National parks near Hua Hin not included in new entry fee price hike for foreigners

[webfact]

The view from top of Khao Daeng view point in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park.

 

By Online Reporter

The national parks located near Hua Hin are not included in a new pricing structure that now sees entry fees double for foreigners.

 

The announcement regarding the new entry fees was posted on the official Facebook page of the Department of National Parks (DNP) on Sept 30.

 

However, nearby national parks, including Kaeng Krachan, Kuiburi, Huay Yang and Khao Sam Roi Yot were not included in the announcement.

 

Entry fees for national parks located near Hua Hin as of June 2022.

Entry fees to national parks located near Hua Hin remain unchanged.

 

Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/national-parks-near-hua-hin-not-included-in-new-entry-fee-price-hike-for-foreigners/

 

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[Pedrogaz]

I stopped going to these parks several years ago. I despise this practice of charging farangs extra. The experiences inside the parks I did visit were generally underwhelming.

[blazes]

The  only  one worth visiting is Doi Intanon.  Gives you a day's break from the heat (without having to hang out in a mall).

 

It's high enough for you to notice the thinness of the oxygen.

[Photoguy21]

I for one will not be going to any of these.

[Harveyboy]

Wow these people know how to please foreign tourists eh ..

[Aussieroaming]

No dramas, I hope foreigners boycott all of their parks. Nice one, foreigners pay a new entry fee to enter Thailand and then pay 10 times the local rate to enter a shabby scabby national park with poor infrastructure. I'll drop my wife off at the entrance if she wants to visit any of them.

 

Hopefully the YouTubers will get the message out about the additional fees being sucked out of tourists and local expats.

 

I would laugh my head off if foreign countries reciprocated for Thai visitors.

[DezLez]

Why not get rid of this ridiculous practice when they introduce the 300Bht Thailand entry fee?

[Boomer6969]

I invite everyone to share this pricing table on their social media. 

[spidermike007]

We must absolutely refuse to pay these jacked up fees. If no foreigners went to these parks, maybe the goons would rethink their idiotic and racist policies. 

 

On a certain level, I understand their desire to charge more to foreign tourists. But, there should be a policy for ex-pats living here. We support the nation on countless levels. So a drivers license, or a pink card should be all that is required, to show we are residents, not tourists. Asking us to pay these prices is dumb and dumber. Not to mention arrogant, and deeply offensive. 

Edited October 8, 2022 by spidermike007

[MrJ2U]

1 hour ago, Pedrogaz said:

I stopped going to these parks several years ago. I despise this practice of charging farangs extra. The experiences inside the parks I did visit were generally underwhelming.

Indeed.

 

[chuang]

1 hour ago, Pedrogaz said:

I stopped going to these parks several years ago. I despise this practice of charging farangs extra. The experiences inside the parks I did visit were generally underwhelming.

Foreigners not only farangs..

[gearbox]

I still can't figure out the Thai national parks entry fees. For a starter is never clear how long you can stay there once the fee is paid.

I was kayaking around the Chicken islands near Krabi and the rangers didn't charge me anything as I was just staying less than half a hour there. Otherwise 400 baht - seems pretty steep to me.

[wwest5829]

I am just another full-time foreign resident put off by this illogic. Really I am quite saddened as one of Thailand's attributes is the natural beauty. I suppose I am reflecting my US experience in visiting the US National Parks. It is a natural aid to developing increased Thai tourism ... instead someone's thinking (OK, lack thereof) just leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Do those studying tourism not learn about the potential tourist cultures? 

Edited October 8, 2022 by wwest5829

[Burma Bill]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

entry fees double for foreigners.

For reference, here in Cambodia, the Government is offering all resident foreigners a free single entry pass to visit the Angkor Wat Archaeological Park to help boost local associated tourism. The foreigners, in employment or retired, must have resided in the Royal Kingdom for 2 complete years. The free pass is worth 37$ (39 GBP, 1400 Baht).

[ed strong]

57 minutes ago, wwest5829 said:

I am just another full-time foreign resident put off by this illogic. Really I am quite saddened as one of Thailand's attributes is the natural beauty. I suppose I am reflecting my US experience in visiting the US National Parks. It is a natural aid to developing increased Thai tourism ... instead someone's thinking (OK, lack thereof) just leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Do those studying tourism not learn about the potential tourist cultures? 

I don't think any studying occurs, just look at restaurant hygiene and service techniques.

 

As a foreigner you cant buy land in Thailand and if you want to step on some of it, the price increases rapidly.

 

Sound to me like you are certainly going to pay for the privilege of living in Thailand.

 

 

[RichardColeman]

Sort of a 'No Blacks' advert for Thailand

[DezLez]

30 minutes ago, ed strong said:

Sound to me like you are certainly going to pay for the privilege of living in Thailand.

Don't we all?

[Anant72]

I haven’t set my foot in any of these parks in years and will certainly not do so now. Besides, I wonder what this money is really for. 

[Bangkok Barry]

I've posted the pricing list on Facebook for Public (world) readership, not just friends.

Edited October 8, 2022 by Bangkok Barry

[digger70]

That's great ,Now the travel agent can tell their clients not to go there and let the greedy sods go broke.

[wwest5829]

4 hours ago, ed strong said:

I don't think any studying occurs, just look at restaurant hygiene and service techniques.

 

As a foreigner you cant buy land in Thailand and if you want to step on some of it, the price increases rapidly.

 

Sound to me like you are certainly going to pay for the privilege of living in Thailand.

 

 

If one choses. I am doing fine on my $2400 USD monthly budget.

[ThailandRyan]

4 hours ago, ed strong said:

I don't think any studying occurs, just look at restaurant hygiene and service techniques.

 

As a foreigner you cant buy land in Thailand and if you want to step on some of it, the price increases rapidly.

 

Sound to me like you are certainly going to pay for the privilege of living in Thailand.

 

 

Why so negative about those that have bought homes, condos here and live here full time. I have never seen you say anything positive about folks living here.  Did you have a terrible experience or something?

[ikke1959]

and than they publish an article on soft power for attracking tourists... They want one thing and the they ruined it by an other announcement like this... Welcome in thr rip off tourism sector of Thailand, while Thailand is wondering why tourists don't want to visit anymore 

[brucegoniners]

How to discourage people from visiting your country, by the Thai Government.

[BangkokReady]

8 hours ago, Harveyboy said:

Wow these people know how to please foreign tourists eh ..

Unfortunately, "just charge them more" seems to be their response to every issue.

[roger101]

Never been to a National Park here and wont until they drop the excessive price for Farangs.

[dirtybirty]

xenophobic money crapping thainess at its best.  bunch of retards 

[Stargeezr]

I have visited Thailand for over 20 years and have been to most of the parks and the last time

my Thai family went to Doi Suthep, I stayed at the entrance with the van driver, and the Thai family enjoyed their visit.

  I had my Thai wife explain that her and I had been their already 2 times in the past and I did not see anything new to

warrant me paying the visitor price. I still enjoy visiting Thailand and seeing the museums and temples with my Thai family

so I have many places I can still go without paying the tourist prices.

[hotchilli]

Rip-off Thailand..

[2baht]

I hope your national parks fit where the sun don't shine, sunshine! ????