I am staying at the Boss Suites at the bottom of Nana. Really nice place, GF no problem. While staying here I have walked around and asked rates at various places and really am amazed that the walk in rate is so much higher than the internet service rate. When you consider they have to pay the on-line service a commission which is 10%, why would they need to charge a walk in so much more. And they get the cash in hand instead of having to wait for the monthly settlement. Just typical Thai thought patterns.
The only place that has acted with any smarts so far for me is Boss. I booked them on line but decided to extend my stay and asked at the front desk. They quoted me a higher price. I said but I just checked on line and can get it for the lower price and you will have to pay them the commission on top of it. The lady smiled and said ok .... and gave me the same on line price. Yeah .... 1 enlightened Thai. I was surprised she did not reduce the price as she did not have to pay commission or at least split the difference with me. But hey, I got the on line price ... so was happy.