The new guy at 7-Eleven tried to cheat me today. I bought stuff for 123 baht. I gave him 500. He gave me 327 baht back.
Conveniently, the receipt says what I have given him and what the change should be. No math needed.
It was crowded and as I counted the money someone else moved in front of me. I went aside and said in broken Thai to one of the girls that 50 baht was missing. I was still holding the cash in my hand.
I can’t be sure but I think it was deliberate. The cashier was too unsurprised. He avoided eye contact but grinned that broad sheepish smile Thais do when they are in trouble. The other staff, people who have been there longer and who know me, went tense and quiet. The cashier gave me another 50 baht.
Got to watch your money.
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