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**CorpoRasion** · 09-22-2012, 07:43 AM

Altaderic, that was a cool one!

Lets take the case of bargaining. Even though in markets its not controlled by policy most vendors on seeing a farang would seek a higher price first as compared to what they may ask a local. Would one need to get angry with them? I don't think so. We all agree that it is the right for every business man to make money - if he can. We may even respect them. No?

Now, if the cost to the farang people is really high and not affordable - the first nation that would be hurt is Thailand. I am not sure its still the case yet? And if it is than surely farangs will begin to walk away.

I am not sure how important is the revenue from this dual pricing. But suppose it was removed the authorities maybe forced to increase price on the local people too to achieve targetted revenues for maintenance etc.? And maybe considering the earnings of the local people that may not be justified?

Is their any official explanation by Thai authorities on this subject?

Also what happens if a local person is with you. And buys the tickets at local price for a foreigner. Would that ticket be valid?

09-22-2012, 07:43 AM	#32
CorpoRasion Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 411 Senior Member	Altaderic, that was a cool one! Lets take the case of bargaining. Even though in markets its not controlled by policy most vendors on seeing a farang would seek a higher price first as compared to what they may ask a local. Would one need to get angry with them? I don't think so. We all agree that it is the right for every business man to make money - if he can. We may even respect them. No? Now, if the cost to the farang people is really high and not affordable - the first nation that would be hurt is Thailand. I am not sure its still the case yet? And if it is than surely farangs will begin to walk away. I am not sure how important is the revenue from this dual pricing. But suppose it was removed the authorities maybe forced to increase price on the local people too to achieve targetted revenues for maintenance etc.? And maybe considering the earnings of the local people that may not be justified? Is their any official explanation by Thai authorities on this subject? Also what happens if a local person is with you. And buys the tickets at local price for a foreigner. Would that ticket be valid?
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