chillem Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 The fee (per day) is 400 baht for foreigners (200 for children), and 40 for Thais or Thai residents, plus 50 baht for vehicles. Can anyone give me a reason why they charge different prices for foreigners? I don't mind to pay a bit more, but 10x more it's just ridiculous. It feels like discrimination. I want to go to there more often, because I stay around there, but to pay everytime 400 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AleG Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Because farang are rich. Richer Thais also pay 40 Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseahorse Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 In most National Parks (everyone I've been to except for in Phuket, but thats Phuket for you!) you get local rates if you show you are a resident of Thailand and not a tourist, same goes for most tourist attractions with double pricing. Just show a Thai drivers license or similar Thai ID and 99% of the time they are happy to charge you the local fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdude Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 In most National Parks (everyone I've been to except for in Phuket, but thats Phuket for you!) you get local rates if you show you are a resident of Thailand and not a tourist, same goes for most tourist attractions with double pricing. Just show a Thai drivers license or similar Thai ID and 99% of the time they are happy to charge you the local fee. WP works as well from time to time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsiam Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I live nearby and often go in there...we often use it as an alternative route to Bkk or pattaya....nice drive. Thai drivers licence will get you thai rate every time. I know a way in so you do not have to pay....but its a secret, dun want everyone abusing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I live nearby and often go in there...we often use it as an alternative route to Bkk or pattaya....nice drive. Thai drivers licence will get you thai rate every time. I know a way in so you do not have to pay....but its a secret, dun want everyone abusing it. Then why mention it ? I show my drivers license and get in Thai price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsiam Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I live nearby and often go in there...we often use it as an alternative route to Bkk or pattaya....nice drive. Thai drivers licence will get you thai rate every time. I know a way in so you do not have to pay....but its a secret, dun want everyone abusing it. Then why mention it ? So nobody abuses it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I live nearby and often go in there...we often use it as an alternative route to Bkk or pattaya....nice drive. Thai drivers licence will get you thai rate every time. I know a way in so you do not have to pay....but its a secret, dun want everyone abusing it. Then why mention it ? So nobody abuses it. In my logic it would have been better not to mention it at all.. Anyway never mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillem Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) I live nearby and often go in there...we often use it as an alternative route to Bkk or pattaya....nice drive. Thai drivers licence will get you thai rate every time. I know a way in so you do not have to pay....but its a secret, dun want everyone abusing it. I only got an International driving license, does that work as well? I don't have a WP, but I got a Non-O visa based on marriage. I got it with the 400k on Thai bankaccount. I'm not retired. Edited May 16, 2012 by chillem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsiam Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I live nearby and often go in there...we often use it as an alternative route to Bkk or pattaya....nice drive. Thai drivers licence will get you thai rate every time. I know a way in so you do not have to pay....but its a secret, dun want everyone abusing it. I only got an International driving license, does that work as well? I don't have a WP, but I got a Non-O visa based on marriage. I got it with the 400k on Thai bankaccount. I'm not retired. Int Lic does not work as well as it used to....especially in KY, I used to do the same a few years ago but they then got all official like and only accept thai licence now....or WP etc. Just go get a thai licence, it is easy with an overseas licence, dont have to go through all the bullshit, just a little bit of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Not specific to Bangkok. Moved to General forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I live nearby and often go in there...we often use it as an alternative route to Bkk or pattaya....nice drive. Thai drivers licence will get you thai rate every time. I know a way in so you do not have to pay....but its a secret, dun want everyone abusing it. I only got an International driving license, does that work as well? I don't have a WP, but I got a Non-O visa based on marriage. I got it with the 400k on Thai bankaccount. I'm not retired. So simple, just get a Thai Drivers License. Problem solved. Then we don't have to keep hearing the high-pitched whining about racism, discrimination, and all this other nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiaranO Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I somewhat agree with the higher pricing for Tourists as such. I think a lot of countries could use this model. My reason for this is I believe that Thai people (because they were born, live and work in Thailand) own there national resources and therefore should be allowed to visit them free of charge or for a token fee. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgore Trout Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I somewhat agree with the higher pricing for Tourists as such. I think a lot of countries could use this model. My reason for this is I believe that Thai people (because they were born, live and work in Thailand) own there national resources and therefore should be allowed to visit them free of charge or for a token fee. Just my opinion. I agree, a pass for Yellowstone is 20 USD. For Thais and other aliens it should be 200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrya Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 #chillem# Welcome to Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I somewhat agree with the higher pricing for Tourists as such. I think a lot of countries could use this model. My reason for this is I believe that Thai people (because they were born, live and work in Thailand) own there national resources and therefore should be allowed to visit them free of charge or for a token fee. Just my opinion. I agree, a pass for Yellowstone is 20 USD. For Thais and other aliens it should be 200. And you'd be there waiting at the gate to abuse each and every one of then as they passed through, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick turpin Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I live nearby and often go in there...we often use it as an alternative route to Bkk or pattaya....nice drive. Thai drivers licence will get you thai rate every time. I know a way in so you do not have to pay....but its a secret, dun want everyone abusing it. I only got an International driving license, does that work as well? I don't have a WP, but I got a Non-O visa based on marriage. I got it with the 400k on Thai bankaccount. I'm not retired. Mister you begin sound like my friend Cheap Charlie.... Ironically, I have lived within 15 minute drive for the past four years, but have yet to make a visit.....maybe tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillem Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 I live nearby and often go in there...we often use it as an alternative route to Bkk or pattaya....nice drive. Thai drivers licence will get you thai rate every time. I know a way in so you do not have to pay....but its a secret, dun want everyone abusing it. I only got an International driving license, does that work as well? I don't have a WP, but I got a Non-O visa based on marriage. I got it with the 400k on Thai bankaccount. I'm not retired. Mister you begin sound like my friend Cheap Charlie.... Ironically, I have lived within 15 minute drive for the past four years, but have yet to make a visit.....maybe tomorrow You really should, maybe camp overnight. Around 'winter' , can get to 6-8 degrees overthere. So I presume you are living around Pakchong then. That's about a 15 min drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsiam Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I can take 20 steps and be inside the park.....the Pakchong side of town is not so pretty......but the coffee at maccas is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick turpin Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I can take 20 steps and be inside the park.....the Pakchong side of town is not so pretty......but the coffee at maccas is good. You got a mair nahm at the bottom of your garden by any chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLynch Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Why don't you just go get a Thai drivers lic ,pretty simple having close to 1/2 million in the bank isn't a requirement and neither is a work permit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I live nearby and often go in there...we often use it as an alternative route to Bkk or pattaya....nice drive. Thai drivers licence will get you thai rate every time. I know a way in so you do not have to pay....but its a secret, dun want everyone abusing it. Then why mention it ? So nobody abuses it. so you think, if you wouldn't mention here something not to mention, everyone would abuse that something? I would say maybe 5 people max would (ab)use that once and maybe 1 twice and after that no one any more. But maybe you are right and the wild Scandinavian hordes would abuse that until end of time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsiam Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Totally agree and thanks for seeing my side of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I'm off to the motoring forum to find out how easy it is to get a Thai driver's licence. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regine Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 National parks are funded by the government through taxes. Residents pay taxes. Non-residents offset their not paying taxes with the additional fee. Also in part to what CiaranO said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 National parks are funded by the government through taxes. Residents pay taxes. Non-residents offset their not paying taxes with the additional fee. Also in part to what CiaranO said. Yeap. The same the world over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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