phetaroi Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 The first year Vimanmek was opened I went through with my family and it was very impressive. The docents were dressed in traditional Thai clothing. The tour was long enough that one almost thought it was too long. Had time to really look at some of the treasures. Went back today and was mildly disappointed. Docents are now in everyday uniforms. Okay, no big deal, but they didn't seem very interested in the tours. I felt we were being herded through. Those in the rear couldn't really hear the docents, particularly when there was more than one (and some with portable PA systems) talking. For a third world country, I think Thailand has done a nice job preserving and restoring historical places, but today was a bit of a disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 When I first went, there was nobody there and I had a private guided tour around the mansion. Last time I was there it was full of tour busses with people being herded around and wasn't as enjoyable. Still a great place though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightcrew1 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 That's disappointing to hear. I also went a few years ago and was really impressed with the tour and the price was quite cheap as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetaroi Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 That's disappointing to hear. I also went a few years ago and was really impressed with the tour and the price was quite cheap as well. I agree with you that the price (100 baht) is very reasonable, and particularly since the early days other outbuildings have been reopened. And it's still a worthwhile visit. I just remember that when it first opened with such great tours, you walked away having got a sense of who King Chulalongkorn was as a person. Now you get a sense of his house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dekestone Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I agree with you that the price (100 baht) is very reasonable, and particularly since the early days other outbuildings have been reopened. And it's one of the few tourist places that doesn't have two-tiered pricing -- or at least it didn't last time I went Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Don't Thais get in for free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightcrew1 Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Don't Thais get in for free? Actually it does have two tier pricing but it's in English and not hidden so I don't mind. 20 baht for Thai and 100 baht for farang. Maybe if you show your drivers license or work permit you can get the 20 baht but I felt since they let me know I could take it or leave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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