Peter, we can dispute this if you want, but do get your facts straight. Accor is not just middle-budget. One of its brands is Sofitel. It's also Mercure and Ibis. The hotels are owned by a local company or individual and only managed by Accor. The same with Le Meridien and i imagine most of the other "name brands."

I wonder how they compare with Oriental, Dusit (chain) and Siam City just to mention a couple off the top of head, for honesty if not for luxury and appointments?

Or does being Thai mean you're not trustworthy on any level, including owning and managing high-end accomodation, in your opinion?