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In Topic: New Bts "Rabbit" Pass
2012-05-24 18:37:28
meand, on 2012-05-24 17:47:13, said:
lomatopo, on 2012-05-04 08:12:25, said:
When exchanging a valid, stored-value (not a 30-day, ride-based card) card, with ~ 18 baht left (I tried using it to enter, was informed at the gate to see the ticket office) I was asked for the 50 baht deposit. I happened to have the website on my phone, showed it to the agent; she said "sorry, OK, no 50 baht" 
Perhaps they get to pocket the 50 baht as a commission? I did lose the 18 baht as it seemed way too complex to explain/request. Hard to figure why they don't have an automated exchange capability?
http://www.bts.co.th...ass_Rabbit.html
Perhaps they get to pocket the 50 baht as a commission? I did lose the 18 baht as it seemed way too complex to explain/request. Hard to figure why they don't have an automated exchange capability?http://www.bts.co.th...ass_Rabbit.html
Thanks. I'm gonna try this so I can save my 50 baht
Well, they always get you no matter what.
lomatopo didn't pay the 50 baht issuing fee, but he did not get his 18+30 Baht deposit refunded. The 30 Baht are - if I understand correctly - a *hidden* deposit that I guess guarantees that there is always the maximum fare of 45 Baht on the card (you can not enter with less than 15 Baht on your card - 15+30 = 45).
Quote from the website about the 'old' SmartPass:
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For the first issue:
- Non-refundable card issuing fee of 30 Baht
- Traveling deposit of 30 Baht
- Initial value is as specified by the Company
- Non-refundable card issuing fee of 30 Baht
- Traveling deposit of 30 Baht
- Initial value is as specified by the Company
Not absolutely sure about the 30 Baht though.
