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Tourism Thailand Vows to End Dual Pricing Amid Growing Tourist Backlash
Wrong, does not always work. Correct - it won't work in National Parks (i.e. Koh Samet) and it won't work in hospitals that have dual pricing policies. -
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So many food item prices continue to increase every few weeks
while that is true, I'm just pointing out that many things in 7-11 have risen 25-35% in a couple of months, is it CP greed? who regulates what they charge? as others here have also pointed out how much they're usual buys have gone up. -
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Trump now in favour of immigration
Aw c'mon, you've outed yourself you big softy. They don't call you Mr. Empathy for nothing! -
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Are you or I pre diabetic?
I've done two path package in the last year, three in two years. FSB 108 Feb, 92 April 30 A1c 5.0 Feb Some other sugary tests prediabetes tests I'm hitting upper limits of normal. Cholesterol is upper limits of normal. HBP but we'll controlled with enalipril. Im exercising to reduce, eliminate. Cutting out all junk, most sugar (not fruit). Attempt to eat more fish Now taking E, Magnesium, Astaxanithin Eliminating all NSAIDs for lower back thru walking, exercise Stop drinking 60-90 days. Now about day 10 I've gone on full attack. -
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Report retirement extension CW - bank method
With appointment slot 1pm there is often a wait. Not so with eg morning time slots. They are seen bang on time. For the 1pm appointment the io does a bit of a clean up from the morning and then the gears start rolling. Can involve shortish wait -
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Tourism Thailand Vows to End Dual Pricing Amid Growing Tourist Backlash
In the end, it all comes down to the overall experience. I doubt many people would avoid Thailand solely because of dual pricing. But what can happen is a gradual erosion of goodwill - a sense that the country's attitude towards tourists is shifting in a less welcoming direction. Dual Pricing, though seemingly minor in isolation, contribute to that impression. They subtly shape the tone, encouraging other businesses to follow suit under the assumption that such behaviour is acceptable. So yes, on their own, instances of dual pricing may seem insignificant. But when they become part of a broader pattern - a series of little slights or signals - they risk becoming the final straw. It’s death by a thousand cuts. We’re seeing a similar situation unfold in Japan. Tourism policy is changing, and over the last decade, I’ve noticed a marked shift in how tourists are perceived. There’s a growing weariness among some locals. While over-tourism is a valid concern, it’s jarring to see a country promote itself as a tourist haven, only to implement official policies - including dual pricing - that suggest otherwise. I used to visit Japan every year, but I’m now in no hurry to return. That shift in attitude has had an effect.
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