[!!Aaroncheg]

I think it's been pointed out in several similar threads that the dual price structure sometimes hits quite badly those of us farangs who earn our salaries here in Thailand - even though we do earn more than Thais with similar qualifications and working in similar positions.
if I earned five times this much in a Western country, probably I wouldn't worry about the 400-baht national park entry so much, and I would be gone in 3 or 4 weeks anyway, back to a place where everything is more expensive. but we are here and trying to make a living, make it sustainable, save for air tickets back to Europe (that alone devours 4 weeks of salary in my case), save up some money for the future as well as our Thai salaries don't count towards any saving scheme at all, and many of us give quite a lot to charities as well. so, it does matter if we are ripped off or feel ripped off by taxi drivers, vendors or dentists, or national parks for that matter. 400 baht is way too much. that can cover accommodation, food and all living expenses for a day for an expat, or two days for a Thai. it does not comfort me that something would have been much more expensive in Europe because I only go to Europe as a visitor now, and I am horrified at the prices. my life there would never be sustainable (financially) living on a European salary and paying European prices. but even that does not justify overpaying here.
btw, I should go to the dentist too.... I'll need recommendations from colleagues.