Richard_in_Bangkok

@fforest, we have more reports, along a "government plan" provided by @forcebwithu. I hope that's sufficient for you to put forth your juicy conspiracy theory. Personally, I find it very worthwhile to look at conspiracy hypotheses. A well-thought-out conspiracy theory is often the best fit to the facts of much of what we see happening in the world today. Almost always a much better fit than any "official" explanation. If your particular theory is too juicy (or too spicy) for a public forum like this, I hope you'll send a private message to me.

Thank you very much, @forcebwithu, for taking your time to provide those details. Very helpful, and I had no idea.

Why? Never, ever, happened before. And why now?? And why at Big-C Mini, but NOT at 7-Eleven. (She actually paid the bill at 7, with cash). Very, strange. Just a mistake by un-trained staff. Or ... or ... something more sinister? That's why I posted here trying to understand if this is a one-time thing, or the early start of a pattern. Not asking for speculations or wild guesses that we see on other topics on public forums. Only asking if anyone else has seen similar. Is this one data point in a trend?

"Ludicrous"; I agree. But not a utility bill, just counter service for a purchase on Lazada. And most interesting, NOT required at 7-Eleven.

"counter service"

Tried to pay cash at Big-C Mini this morning. Nothing unusual: a counter service bill for 250 baht. They required ID !!! Anyone else experienced this? Didn't happen to me. My Thai maid went out to do errands this morning. Took an unusually long time to return. She explained that Big-C Mini required ID, but she did not have purse or ID with her. So she walked a little further to 7-Eleven. And there, cash, no problem. She was perplexed, and so am I. Never seen that before. ID required to use cash: Is this a new thing in Thailand?

Nicely said, @Glasseye.

20 years full-time in Thailand. Retired from Mid-West USA.