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**Vzkdgdqx** · 09-22-2012, 07:08 AM

Yes, the dual price is ubiquitous in Thailand. But I really don't mind (too much!). I figure as a westerner, I am extremely blessed financially compared to the Thai people, so why should I gripe about paying a bit more than they do? Even at their farang prices, it's still a good deal compared to the U.S.
DogoDon

I agree.

The dentist story is indeed harsh though and I sympathize with the OP, as there are other incidents that proved that Thailand sometimes takes dual pricing to a nasty level.

Then again ... I lost hope that someone on this forum would actually realize that one USD equals ~36 baht/ one EURO equals 46 baht. I don't see how that is fair to any Thai person who travels abroad. By the way, have you checked your income and have you compared it to the income of Thai people who have the same education background/degrees and a comparable job position?

I wonder why some tourists get so overwrought when they have to pay 400 baht entry for a national park ... I earn this much for standing one hour infront of my campus handing out flyers and yes, upon entering the park I felt bad that I paid the Thai price (there's always a way to donate more though), because I thought that my income (and I'm just a student who works part-time .. but part-time in Europe means full-time pay for Thai standards!) allows me to donate considerably more to preserve this beautiful place!

However, I find dual pricing in other aspects ... as in the health sector ... wrong.

Sorry if I have offended anyone, just an opinion after all

Have a nice day.

09-22-2012, 07:08 AM	#19
Vzkdgdqx Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 433 Senior Member	Yes, the dual price is ubiquitous in Thailand. But I really don't mind (too much!). I figure as a westerner, I am extremely blessed financially compared to the Thai people, so why should I gripe about paying a bit more than they do? Even at their farang prices, it's still a good deal compared to the U.S. DogoDon I agree. The dentist story is indeed harsh though and I sympathize with the OP, as there are other incidents that proved that Thailand sometimes takes dual pricing to a nasty level. Then again ... I lost hope that someone on this forum would actually realize that one USD equals ~36 baht/ one EURO equals 46 baht. I don't see how that is fair to any Thai person who travels abroad. By the way, have you checked your income and have you compared it to the income of Thai people who have the same education background/degrees and a comparable job position? I wonder why some tourists get so overwrought when they have to pay 400 baht entry for a national park ... I earn this much for standing one hour infront of my campus handing out flyers and yes, upon entering the park I felt bad that I paid the Thai price (there's always a way to donate more though), because I thought that my income (and I'm just a student who works part-time .. but part-time in Europe means full-time pay for Thai standards!) allows me to donate considerably more to preserve this beautiful place! However, I find dual pricing in other aspects ... as in the health sector ... wrong. Sorry if I have offended anyone, just an opinion after all Have a nice day.
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