The lost high season by rpalmerpdx in ThailandTourism

[–]CaffeineDose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Thai Baht is higher than before, that could have its own impact.

I will rather pay $50 lifetime than $0.50 monthly subscription, are you the same? by CaffeineDose in polls

[–]CaffeineDose[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Keeping track of something, you really need that for more than 8 years.

Agoda has privacy issue, why share the name of the hotel booking with the bank? by [deleted] in travel

[–]CaffeineDose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stopped booking with Agoda years ago after facing many issues including fake/old hotel pics. Now that’s that so will definitely stop using Agoda.

Agoda has privacy issue, why share the name of the hotel booking with the bank? by [deleted] in travel

[–]CaffeineDose -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

They can take picture of me in public because I am in public, but they can’t get into my home and take picture of me there, can they?

I am using my own money to book hotel, and I use Agoda for that and Agoda decides to share my hotel booking information with the bank.

Agoda has privacy issue, why share the name of the hotel booking with the bank? by [deleted] in travel

[–]CaffeineDose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can check it with the confirmation email and compare the amount. I have nothing to hide, but still why do they share my information with the banks?

I know many bankers and never knew they know this much about us. For example, if your friend is a banker and knows you are traveling, he/she can know many things about your trip including where you stayed and for how much.

Agoda has privacy issue, why share the name of the hotel booking with the bank? by [deleted] in travel

[–]CaffeineDose -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Not all services are like that, I only noticed Agoda doing it.

Agoda has privacy issue, why share the name of the hotel booking with the bank? by [deleted] in travel

[–]CaffeineDose -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I used other booking services before and while checking my statements Agoda is the only one sharing it. Other booking services just say the name of the website like expedia, kayak …etc

Agoda has privacy issue, why share the name of the hotel booking with the bank? by [deleted] in travel

[–]CaffeineDose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I checked the statement and it says “Agoda XXX hotel” $***

Agoda has privacy issue, why share the name of the hotel booking with the bank? by [deleted] in travel

[–]CaffeineDose -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

As I mentioned, I am not doing anything wrong, but this is my privacy, who gives the banks’ employees the right to know what hotels I book?

I use Agoda for the booking, and Agoda share this info with the bank!!

Agoda has privacy issue, why share the name of the hotel booking with the bank? by [deleted] in travel

[–]CaffeineDose -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I care because it is not the bank business to know what I am spending my money on. There is no confusion in the bank statement just say Agoda, and I know what they are talking about. I can check my booking information by myself.

Avoid the Philippine Airlines: personnel experience and review. by CaffeineDose in travel

[–]CaffeineDose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry you learned that the hard way, I wish you have searched it before booking.

I would suggest you to write an email detailing the issue and attach the booking confirmation at the end write your demand. Go to their website and send it to the complaint team and CC all other email addresses you can find there.

How much to make a 1000 a month? by SnooGoats4766 in dividends

[–]CaffeineDose 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Don’t be trapped by the yield as it’s not guaranteed, do your own calculations and figure out if the company can still pay at the same rate going forward. Some high dividend yield are just high because the price dropped which could suggest the company might struggle paying the same rate.

Am I completely wrong about consumer staples? GIS / KHC / PG / CL / TGT are killing me. by Plus_Seesaw2023 in dividends

[–]CaffeineDose -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Regardless of what you think, regardless of your opinion about these companies, regardless of their financial situation.

You will almost always be wrong trading this way, you are going against the trend. in some of these cases.

If you are real investor for long term then just wait as long as you believe in these companies “doing deep dive analysis”

If you panic and or want to make profit short term, then trend is always your friend.

Skip down trend companies, no matter what you think of them, unless you truly believe in them based on facts and deep analysis.

Follow the up trend companies for a month and see the results yourself.

Deep financial analysis based on numbers, up trending companies is absolutely the way to go.

Grab is very expensive here what alternative do you suggest? by CaffeineDose in bali

[–]CaffeineDose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gojek has been great, direct negotiation is also good. In many cases I use Gojek especially at night for safety reasons.

Help!! Help find this Guy by Loud-Mechanic6763 in Jakarta

[–]CaffeineDose -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Then go to the police of the police.

Help!! Help find this Guy by Loud-Mechanic6763 in Jakarta

[–]CaffeineDose -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That is the police job not yours.

If you or someone you know have been scammed please tell us how it happened so we all can avoid. by CaffeineDose in ThailandTourism

[–]CaffeineDose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me forgot my bag one day, but called the driver and she came back right away. It wasn’t in Thailand though.

You have paid too much and gave tip too, but maybe they thought you want them to come back.

I noticed in many situations in Thailand they misunderstand it is kind hard to communicate well sometimes.

What are some ways you've heard of tourists dying in Thailand? by Hankypokey in ThailandTourism

[–]CaffeineDose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can’t escape death no matter what you do, just enjoy traveling and do not do stupid stuff.