thai-restaurants">The Most Common Scams in Thai Restaurants: Read and Don’t Fall for Them</h2>
<p>Cunning staff at numerous cafes and restaurants in Thailand periodically test distracted tourists for attentiveness by bringing them bills with totals that exceed the prices listed on the menu. &#8220;Mandry Club&#8221; reveals the two most common tricks.</p>
<h3 id="method-1-small-overcharges">Method 1: Small Overcharges</h3>
<p>Many establishments engage in minor overcharging schemes targeting vacationing foreigners. Often, the bill ends up being 5–10% higher than it should be according to the menu. Few people notice such discrepancies, and even if tourists do spot them, they usually avoid making a scene over a small amount.</p>
<p>But sometimes, you may encounter a much more serious scam.<a href="https://mandry.club/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/taiskaya-kuhnya1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2971" src="https://mandry.club/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/taiskaya-kuhnya1-1024x683.jpg" alt="Common restaurant scams in Thailand to avoid" width="750" height="500" /></a></p>
<h3 id="method-2-major-price-inflation">Method 2: Major Price Inflation</h3>
<p>It happens that the final bill turns out to be significantly higher than initially stated. Tourists usually notice this and demand to see the menu.</p>
<p>Of course, the waitstaff are prepared for this: they bring a different menu with completely different, much higher prices. Employees of such establishments are ready for confrontations and won’t let you leave until you pay the inflated bill. What should you do in this situation?</p>
<p>You can take a photo of the menu with your phone and show it to the waiter. If that doesn’t help—inform them that you intend to call the police. If that argument doesn’t work—then you’ll indeed have to call the authorities. Keep in mind that they will only engage with you if you’re sober. If you’ve had a bit too much to drink, your chances of defending your rights diminish—you’ll most likely end up having to pay.</p>
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