Nong Ram beach upped farang price to 50 thb

[EVENKEEL]

So went there yesteray, entry price is or was 20 thb per vehicle and 20 thb per farang. Had the money ready, nope now us farang must pay 50 thb each. It won't stop me from taking fam there because it's nice but come on.

[stoner]

did they include a reach around at least ? 

[NanLaew]

Nong Ram beach?

[Lemsta69]

They're just trying to Move Forward by pricing foreigners out ????

[EVENKEEL]

18 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

Nong Ram beach?

It's out past Utapao Airport

[KhunLA]

TAT needs to update their info.  Appears you're lucky to be allowed there at all:

Edited May 28, 2023 by KhunLA

[EVENKEEL]

36 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

TAT needs to update their info.  Appears you're lucky to be allowed there at all:

I'm confused, I know I've been going to this beach for a few years now, it was closed during Covid. 

Edited May 28, 2023 by EVENKEEL

[sirineou]

I am not sure if it applies everywhere or even if it's because they just don't care enough to argue about it, But everywhere  we go here in Isaan that requires "Farang" pay a fee different than Thais my wife argues that I am Thai, shows them my drivers licence and yellow book , and so far I never had to pay "Farang" price at area parks. 

Does not hurt to give it a try, what do you have to loose. 

[bigt3116]

5 minutes ago, sirineou said:

shows them my drivers licence and yellow book

The yellow book proves that you are NOT Thai!

[sirineou]

8 minutes ago, bigt3116 said:

The yellow book proves that you are NOT Thai!

But that I live permanently in Thailand. As I said not sure that they do because they dont care enough to argue. but I never paid so far. Up to you if you want to try it or not. 

[Celsius]

1 hour ago, KhunLA said:

TAT needs to update their info.  Appears you're lucky to be allowed there at all:

 

No.

 

You are allowed to stay at the beach. You are not allowed to stay overnight. 

[EVENKEEL]

20 minutes ago, sirineou said:

I am not sure if it applies everywhere or even if it's because they just don't care enough to argue about it, But everywhere  we go here in Isaan that requires "Farang" pay a fee different than Thais my wife argues that I am Thai, shows them my drivers licence and yellow book , and so far I never had to pay "Farang" price at area parks. 

Does not hurt to give it a try, what do you have to loose. 

I don't have a yellow book, have a Thai DL. I show the DL at other parks like water parks and such. And, I'm not willing to ruin the fun day at the beach by having the ole lady do the talking for me.

[sirineou]

8 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

I don't have a yellow book, have a Thai DL. I show the DL at other parks like water parks and such. And, I'm not willing to ruin the fun day at the beach by having the ole lady do the talking for me.

i don't speak Thai as good as you, but how would asking not to pay the extra fee would ruin you day? 

[KhunLA]

10 minutes ago, Celsius said:

 

No.

 

You are allowed to stay at the beach. You are not allowed to stay overnight. 

Not to be picky, but it doesn't say anything about 'overnight', simply 'Thais only allowed in the area'

 

Obviously not enforced, a good thing.

 

Unless of course you show up khee nok or obviously under the influence, gives them discretion to refuse you entry ????

[Celsius]

11 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Not to be picky, but it doesn't say anything about 'overnight', simply 'Thais only allowed in the area'

 

Obviously not enforced, a good thing.

 

Unless of course you show up khee nok or obviously under the influence, gives them discretion to refuse you entry ????

 

Yea, I think TAT wrote this because they have some "hotels" on the beach, but only Thai citizens are allowed to stay there overnight.

 

Or maybe this is the official rule, but they allow you to come in if you come with a Thai. Either way, you can not stay overnight if you are Farang mug.

Edited May 28, 2023 by Celsius

[bigt3116]

36 minutes ago, sirineou said:

But that I live permanently in Thailand

Nope, does not prove that at all! All it is, is a proof of the address that you stay, whilst in Thailand.

[Neeranam]

1 hour ago, KhunLA said:

Unless of course you show up khee nok

What does this mean?

[Neeranam]

2 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

I'm confused, I know I've been going to this beach for a few years now, it was closed during Covid. 

This 50 baht is not a foreigner price, at least it doesn't say that.

[DrJoy]

3 hours ago, sirineou said:

requires "Farang" pay a fee different than Thais my wife argues that I am Thai, shows them my drivers licence and yellow book

Same here.

Done this several times, never a problem

[KhunLA]

1 hour ago, Neeranam said:

What does this mean?

Literally ... (sh!t of bird) bird sh!t

... dirty, unkept, skint 

Edited May 28, 2023 by KhunLA

[EVENKEEL]

6 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Not to be picky, but it doesn't say anything about 'overnight', simply 'Thais only allowed in the area'

 

Obviously not enforced, a good thing.

 

Unless of course you show up khee nok or obviously under the influence, gives them discretion to refuse you entry ????

I'm thinking it's 2 separate beaches near one another with similiar names. Both run by Navy

[EVENKEEL]

4 hours ago, Neeranam said:

This 50 baht is not a foreigner price, at least it doesn't say that.

I asked the kid and she says it talk about improvement money.

[Neeranam]

7 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

I asked the kid and she says it talk about improvement money.

I think 'upkeep'. 

[Just Curious]

On 5/28/2023 at 10:06 AM, Celsius said:

 

Yea, I think TAT wrote this because they have some "hotels" on the beach, but only Thai citizens are allowed to stay there overnight.

 

Or maybe this is the official rule, but they allow you to come in if you come with a Thai. Either way, you can not stay overnight if you are Farang mug.

I've stayed overnight there regularly - with my Thai wife.

[Just Curious]

On 5/28/2023 at 4:32 PM, EVENKEEL said:

I'm thinking it's 2 separate beaches near one another with similiar names. Both run by Navy

Haat Nang Ram and Haat Nang Rong

[2baht]

On 5/28/2023 at 10:57 AM, KhunLA said:

Unless of course you show up khee nok

With bird droppings???

[foreverlomsak]

Unlucky, about 10 years ago I must of got the "prize of the century".

Drove the wife, our kids and some of the extended family to national park which had a water feature.

Notice board showed prices per Thai, per Farang (times 3 if I remember correctly) and per car. OK I thought it's been a bit of a nightmare finding the place, I'll not rock the boat over my higher price.

The gate attendant counted the Thai's, think it was 6 kids and 3 adults, plus car, XXX Baht, (OK here goes I thought), he looks at me and says "You take here, you Free".

Gob-smacked, never happened anywhere else, in fact the mark-up in some other parks has been so high for me the wife has refused to go in.

[kwilco]

Haven't been there for a while - it was my favourite "Pattaya" beach.

I don't remember paying, though.

[kwilco]

On 5/28/2023 at 7:17 AM, KhunLA said:

Literally ... (sh!t of bird) bird sh!t

... dirty, unkept, skint 

Apprarently not, it refers to a type of small Farang the fruit. Something to do with the tone.

[JeffersLos]

On 6/12/2023 at 11:46 AM, foreverlomsak said:

the wife has refused to go in.

Mine too.

 

I thought it was a fantastic show of solidarity, until I realized that it was because the only somtam stall was outside.