Admission prices Ancient City

[MarcelV]

Tomorrow I am headed to Bangkok and I'm thinking about visiting the Mueang Boran (Ancient City).

Can anyone confirm if I can use my work permit or Thai DL to get in for the Thai price?

[anto]

As far as i know they stopped that Country wide years ago .You will most likely pay Farang price ,and wear you mask ????

[Matzzon]

20k only for you, dear Sir. 50 baht for the wife, and her children are free. If you have child 50% discount on adult price. Welcome!

[MarcelV]

Any recent firsthand experiences?

If having to pay the upped farang price I will forego the visit.

[KhaoNiaw]

Sorry not a recent experience but it didn't work last time I went. That's several years ago now though because I haven't been back. Prior to that it was always possible and we used to go regularly. But I think when the younger generation took over after the old chap passed on, they turned it into much more of a commercial enterprise and that included strict pricing for foreigners. 

[DannyCarlton]

350 baht for non Thais if you book on their website, half price. Well worth the price.

 

 

[baansgr]

22 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said:

350 baht for non Thais if you book on their website, half price. Well worth the price.

 

 

So normally 700?.....how much for Thai...20?

[DannyCarlton]

12 minutes ago, baansgr said:

So normally 700?.....how much for Thai...20?

50

[mngmn]

14 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said:

50

1400% overcharging or only a mere 700% if you book online. Why would anyone in their right mind accept such an insult?

[DannyCarlton]

6 minutes ago, mngmn said:

1400% overcharging or only a mere 700% if you book online. Why would anyone in their right mind accept such an insult?

No. Wrong way to look at it. 700% undercharge for a Thai. 350 baht is very reasonable. 50 baht is rediculously cheap. Would you rather pay 2x350 baht or 350+50 baht?

 

If everyone had to pay 350 baht and you were going alone, would you go?

 

 

[KhaoNiaw]

5 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said:

No. Wrong way to look at it. 700% undercharge for a Thai. 350 baht is very reasonable. 50 baht is rediculously cheap. Would you rather pay 2x350 baht or 350+50 baht?

 

If everyone had to pay 350 baht and you were going alone, would you go?

 

 

Once upon a time it was the same price for all. The founder of the place had a very open view of the world. Once he'd gone I think the values changed and from what I've heard of him I suspect he wouldn't approve.  I'd still say it's probably worth a look for anyone who hasn't been. But we used to go several times a year with family and friends and it was a bit of a surprise the first time I was subject to the foreign price. 

[MarcelV]

12 hours ago, DannyCarlton said:

350 baht for non Thais if you book on their website, half price. Well worth the price.

 

 

I only see the 700 baht price for foreign adults listed. What website are you talking about?

[DannyCarlton]

35 minutes ago, MarcelV said:

I only see the 700 baht price for foreign adults listed. What website are you talking about?

https://www.renown-travel.com/daytripsbangkokarea/ancientcity.html

[mngmn]

13 hours ago, DannyCarlton said:

No. Wrong way to look at it. 700% undercharge for a Thai. 350 baht is very reasonable. 50 baht is rediculously cheap. Would you rather pay 2x350 baht or 350+50 baht?

 

If everyone had to pay 350 baht and you were going alone, would you go?

 

 

Got it!  So the foreigner price is the correct price and Thais are given a 93% discount.

 

The underlying question remains 'Is it worth A$35?'  I have never been there but imagine a totally 'underwhelming' experience, rip off prices for refreshments, filthy toilets with no paper or soap and the whole site overrun by barking stray dogs.  In other words a 'world class' tourist attraction that lucky Thais are able to visit for a whopping discount!

[PatOngo]

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