Stillthrobbing:
"Why has it gone from 1,000 to 1,500 in just a few short years? Baht's buying power internationally hasn't shrunk. Has there really been that much inflation in Thailand?"
Yes! I've had masters students doing assignments on this recently, the cost of living in BKK has gone up quite a lot over the last ten years with some strong leaps even within the last few months.
'Working men' definitely can't survive (rent, food, clothing, tpt, etc etc.) on 500Baht tips and I hope that punters are not trying to get away with paying this rate.
I agree with ICON, given the cost of living, 1,500 for short time for just accepable service is now the norm.
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