National Parks In Thailand

[garyk]

I was going to a few National parks recently, and i did not know you as a farang can get into a park for Local prices if you have a drivers license.

I am a camping and birding guy. Actually just want to start birding. And i went to five parks in 10 days. The most i was charged for entrance was 40baht. It says foreingers price but if you have a drivers license showing residence here you only pay thai prices. A great deal if you have a drivers license or any government card showing pic and residence.

Just thought i would through it out there. I did not know until the park ranger asked me if i had a drivers license in thailand. When i said yes he said i only pay thai prices. And the next four i went to. I showed my drivers license and no questions asked. Only paid thai rates.

I am a happy camper now....

[gerryBScot]

Yeah I use my Thai DL and works ID in the same way and got into CHiang Mai Zoo for local rates; I think my drivers license cost less than 100 baht, application, medcert, photos and phocopies and it's paid for itself many times over.

[Spaniel]

Also, if you are over 60 you can get the senior discount too.

[Briggsy]

Despite having a Thai driver's licence, I was recently charged.

Ramkhamhaeng NP, Sukhothai - 200 Baht

Sri Satchanalai NP, Sukhothai - 200 Baht

Wiang Kosai NP, Phrae - 200 Baht

Mae Ping NP, Lamphoon - 100 Baht

The discretion to charge the Thai price for foreigners with driving licences lies with the staff at each National Park. I notice they are doing this a lot less after the 400 Baht blanket admission price was dropped.

[Whale]

The discretion to charge the Thai price for foreigners with driving licences lies with the staff at each National Park.

I agree completely, I have even been charged the different rates at the same park on the same weekend. Its all at the discretion of who is on the gate.