My Thai wife just came back from Pratat Panom in Nakorn Panom Prov and said there was a big sign in Thai, but not English, inside the temple, saying NO photography for both foreigners and Thai nationals, although outside was okay.

I can't confirm this as I didn't go, but would like to know if anyone has seen a similar sign anywhere in Thailand. I certainly hope this isn't a trend as tourism is the lifeblood of this country and photography is a major part of tourism. Maybe the powers that be are tired of all the selfies being taken!? Sorry she didn't take a photo of the sign, tho there weren't any soldiers on guard or any special security.

Its disrespectful taking photographs inside a place of worship without permission anyway...further you talk about toursim, these place are not there for tourists

I saw a no photos sign inside the White Temple in Chiang Rai when I visited.

Photos outside were OK though. It didn't stop the tourists.

Edited July 3, 201610 yr by blackcab

Wat Bang-Kung:

this temple is about 15 mins drive west of Samut Songkhram (Amphawa)

It has a (No-Photography in Thai and English) sign just at the front door of the chamber under the tree formation

I don't have a photo to show, as I followed the rules...

http://www.bangkokdaytours.com/ThaiTemples/Wat_Bang-Kung.html

Edited July 3, 201610 yr by tifino

You wife didnt take a photo of a sign that says no photos. No need to be sorry, nice to know some people take notice of what the notice was noticing.

I was in a Dr's office yesterday and he had a sign on the wall, no phones, no pictures, no videos!

Have also seen them in shopping malls and supermarkets

Once I was in big C and there was a cockroach walking in the cooked ham and sausages under the glass and I was taking a picture of it and the staff told me you are not allowed to do that!