Tourism Thailand Vows to End Dual Pricing Amid Growing Tourist Backlash

[thesetat]

3 hours ago, KhaoHom said:

Ssssh no one tell them about the additional assessments tacked onto tourist arrivals. Japan thinks it a great idea too. 

 

I expect far more class outta Japan. Thailand pfft..

 

They'll NEVER get the Andaman marine parks not to charge foreign fees. Ever.

 

What about HOSPITALS?!!

What about the privately owned business and theme parks in tourist spots that charge more for foreigners? No way the gov can firce them to cease and charge everyone the Thai price. I think if the gov really goes at this. It will cause a lot or turmoil and uncertainty about maintaining businesses. 

I really hate they even allow hospitals to charge 200% more for foreigners. 

[richard_smith237]

1 minute ago, thesetat said:

What about the privately owned business and theme parks in tourist spots that charge more for foreigners? No way the gov can firce them to cease and charge everyone the Thai price. I think if the gov really goes at this. It will cause a lot or turmoil and uncertainty about maintaining businesses. 

I really hate they even allow hospitals to charge 200% more for foreigners. 

 

Of course the government can force them to cease dual pricing - they can do so easily by making dual pricing illegal. 

 

Also - many (most) business that have 'two tiered pricing' do so based on a residency status whereby anyone, Thai or Foreign with a local license can get the the 'local price'...  

 

The two tiered pricing in hospitals is the worst of the lot I think - because someone 'needing' a hospital does not have the option to vote with their feet and walk away.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Patong2021]

And so the  circle begins anew.  Hub designations every 6 months, dual pricing promises every 18-24 months,  BKK Airport solutions   every 8-12 months, a crackdown on something - every  quarter.

[kwilco]

6 hours ago, TheFishman1 said:

I don’t think it’s ever gonna happen TIT

Classic case of using cynicism to cover ignorance.

[Caldera]

The first time I've heard this must have been almost 20 years ago, soon forgotten by those who "vowed"... 

[PeterA]

They should put up a donations box if they need extra for the parks. 

Those that have a little extra I am sure would be happy to chip in. 

[ericthai]

8 hours ago, connda said:

In Thai
Adults - 40 THB
Kids - 30 THB

You can read the English yourselves.  Do this in the US and you're a "racist."  Imagine a park in the US, but reverse the Thai and English but keep the prices in the same place.  "Racists!!! Racists!!!" 

 

They do, do it in the USA! 

Many states in the USA have no entrance fees for parks for residents of that state (Ohio, Pennsylvania. Iowa, Etc).   I have a place in Florida, I can show my Florida driving license at Disney, universal, Sea world, etc and get a reduced resident rate for park entrance and hotel.  

[spidermike007]

5 hours ago, Magictoad said:

A farang with Thai ID like a Thai DL can get in for Thai price.

Incorrect. Perhaps 10% of the time it works. Years ago I heard that was an actual law. But, the park employees ignore it and change stupid fees to "us outsiders". 

[Rhys]

...then the Asian Looking Westerner gets in free, using the Thai way.

[newnative]

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

 

You've highlighted various examples of tiered pricing - for residents, age groups, and so on....  and I completely agree there's a place for that. The key distinction, however, is that these are typically based on residency, or age, or student status etc...  not on nationality alone.

 

What I, and many others find distasteful is when pricing is determined solely by nationality. It's a practice that feels inherently discriminatory, and frankly, it's difficult to find comparable examples of this in Western countries.

 

I disagree with the notion that those of us raising this issue are just "sweating the small stuff." No one's mounting protests or dedicating their lives to this issue - but when this topic comes up in discussion, as it often does, it's only natural that people speak out.

 

Many critics of dual pricing seem to miss the point entirely: it’s not about the amount being paid, but about an discriminatory practice based solely no nationality, its clumsy.

 

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

 

You've highlighted various examples of tiered pricing - for residents, age groups, and so on....  and I completely agree there's a place for that. The key distinction, however, is that these are typically based on residency, or age, or student status etc...  not on nationality alone.

 

What I, and many others find distasteful is when pricing is determined solely by nationality. It's a practice that feels inherently discriminatory, and frankly, it's difficult to find comparable examples of this in Western countries.

 

I disagree with the notion that those of us raising this issue are just "sweating the small stuff." No one's mounting protests or dedicating their lives to this issue - but when this topic comes up in discussion, as it often does, it's only natural that people speak out.

 

Many critics of dual pricing seem to miss the point entirely: it’s not about the amount being paid, but about an discriminatory practice based solely no nationality, its clumsy.

     It really isn't 'difficult to find comparable examples' of dual pricing by nationality in other countries.  It only took me a couple of minutes to find examples of dual pricing in some Italian museums, based on nationality.  The Louvre museum in Paris is planning a higher entrance fee for non-Euro citizens in 2026--that will be based on nationality, as well. 

    According to Google, some Canadian ski resorts have one price for Canadians and a higher price for Americans--that's also nationality based.  I'm sure I've just scratched the surface with my quick search and there's other examples out there.  Although many posters seem to think dual pricing only happens in Thailand, clearly that is not the case.   But, take heart, folks!  At least we aren't in Venice, where apparently there is even dual pricing to go to the toilet.