1 hour ago, Merrill said:

Ne How how does that go down or making the error of calling a Thai Laos or Mong?

Calling a Thai person any of these when you know they are Thai would be deemed as a way to insult someone.

 

It's a shame that so many people can live in Thailand for years and have little or no understanding of Thai culture and manners. 

 

Connecting this with dual pricing one has to be very careful.

 

So many snowflakes.  It's their country they can implement whatever pricing system they wish.  We are foreigners, we in most cases earn or have access to a lot more money than most Thais.

I've read some of the responses here. Some are intelligent but some are very ignorant. In most western countries, dual-pricing based on race, looks or physical attributes, is considered discrimination at best and racism at worst. When I used to complain to my Thai wife why we had to get separated and I go through the 'farang' line and pay more, she'd say: "That's just how it is!" and "Stop complaining!". She thought that I was complaining over nothing. One day, when we went to visit a popular site in Bangkok, I lined up in the 'farang' line and my then wife and our 9-year-old son lined up in the Asian-looking line. A guy in uniform spotted my not-so Asian-looking son and instructed him to go to the 'farang' line. As my son walked over to me, my wife sprung into action and screamed at the guy in uniform that our son was Thai. In the same breath, she yelled at my son to get back in the Thai line. My son looked at me confused but walked back over to his mother after I nodded that it was alright. The guy in uniform crept away, never to be heard from again.

I have a few take-aways here: my son, albeit of mixed heritage, is a Thai national. In fact, he has three nationalities. The guy in uniform did discrimatory racial profiling instead of asking for proof of citizenship. Even a 9-year-old 'farang' would need a passport to enter Thailand, right? Thais want me to accept when they are racist but fly off the handle when they themselves experience such. And finally, if it looks like racism, it probably is racism.

I'm sick to death of hearing excuses from Thais and non-Thais alike who justify dual-pricing because 'farangs' are allegedly wealthy, or, 'farangs' don't pay taxes, or, that's just how it is. Thailand is being left behind. My two Thai children (who are now adults and have three nationalities each) prefer not to have anything to do with Thailand. They live and work in their chosen country because, as they say, Thailand is a backward country and does not meet 21st Century expectations.

In the USA, many state parks, beaches, and other places have dual prices for state residents or out of state residents.  The price differences are not really very huge so unless one goes to a place many many times each year, I do not think there is a large price burden.  I understand why a person may be upset about dual pricing but I do not see it as something to dwell on or be too concerned about.

On 4/30/2025 at 6:08 AM, MarkBR said:

So many snowflakes.  It's their country they can implement whatever pricing system they wish.  We are foreigners, we in most cases earn or have access to a lot more money than most Thais.

I agree.  Tempest in a tea cup and not worth getting worked up over.  It just is not that significant

53 minutes ago, ZigM said:

I've read some of the responses here. Some are intelligent but some are very ignorant. In most western countries, dual-pricing based on race, looks or physical attributes, is considered discrimination at best and racism at worst. When I used to complain to my Thai wife why we had to get separated and I go through the 'farang' line and pay more, she'd say: "That's just how it is!" and "Stop complaining!". She thought that I was complaining over nothing. One day, when we went to visit a popular site in Bangkok, I lined up in the 'farang' line and my then wife and our 9-year-old son lined up in the Asian-looking line. A guy in uniform spotted my not-so Asian-looking son and instructed him to go to the 'farang' line. As my son walked over to me, my wife sprung into action and screamed at the guy in uniform that our son was Thai. In the same breath, she yelled at my son to get back in the Thai line. My son looked at me confused but walked back over to his mother after I nodded that it was alright. The guy in uniform crept away, never to be heard from again.

I have a few take-aways here: my son, albeit of mixed heritage, is a Thai national. In fact, he has three nationalities. The guy in uniform did discrimatory racial profiling instead of asking for proof of citizenship. Even a 9-year-old 'farang' would need a passport to enter Thailand, right? Thais want me to accept when they are racist but fly off the handle when they themselves experience such. And finally, if it looks like racism, it probably is racism.

I'm sick to death of hearing excuses from Thais and non-Thais alike who justify dual-pricing because 'farangs' are allegedly wealthy, or, 'farangs' don't pay taxes, or, that's just how it is. Thailand is being left behind. My two Thai children (who are now adults and have three nationalities each) prefer not to have anything to do with Thailand. They live and work in their chosen country because, as they say, Thailand is a backward country and does not meet 21st Century expectations.

 

 

Your post makes some very sweeping generalisations, and much of it is based on misunderstanding…. This results in you misinterpreting the problem....

First, there is no such thing as a “farang line.” Dual pricing in Thailand is applied to all foreigners—including Asian nationals from neighbouring countries — not just Westerners. When an individual staff member makes a mistake by judging someone on appearance, that’s poor training, not an official policy of “racial profiling.”

Second, calling dual pricing “racism” is itself oversimplified. This isn’t about skin colour or race—it’s about nationality, and while misguided, it is applied across the board. Dismissing Thailand as “backward” or branding Thai people as racist on the basis of one family anecdote says more about prejudice than about the policy itself.

The real problem with dual pricing is not racism but bad management policy. Thailand relies heavily on tourism, yet charging foreigners inflated rates creates resentment, damages international perception, and does little to fund or preserve the attractions themselves. In most cases, the additional income is minimal compared to what could be gained from repeat visits and wider spending inside and around attractions.
Plenty of countries offer small local discounts for residents, students, or groups—but what Thailand does is an excessive surcharge, sometimes up to 10 times the local fee. That’s what needs to change: not because it’s “racist,” but because it’s counterproductive and undermines Thailand’s tourism industry.
 

On 4/30/2025 at 11:08 AM, MarkBR said:

So many snowflakes.  It's their country they can implement whatever pricing system they wish.  We are foreigners, we in most cases earn or have access to a lot more money than most Thais.

 

 

Possibly the most facile comment on this thread

38 minutes ago, gk10012001 said:

In the USA, many state parks, beaches, and other places have dual prices for state residents or out of state residents.  The price differences are not really very huge so unless one goes to a place many many times each year, I do not think there is a large price burden.  I understand why a person may be upset about dual pricing but I do not see it as something to dwell on or be too concerned about.

 

You are, by your own admission, making a false comparison. All over the world DISCOUNTS are given to certain groups – locals, elderly students, etc., etc. – these are a percentage off a standard fee   You can also get long-term or repeat entrance deals as well.–they are NOT a ten times surcharge on the standard price. These are all designed to help admissions to a particular attraction so more can enjoy it, not to deter people or price gouge.

52 minutes ago, kwilco said:

 

You are, by your own admission, making a false comparison. All over the world DISCOUNTS are given to certain groups – locals, elderly students, etc., etc. – these are a percentage off a standard fee   You can also get long-term or repeat entrance deals as well.–they are NOT a ten times surcharge on the standard price. These are all designed to help admissions to a particular attraction so more can enjoy it, not to deter people or price gouge.

You are making assumptions that the pricing is to deter people or price gouge.  no intent of the pricing is listed anywhere . If the intent was to deter people, they simply would deny non-Thais entry!  You are of course entitled to your opinion.  And people are free to choose to pay or not go to such places.

1 hour ago, gk10012001 said:

You are making assumptions that the pricing is to deter people or price gouge.  no intent of the pricing is listed anywhere . If the intent was to deter people, they simply would deny non-Thais entry!  You are of course entitled to your opinion.  And people are free to choose to pay or not go to such places.

 

What absolute nonsense! I most certainly am not! – I’m saying the EFFECT is it deters people from entering – as I said, it is an example of BAD MANAGEMENT – I have said it has little or no significant benefit to any attraction that practices this. I have also said that parks and other attractions benefit from having MORE visitors, as once there, they spend more in the attraction and the surrounding locale. I'm not making assumptions. I'm coming to my conclusions from extensive reading and evidence

 

"And people are free to choose to pay or not go to such places."

-That is just banal in the extreme – when you run an attraction, you pay attention to market forces and how they influence people's choices – the main considerations being price and satisfaction.

3 hours ago, gk10012001 said:

I agree.  Tempest in a tea cup and not worth getting worked up over.  It just is not that significant

Sorry but as someone who makes a LOT of visits to Thai national parks, I cn see the damage this policy has contributed over the decades in both financing the parks and conservation efforts.

47 minutes ago, kwilco said:

Sorry but as someone who makes a LOT of visits to Thai national parks, I cn see the damage this policy has contributed over the decades in both financing the parks and conservation efforts.

I can see how people from the West would be significantly impacted by this situation. The sum of 300 baht translates to approximately $9.30 USD. For many, this may seem like an unattainable amount, highlighting the financial challenges that individuals from the West often face in different nations.

28 minutes ago, nick supreme said:

I can see how people from the West would be significantly impacted by this situation. The sum of 300 baht translates to approximately $9.30 USD. For many, this may seem like an unattainable amount, highlighting the financial challenges that individuals from the West often face in different nations.

How many times have you visited national parks? s I said it is part of a bad management strategy, and how many nights have you stayed in a national park? Which park charged you 300 baht?

 

The problem is, of course, that many foreigners simply have no understanding of the dual-price system and the effects it has.

I don't think they even know how the National Parks are funded

 

My wife tells me to wait in the car whenever we go anywhere and have to pay for things, she tends to get upset with anything where thais charge more because I am a farang. I know in Australia there are price variances for locals and non locals but that is due to the locals paying council fees to maintain them, my old boat ramp at a near by town charged more for non locals(double price) as the local council were the ones that maintained it(meaning locals paid for it with their council rates), which is only fair. Here in Thailand locals do not pay for anything, it is all govt funded, double price would be fine but not 900% is a bit over the top, its the thai thinking that all foreigners are rich that causes it to happen, realistic prices would not cause these problems .

 

7 hours ago, nick supreme said:

I can see how people from the West would be significantly impacted by this situation. The sum of 300 baht translates to approximately $9.30 USD. For many, this may seem like an unattainable amount, highlighting the financial challenges that individuals from the West often face in different nations.

I think we would all agree if the BS stopped at the airport. Sadly it is only the beginning.🙃🙃

7 hours ago, kwilco said:

How many times have you visited national parks? s I said it is part of a bad management strategy, and how many nights have you stayed in a national park? Which park charged you 300 baht?

 

The problem is, of course, that many foreigners simply have no understanding of the dual-price system and the effects it has.

I don't think they even know how the National Parks are funded

 

Ummm...what are the effects?🙃🙃

Thank you for the reactions to my post. I'd like to thank those who are in favour of abolishing dual-pricing in Thailand. The Thai government should introduce a law banning it immediately. Discrimination and racism are well defined internationally. I'm not going to educate why some countries have banned dual-pricing and discrimination altogether, but the more progressive countries have embraced equality for good reason. To defend dual-pricing is just as twisted as defending slavery provided it is better regulated. Slavery is slavery and discrimination is discrimination. There are no grey areas. Some commentators have provided their uninformed opinions that because foreigners are "wealthy", that dual pricing is totally acceptable and not a big deal. A storm in a tea cup, so to speak. Some commentators wanted to know how this affected foreigners.

 

OK, this is how it affects me:

 

When my Thai wife and I wanted to renovate our house, she told me to come to Thailand after she negotiated a fixed fee with the builder. Half way through the renovations, I arrived to inspect the work. The Thai builder was extremely upset and complained that had he known that she was married to a "farang", that he would have charged triple the price. He wanted to renegotiate. So, instead of the agreed 800,000 baht, he would have charged us 2.4 million. How is that fair? How can that be legal? But based on some comments, some of you think it's OK.

 

Another example: when I wanted to buy a money bag at a market in Bangkok for the advertised 450 baht, the sales person asked for 800 baht. When I pointed to the price tag of 450 baht, he said: "For you...800 baht!". Just as he said that, my wife walked up behind me and told me not to buy the bag. After a brief exchange of words, the sales person offered the bag to my wife for the advertised 450 baht. He made it clear that he was selling it to my wife only but not to me (the farang). If commentators still feel that this conduct is acceptable they should get their heads examined. Racial profiling should be illegal. It is illegal in most western countries for good reason. To manipulate the price based on racial profiling is wrong. I shouldn't have to re-prosecute that racial profiling, discrimination and racism is wrong. 

 

Another example: when I recently called to book a hotel room, I was expecting the advertised special offer of 1,400 baht per night. But when I asked the hotel to confirm the price, I heard a man whisper to the receptionist upon which she said: "We have a special offer for you of 2,400 baht just for tonight". How is that 'special' after slapping 1,000 baht on top of the advertised special offer just because I'm a 'farang'. Yes, that even infuriated my wife. We booked elsewhere.

 

The same when I inquired about a bus tour earlier this year into a neighbouring country. When I called, it was 46,000 baht or more. When my wife called, it was only 34,000 baht. The excuse was that they'd get me the visa into the neighbouring country. However, I still had to line-up and get the visa myself. Don't Thais also have to go through border checks? 

 

I also don't like people referring to me as a farang. I don't call Thais Asians. When I travelled with my wife with the above mentioned tour operator, the bus driver never addressed me directly but told my wife to: 'Tell the farang to do this...', 'Tell the farang to do that...'   I therefore complained to the tour operator who agreed that the driver must address me directly and use my name as I am listed on the tour papers. The driver's behavior was rude, inconsiderate and it was racist because the way I was treated was based on my heritage and looks.

 

Here's another example: when a friend of mine was dating a Thai woman, a wealthy and drunk Thai person ran over and killed the woman's 20-year old daughter. Although there were numerous witnesses, the police did nothing. When my 'farang' friend accompanied the grieving mother to the police station, he was instructed to wait outside. When the grieving mother re-appeared, she said that the police wanted her 'farang boyfriend' to pay $6,000 for them to re-examine the case. Is this normal? Is this Thai standard? Dual pricing for what? For the police to do their job?

 

I have dozens and dozens of examples spanning more than 20 years where racial profiling, gossip and making assumptions is still acceptable in this country. I have many Thai acquaintances living across the globe. None of them want to return to Thailand except to visit family. As one of them recently said: "I'd rather be a poor person in Australia than a wealthy person in Thailand". I know this must be difficult for some to grasp, and people with twisted views will want to try to ridicule my experiences but I don't care who you are, where you are from or what your wealth is. In my book, as per the Human Rights Charter, we are all equal. Period. 

24 minutes ago, ZigM said:

Thank you for the reactions to my post. I'd like to thank those who are in favour of abolishing dual-pricing in Thailand. The Thai government should introduce a law banning it immediately. Discrimination and racism are well defined internationally. I'm not going to educate why some countries have banned dual-pricing and discrimination altogether, but the more progressive countries have embraced equality for good reason. To defend dual-pricing is just as twisted as defending slavery provided it is better regulated. Slavery is slavery and discrimination is discrimination. There are no grey areas. Some commentators have provided their uninformed opinion that because foreigners are "wealthy", that dual pricing is totally acceptable and not a big deal. Some commentators wanted to know how this affects me.

 

OK, this is how it affects me:

 

When my Thai wife and I wanted to renovate our house, she told me to come to Thailand after she negotiated a fee with the builder. Half way through the renovations, I appeared to inspect the work. The Thai builder was very upset and complained that had he known that she was married to a "farang", that he would have charged triple the price. So, instead of the agreed 800,000 baht, he would have charged us 2.4 million. How is that fair? How can that be legal? But some of you think it's OK.

 

Another example: when I wanted to buy a bag at a market in Bangkok for the advertised 450 baht, the sales person asked for 800 baht. When I pointed to the price tag of 450 baht, he said: "For you...800 baht!". Just as he said that, my wife walked up behind me and told me not to buy the bag. After a brief exchange of words, the sales person offered the bag to my wife for the advertised 450 baht. He made it clear that he was selling it to my wife but not the 'farang' (me). If commentators still feel that this conduct is acceptable they should get their heads examined. Racial profiling should be illegal. It is illegal in most western countries for good reason. To manipulate the price based on racial profiling is wrong. I shouldn't have to re-prosecute that racial profiling, discrimination and racism is wrong.

 

Another example: when I called to book a hotel room, I was expecting the advertised special offer of 1,400 baht per night. But when I asked the hotel to confirm the price, I heard a man whisper to the receptionist upon which she said: "We have a special offer for you of 2,400 baht just for tonight". How is that 'special' after slapping 1,000 baht on top of the advertised special offer just because I'm a 'farang'. Yes, that even infuriated my wife. We booked elsewhere.

 

The same when I inquired about a bus tour into a neighbouring country. When I called, it was 46,000 baht or more. When my wife called, it was only 34,000 baht. The excuse was that they'd get me the visa into the neighbouring country. However, I still had to line-up and get the visa myself. Don't Thais also have to go through border checks? 

 

I also don't like people referring to me as a farang. I don't call Thais Asians. When I travelled with my wife with the above mentioned tour operator, the bus driver never addressed me directly but told my wife to: 'Tell the farang to do this...', 'Tell the farang to do that...'

I therefore complained to the tour operator who agreed that the driver must address me directly and use my name as I am listed on the tour papers. The driver's behavior was rude, inconsiderate and it was racist because the way I was treated was based on my looks.

 

Here's another example: when a friend of mine was dating a Thai woman, a wealthy and drunk Thai person ran over and killed the woman's 20-year old daughter. Although there were numerous witnesses, the police did nothing. When my 'farang' friend accompanied the grieving mother to the police station, he was instructed to wait outside. When the grieving mother re-appeared, she said that the police wanted her 'farang boyfriend' to pay $6,000 for them to re-examine the case. Is this normal? Is this Thai standard? Dual pricing for what? For the police to do their job?

 

I have dozens and dozens of examples spanning more than 20 years where racial profiling, gossip and making assumptions is still acceptable in this country. I have many Thai acquaintances living across the globe. None of them want to return to Thailand except to visit family. As one of them recently said: "I'd rather be a poor person in Australia than a wealthy person in Thailand". I know this must be difficult for some to grasp, and people with twisted views will want to try to ridicule my experiences but I don't care who you are, where you are from or what your wealth is. In my book, as per the Human Rights Charter, we are all equal. Period. 

I must be lucky Thai's like me I never have any of the problems, I know the score and sometime my wife will deal with it, I know many stories, true or not I dont know, but I do know a farang who had his car stolen, he found out who had stolen it and where it was, so he went to the police station to tell them, they wanted 20,000 baht to go and get it. 

On 12/6/2024 at 12:26 AM, G_Money said:

If the whiners need a loan to enter the park, let me know.

So Apartheid is acceptable 

30 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

I must be lucky Thai's like me I never have any of the problems, I know the score and sometime my wife will deal with it, I know many stories, true or not I dont know, but I do know a farang who had his car stolen, he found out who had stolen it and where it was, so he went to the police station to tell them, they wanted 20,000 baht to go and get it. 

 

19 minutes ago, ZigM said:

My wife's father was a police officer. She therefore knows how the police operate. When I suggested we open a music cafe (not a bar, no alcohol, no drugs), she was against it as we'd have to pay protection money to the police. Because I'm a 'farang' that fee would sky rocket thereby diminishing our profit. It's a bad look for Thailand.

Thats normal where I live, but everybody got taxed, Thai and Farang, from what I know it started at 3000 baht per month up to 5000 baht for farang no matter what business, I had a Farang friend who had a successful motorbike rental business and a few cars, and they could see he was successful they started asking for more, in the end he told them to <deleted> off, sold everything and closed down his business, 

Some years ago I dont know if they still do it, they would ride around the area looking for Baan Farang and asking for a 1000 baht per month to check your house everyday they used to install a red post box outside the house and sign the book to say they had been, not seen that for a while,

Always I think many years ago, getting stopped driving with the police, I was always one step infront of them clowns, nothing he could fine me for, then he asked me for a 1000 baht Chinese new year tomorrow, you are not Chinese, now go away, 

6 hours ago, ZigM said:

Thank you for the reactions to my post. I'd like to thank those who are in favour of abolishing dual-pricing in Thailand. The Thai government should introduce a law banning it immediately. Discrimination and racism are well defined internationally. I'm not going to educate why some countries have banned dual-pricing and discrimination altogether, but the more progressive countries have embraced equality for good reason. To defend dual-pricing is just as twisted as defending slavery provided it is better regulated. Slavery is slavery and discrimination is discrimination. There are no grey areas. Some commentators have provided their uninformed opinions that because foreigners are "wealthy", that dual pricing is totally acceptable and not a big deal. A storm in a tea cup, so to speak. Some commentators wanted to know how this affected foreigners.

 

OK, this is how it affects me:

 

When my Thai wife and I wanted to renovate our house, she told me to come to Thailand after she negotiated a fixed fee with the builder. Half way through the renovations, I arrived to inspect the work. The Thai builder was extremely upset and complained that had he known that she was married to a "farang", that he would have charged triple the price. He wanted to renegotiate. So, instead of the agreed 800,000 baht, he would have charged us 2.4 million. How is that fair? How can that be legal? But based on some comments, some of you think it's OK.

 

Another example: when I wanted to buy a money bag at a market in Bangkok for the advertised 450 baht, the sales person asked for 800 baht. When I pointed to the price tag of 450 baht, he said: "For you...800 baht!". Just as he said that, my wife walked up behind me and told me not to buy the bag. After a brief exchange of words, the sales person offered the bag to my wife for the advertised 450 baht. He made it clear that he was selling it to my wife only but not to me (the farang). If commentators still feel that this conduct is acceptable they should get their heads examined. Racial profiling should be illegal. It is illegal in most western countries for good reason. To manipulate the price based on racial profiling is wrong. I shouldn't have to re-prosecute that racial profiling, discrimination and racism is wrong. 

 

Another example: when I recently called to book a hotel room, I was expecting the advertised special offer of 1,400 baht per night. But when I asked the hotel to confirm the price, I heard a man whisper to the receptionist upon which she said: "We have a special offer for you of 2,400 baht just for tonight". How is that 'special' after slapping 1,000 baht on top of the advertised special offer just because I'm a 'farang'. Yes, that even infuriated my wife. We booked elsewhere.

 

The same when I inquired about a bus tour earlier this year into a neighbouring country. When I called, it was 46,000 baht or more. When my wife called, it was only 34,000 baht. The excuse was that they'd get me the visa into the neighbouring country. However, I still had to line-up and get the visa myself. Don't Thais also have to go through border checks? 

 

I also don't like people referring to me as a farang. I don't call Thais Asians. When I travelled with my wife with the above mentioned tour operator, the bus driver never addressed me directly but told my wife to: 'Tell the farang to do this...', 'Tell the farang to do that...'   I therefore complained to the tour operator who agreed that the driver must address me directly and use my name as I am listed on the tour papers. The driver's behavior was rude, inconsiderate and it was racist because the way I was treated was based on my heritage and looks.

 

Here's another example: when a friend of mine was dating a Thai woman, a wealthy and drunk Thai person ran over and killed the woman's 20-year old daughter. Although there were numerous witnesses, the police did nothing. When my 'farang' friend accompanied the grieving mother to the police station, he was instructed to wait outside. When the grieving mother re-appeared, she said that the police wanted her 'farang boyfriend' to pay $6,000 for them to re-examine the case. Is this normal? Is this Thai standard? Dual pricing for what? For the police to do their job?

 

I have dozens and dozens of examples spanning more than 20 years where racial profiling, gossip and making assumptions is still acceptable in this country. I have many Thai acquaintances living across the globe. None of them want to return to Thailand except to visit family. As one of them recently said: "I'd rather be a poor person in Australia than a wealthy person in Thailand". I know this must be difficult for some to grasp, and people with twisted views will want to try to ridicule my experiences but I don't care who you are, where you are from or what your wealth is. In my book, as per the Human Rights Charter, we are all equal. Period. 

 

Mr Anecdote - Your examples are worthless, as is your interpretation of them. This is, of course, the normal method used by racists – you'll be saying they're eating your cats next! Your next step is to say "I can't be racist, I married one!"

5 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Thats normal where I live, but everybody got taxed, Thai and Farang, from what I know it started at 3000 baht per month up to 5000 baht for farang no matter what business, I had a Farang friend who had a successful motorbike rental business and a few cars, and they could see he was successful they started asking for more, in the end he told them to <deleted> off, sold everything and closed down his business, 

Some years ago I dont know if they still do it, they would ride around the area looking for Baan Farang and asking for a 1000 baht per month to check your house everyday they used to install a red post box outside the house and sign the book to say they had been, not seen that for a while,

One outside my house, housing association pays.

So 250 Thais are paying for my security.

9 hours ago, kwilco said:

Your examples are worthless

Why?

On 9/27/2025 at 3:14 PM, kwilco said:

 

What absolute nonsense! I most certainly am not! – I’m saying the EFFECT is it deters people from entering – as I said, it is an example of BAD MANAGEMENT – I have said it has little or no significant benefit to any attraction that practices this. I have also said that parks and other attractions benefit from having MORE visitors, as once there, they spend more in the attraction and the surrounding locale. I'm not making assumptions. I'm coming to my conclusions from extensive reading and evidence

 

"And people are free to choose to pay or not go to such places."

-That is just banal in the extreme – when you run an attraction, you pay attention to market forces and how they influence people's choices – the main considerations being price and satisfaction.

I understand what the effect is.  but the converse does not mean that the intent was to deter.  Even Thai businesses are not dumb enough to try and deter monies

On 9/27/2025 at 1:11 PM, kwilco said:

 

You are, by your own admission, making a false comparison. All over the world DISCOUNTS are given to certain groups – locals, elderly students, etc., etc. – these are a percentage off a standard fee   You can also get long-term or repeat entrance deals as well.–they are NOT a ten times surcharge on the standard price. These are all designed to help admissions to a particular attraction so more can enjoy it, not to deter people or price gouge.

It is not false at all.  You just are single minded. You think the fee starts high as a baseline then is discounted for locals or whatever.  You do not know what the base fee was based on.  But blah blah.  Doesn't matter.  10 x a small number of baht is still a relatively small number.  I have not seen 10 x a fee in any Thai place I have been to.  And over my 15 trips over 20 years I have been to many parks, zoos, resort areas, Nong nooch, one million year crocodile park, aquarium, etc.

On 12/6/2024 at 12:18 AM, webfact said:

Thailand's dual pricing policy, where foreign tourists often pay more than locals at attractions,

 

Dont go to these attractions, same with his so hospitals, avoid them.

9 hours ago, gk10012001 said:

I understand what the effect is.  but the converse does not mean that the intent was to deter.  Even Thai businesses are not dumb enough to try and deter monies

I'm not saying the "intent" was to deter; I'm saying the effect is!

7 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

Dont go to these attractions, same with his so hospitals, avoid them.

Again, an utterly facile comment.