Incorrect change and such like.

[Blacktouch]

I will say it again: in places that are dimly lit or where you would have to wait for change always pay correct amount. At 7-Eleven counter and similar pay with 1000 THB notes.[/QUOTE]

You are so damn right.

When in Thailand I try to change as much 1000 notes in shops like 7-Eleven or restaurants. Then tend to collect loads of 100 notes of which I will use in bars and clubs etc.

So whatever I buy in 7-Eleven, I always pay with a 1000 THB note. They have loads and dont mind. This works well for me. When in the bars and restaurants my friends are surprised by the amount of small notes I have in my wallet and beg me to change some of their larger notes, so they can pay their bill.

[jimnbkk]

I get around the 1000-Baht note problem by getting smaller bills from the ATM. I am not sure if all ATMs do it, but SCB ATMs have a choice of taking 400 or 900 Baht, and if you wish you can take, for example, 2900 Baht out. Very convenient.

[francois]

If I only have a 1000 Baht note, I pay with that and I receive the correct change. No problem. Although sometimes they have to make a run to the 7-11 to get some change.

[Blacktouch]

If I only have a 1000 Baht note, I pay with that and I receive the correct change. No problem. Although sometimes they have to make a run to the 7-11 to get some change.

Lol. Hence the reason I have loads of 1000 Baht notes changed beforehand, so I can pay the bar, stopping them having to go to a 7-11 to get change. It's a win win for all .