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nzers Jun 21st, 2006 09:32 PM

Using Ratt for Airport Transport - do we tip?
 
Hi.

Sorry if this seems like a trivial question, but we are using Ratt's transfer from the Airport to the Hotel. She states her fee to be B500 net. Do I need to make sure I have extra little change for the expressway fee & how much , if anything do we tip for this -

Thanks in advance

nzers

rhkkmk Jun 22nd, 2006 10:04 AM

as a westerner i always tip for good service....i suggest you do if she is providing other services for you...

as for tolls, i suspect she will cover that...if not have a 100B at the ready...there are many ATM's at the airport...or you can owe it to her if she is doing other things for you

rhkkmk Jun 22nd, 2006 10:05 AM

also remember that aiprot pickups are really a waste of time for these tour operators as they have to wait a long time for you...she is really doing you a favor...500 is cheap

rhkkmk Jun 22nd, 2006 10:05 AM

she may want you to pay for the parking, but i doubt it if she told you "net"....to me that means all inclusive...

glorialf Jun 22nd, 2006 11:21 AM

I'm with Bill - I always tip generously for good service in the developing world.

hawaiiantraveler Jun 22nd, 2006 12:01 PM

price includes all toll charges.

yes we did tip for good service

Aloha!

Eekthecat Jun 22nd, 2006 02:59 PM

make sure you specify which exit to meet her in. When you walk out you can either turn left or right.

We booked Ratt and missed her because we turned left and she said she was waiting right.

hope you have a great trip

Eek

btnbytrvlbug Jun 22nd, 2006 03:35 PM

okay, dumb question - who/what is ratt?

rhkkmk Jun 22nd, 2006 07:50 PM

ratt is a driver who many of us have used in bkk....she is excellent...do a search here for rat or ratt


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