skippybangkok Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Teddy Bear Museum Adult price in Thai is 50% of non Thai Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Western Prices posted in English: Child 300 baht / Adult 500 baht Thai Prices posted in Thai: Child 150 chat / Adult 250 baht Whenever I see Thai numbers in Thai Script instead of the actual numbers its because of something like this to try and hide double pricing. Try with your Thai Driving License. Double pricing like this is in poor taste - Its a long ongoing debate, especially regarding parks etc. It is in face illegal for a private enterprise to use dual pricing policies in Thailand - but that doesn't stop the greed. This is the filter down from the double pricing policies in parks etc... the government telling the population its ok to charge foreigners more for the same thing. And before people say its on a few $... its not about the money, and if you can't get that, you never will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippybangkok Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 Western Prices posted in English: Child 300 baht / Adult 500 baht Thai Prices posted in Thai: Child 150 chat / Adult 250 baht Whenever I see Thai numbers in Thai Script instead of the actual numbers its because of something like this to try and hide double pricing. Try with your Thai Driving License. Double pricing like this is in poor taste - Its a long ongoing debate, especially regarding parks etc. It is in face illegal for a private enterprise to use dual pricing policies in Thailand - but that doesn't stop the greed. This is the filter down from the double pricing policies in parks etc... the government telling the population its ok to charge foreigners more for the same thing. And before people say its on a few $... its not about the money, and if you can't get that, you never will. I have Thai ID already .... love to watch their sour faces like they have just eaten a lime when they have to issue me a Thai ticket..... really hard for them to swollow Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Maybe just tell them shove a teddy in a tight fit. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 19 minutes ago, skippybangkok said: I have Thai ID already .... love to watch their sour faces like they have just eaten a lime when they have to issue me a Thai ticket..... really hard for them to swollow If you can get it with a Thai Driving license etc the dual pricing is less offensive and its not based on nationality and undertones of xenophobia, it would just be targeting tourists which I think is more widely acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 If you don't like it, don't go. Most Thai 'attractions' are not even worth the Thai price. let alone anything more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippybangkok Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 If you can get it with a Thai Driving license etc the dual pricing is less offensive and its not based on nationality and undertones of xenophobia, it would just be targeting tourists which I think is more widely acceptable.I have been to places who refuse Thai licenses - insults the shit out of the smart ass cashiers Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losworld Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 36 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: Western Prices posted in English: Child 300 baht / Adult 500 baht Thai Prices posted in Thai: Child 150 chat / Adult 250 baht Whenever I see Thai numbers in Thai Script instead of the actual numbers its because of something like this to try and hide double pricing. Try with your Thai Driving License. Double pricing like this is in poor taste - Its a long ongoing debate, especially regarding parks etc. It is in face illegal for a private enterprise to use dual pricing policies in Thailand - but that doesn't stop the greed. This is the filter down from the double pricing policies in parks etc... the government telling the population its ok to charge foreigners more for the same thing. And before people say its on a few $... its not about the money, and if you can't get that, you never will. This would stop overnight if the western governments gave travelling Thai elites a dose of their own medicine but anyone with half a brain should realize by now that their governments don't represent their interests anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiBunny Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Just now, losworld said: This would stop overnight if the western governments gave travelling Thai elites a dose of their own medicine but anyone with half a brain should realize by now that their governments don't represent their interests anymore. I thought that was the point - Western governments don't do it to show their moral superiority Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, losworld said: This would stop overnight if the western governments gave travelling Thai elites a dose of their own medicine but anyone with half a brain should realize by now that their governments don't represent their interests anymore. 'A dose of their own medicine' ??? What medicine is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 pesky bloody farang,s always complaining..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 22 minutes ago, Pilotman said: If you don't like it, don't go. Most Thai 'attractions' are not even worth the Thai price. let alone anything more. Has anyone actually ever seen any pay attraction here that was worth the entrance fee? I dont think I have which is why I never go to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenZen Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 i don't see the problem. odds are the farang does have more disposable income. don't you want to help Thailand??? Don't you feel bad they are poor? Don't you appreciate the capitalism? Don't you feel you were born into a better place with more options and more money? 200 baht..... i've given away thousands for nothing in return. maybe 15,000. is it a lot? no. ok, there you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 minute ago, XenZen said: i don't see the problem. odds are the farang does have more disposable income. don't you want to help Thailand??? Don't you feel bad they are poor? Don't you appreciate the capitalism? Don't you feel you were born into a better place with more options and more money? 200 baht..... i've given away thousands for nothing in return. maybe 15,000. is it a lot? no. ok, there you go. Your joking. You have any idea how many poor pensioners here barley existing month to month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 14 minutes ago, KittenKong said: Has anyone actually ever seen any pay attraction here that was worth the entrance fee? I dont think I have which is why I never go to them. Yes, nong nooch was a good visit, kids loved it, free for them and 200 for adults. Good value as it was well presented and well organised. (IMHO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, madmen said: Your joking. You have any idea how many poor pensioners here barley existing month to month Haha, that made me chuckle. What the hell are they doing in Thailand, its not exactly Blackpool now is it? This place is not for poor farangs, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 14 minutes ago, KittenKong said: Has anyone actually ever seen any pay attraction here that was worth the entrance fee? I dont think I have which is why I never go to them. Its not only attractions How about hospital double pricing? My friend had to negotiate his open heart operation on the operation table with his surgeon before he would start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 minute ago, CharlieH said: Yes, nong nooch was a good visit I though nong nooch was that famous Thai porno actress who married the old white millionaire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Pilotman said: Haha, that made me chuckle. What the hell are they doing in Thailand, its not exactly Blackpool now is it? This place is not for poor farangs, You ever tried being poor in Blackpool? Being poor in Chiang Mai is way more fun ......... and a lot warmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, XenZen said: don't you want to help Thailand??? Don't you feel bad they are poor? Don't you appreciate the capitalism? Don't you feel you were born into a better place with more options and more money? No. There are plenty of extremely wealthy Thais - much richer than I am - who could help the poor ones if they wanted, but apparently they dont want to. I dont think it is any of my business how they screw each other over as I'm just passing through (albeit slowly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 minute ago, CharlieH said: Yes, nong nooch was a good visit, kids loved it, free for them and 200 for adults. Good value as it was well presented and well organised. (IMHO) The comment from my Thai family about Nong Nooch was that it wasn't a garden and the animals were all concrete. What put me right off was the poor birds locked in dirty, small cages at the main entrance, disgraceful but hardly unusual in Thailand. Add the thousands rude and incredibly noisy Chinese tour visitors and its never again for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 I though nong nooch was that famous Thai porno actress who married the old white millionaire.You’re thinking of Nong Cooch !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, BritManToo said: You ever tried being poor in Blackpool? Being poor in Chiang Mai is way more fun ......... and a lot warmer. Okay, that I agree with. Being poor anywhere sucks I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, Destiny1990 said: Its not only attractions How about hospital double pricing? My friend had to negotiate his open heart operation on the operation table with his surgeon before he would start. I dont mind the hospitals too much as at least you can negotiate with them, unlike the parks and other attractions. The private hospitals I use dont seem to charge me extra for not being Thai, or if they do they do it so well that I dont notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 minute ago, KittenKong said: I dont mind the hospitals too much as at least you can negotiate with them, unlike the parks and other attractions. The private hospitals I use dont seem to charge me extra for not being Thai, or if they do they do it so well that I dont notice. since when has a Thai hospital been an 'attraction'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 23 minutes ago, KittenKong said: Has anyone actually ever seen any pay attraction here that was worth the entrance fee? I dont think I have which is why I never go to them. Entry to the Palaces, gardens, temple ruins, and some natural attractions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 23 minutes ago, KittenKong said: Has anyone actually ever seen any pay attraction here that was worth the entrance fee? I dont think I have which is why I never go to them. The bottle museum on Sukhumvit? some amazing bottles in there - all shapes and sizes ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 17 minutes ago, Pilotman said: The comment from my Thai family about Nong Nooch was that it wasn't a garden and the animals were all concrete. What put me right off was the poor birds locked in dirty, small cages at the main entrance, disgraceful but hardly unusual in Thailand. Add the thousands rude and incredibly noisy Chinese tour visitors and its never again for me. You expect the Dinosaurs to be real ? ???? I saw beautiful landscaped gardens.(see pic) Guess we had different experience. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 8 minutes ago, CharlieH said: Yes, nong nooch was a good visit, kids loved it, free for them and 200 for adults. Good value as it was well presented and well organised. (IMHO) I saw their garden displays at Chelsea when they still exhibited there. They were good. I would visit their gardens here if they didnt have animals. I refuse point blank to frequent any sort of animal attraction in Thailand, regardless of the price. About the only exception would be one of the proper elephant sanctuaries that does not put on "shows". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Pilotman said: since when has a Thai hospital been an 'attraction'? If you need treatment it is very much an "attraction"" an obscure one, but an attraction non the less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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