Thai Rider Mistakenly Accepts Korean Won as Japanese Yen After Payment

A Thai delivery rider recently shared an amusing incident on a Facebook group, detailing how he mistakenly accepted South Korean won, believing it to be Japanese yen, after a customer's payment. On September 23, 2026, the rider posted a photo of a foreign banknote, stating he had received what he thought was 5,000 Japanese yen from a customer. According to the rider, the food order cost over 400 baht, and the customer handed him a 5,000-yen note, which he estimated to be worth around 1,000 baht. The customer reportedly told him, “Tip for you. Good luck, my friend.” The rider initially shared the story with a playful caption, writing that it was “sweet from the morning” and jokingly asking, “Can I have this every day?” However, the initial delight turned into confusion when another Facebook user pointed out that the banknote was not Japanese yen but a 5,000 South Korean won note, valued at approximately 122 baht. The incident highlights a common mix-up with foreign currencies, transforming what was perceived as a generous gesture into an unexpected currency confusion for the rider. The post Thai rider mistakes Korean won for Japanese yen after payment appeared first on Khaosod English.