PattayaMale Posted September 4, 2010 Posted September 4, 2010 Today I stopped at the gas station on South Pattaya road. I asked them to fill my motorbike gas tank and happened to notice that the attendant did not clear the display. When he was done he asked for 120 baht. I took the money out to pay him and pulled up put back on my gas cap. I noticed that the next bike asked for 50 baht and the attendant agin did not reset the pump to zero. I said to the attendant "excuse me quotation". It was at this time that he pulled out 60 baht and gave it to me. So be careful. Make sure the attendant re-sets the pump. Quote
Guest beachlover Posted September 4, 2010 Posted September 4, 2010 Yeah, this place seems to have a reputation for this. Just don't use them. There is a thread on this scam here: http://www.sawatdee-gay-thailand.com/forum/gay-thailand-f9/ripped-off-the-pump-t18891.html Quote
Guest Astrrro Posted September 4, 2010 Posted September 4, 2010 Is that the Shell station? Good news s that with a motobike u can't be ripped of too badlly bit with a car, check that pump! Quote
PattayaMale Posted September 4, 2010 Author Posted September 4, 2010 Is that the Shell station? Good news s that with a motobike u can't be ripped of too badlly bit with a car, check that pump! Yes it is this Shell station. It seems like they have new staff. And you are right with a car, watch out Quote
Guest Patexpat Posted September 5, 2010 Posted September 5, 2010 This has been a known problem for years - I simply never use the place and recommend other folk take similar action. Quote
Guest MonkeySee Posted September 5, 2010 Posted September 5, 2010 This has been a known problem for years - I simply never use the place and recommend other folk take similar action. This has been a know problem and not only in Thailand. Years ago, I was scammed at a Vickers station in the US. As for this particular gas station, it is best to either avoid the place or buyer beware. Quote
Guest travelerjim Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 Yes it is this Shell station. It seems like they have new staff. And you are right with a car, watch out Thanks PM for the warning. We will steer clear of them for sure! I always look at the pump when we drive into a gas station, have heard of such similar scams over the years in Thailand. tj Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 http://www.sawatdee-gay-thailand.com That forum is banned in at least parts of Thailand and some servers. I cannot get it in Bangkok, for example. As a regular visitor, I thought you'd know that. Quote
Guest beachlover Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 You assume I don't know that. I do. Does that mean I shouldn't post it here? I found I was able to access it from some connections in Thailand but not from others. I noticed a certain kind of setup, common in hotels with in-room LAN cables would always block it. Last trip I had no problems accessing it from most places I stayed. Quote
