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Jul 29, 2022, 8:12 pm
#1486
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sort of.... but this wasn't quite as blatant as the park thing with the two rates side by side. Most tourists wouldn't know b/c the rate was only advertised in Thai language (newspapers). I asked a GM about it - oh 20 or 30 years ago and he said it was "required" by the government - don't know what was going on at that time.
Jul 29, 2022, 9:26 pm
#1487
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sort of.... but this wasn't quite as blatant as the park thing with the two rates side by side. Most tourists wouldn't know b/c the rate was only advertised in Thai language (newspapers). I asked a GM about it - oh 20 or 30 years ago and he said it was "required" by the government - don't know what was going on at that time.
It was under the Thaksin government around 20 years ago, when prices for foreigners to National Parks got increased a lot. Dual pricing existed before but the differences were much smaller...
Jul 30, 2022, 1:12 am
#1488
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they even use the old Thai number system to write the prices for Thai nationals, so that no foreigner can even guess... in common life no Thai use those Thai numbers anymore; they use 0,1,2,3 like us. You only find it on official documents or at entrances to National Parks or other places where dual prices are in place
It was under the Thaksin government around 20 years ago, when prices for foreigners to National Parks got increased a lot. Dual pricing existed before but the differences were much smaller...
It was under the Thaksin government around 20 years ago, when prices for foreigners to National Parks got increased a lot. Dual pricing existed before but the differences were much smaller...
Aug 4, 2022, 4:45 am
#1491
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Aug 4, 2022, 6:24 am
#1492
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You can also download and use Bolt, another ride share service that is also cash only.
I've found Bolt to be less expensive than Grab.
I've found Bolt to be less expensive than Grab.
Aug 4, 2022, 7:07 am
#1494
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Aug 4, 2022, 8:05 am
#1495
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I have heard numerous people say Bolt is rather dubious - if any of them, I would use Grab. It just annoys me to bits that these wannabe-cab-drivers have zero clue about directions (let alone driving) and rely 100% on the app navigation, which often is it optimal.
Actually, I prefer normal taxis these days!
Actually, I prefer normal taxis these days!
Aug 4, 2022, 6:52 pm
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another fire disaster
tonight another fire disaster in an entertainment venue in thailand
mountain B Pub in Sattahip
currently at least 14 dead and 41 injured
of course no emergency exits, just one entrance/exit
will update with sources when english speaking media report about it
mountain B Pub in Sattahip
currently at least 14 dead and 41 injured
of course no emergency exits, just one entrance/exit
will update with sources when english speaking media report about it
Aug 4, 2022, 9:00 pm
#1497
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Disagree. I had a taxi driver experiment on a route I did regularly for several months so knew the Bolt and Grab range of prices. One time he put the meter on to compare and it was about 10% more than the top Bolt/Grab offer. YMMV.
Aug 4, 2022, 9:15 pm
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Aug 4, 2022, 9:22 pm
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update in Bangkok Post
Fire at Chon Buri pub kills 13, injures 40 (bangkokpost.com)
the clip with people on fire running out of the pub is just horrilbe
Fire at Chon Buri pub kills 13, injures 40 (bangkokpost.com)
the clip with people on fire running out of the pub is just horrilbe
Aug 4, 2022, 9:25 pm
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