Comments on: Dual pricing in Cambodia: the excuses debunked

By: Don R

Don R — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 11:58:38 +0000

In reply to Sam. Honestly, wealthy liberals seem to be the ones defending dual-pricing, which is consistent with their views on everything related to the developing world: Westerners = evil, developing countries = beyond reproach.

By: Don R

Don R — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 11:55:57 +0000

One of the worst consequences of the rampant dual pricing in Cambodia is that I simply don’t trust Khmer people. I usually assume they are swindling me. They seem to find it funny. I don’t think it’s funny. I find it rude and racist.
The prices in Cambodia are already too high. Basic foods cost almost double what you’d pay in Thailand or Vietnam. One wonders if their constant scheming is what is driving up prices for their own people. Many Cambodians have certainly done well for themselves judging by the cars they drive. Hard not to see a pattern there.

By: Don R

Don R — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 03:20:33 +0000

In reply to Amirkhan. I never encountered dual pricing in Thailand. In contrast, in Siem Reap there's almost nothing that a Westerner won't end up paying extra for sooner or later. The outrageous fees you pay to visit Khmer ruins almost never go towards restoration or preservation of the site. Almost all of it was paid for by foreign governments. If the guy selling your ticket doesn't pocket they money, then it will likely go into the pocket of a wealthy Cambodian who drives a brand new Lexus. It most certainly is not being used to improve the sites. Don't be naive.

By: Aga

Aga — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 11:02:45 +0000

Phnom Penh safari too does dual pricing. I tried to explain them that we are paying taxes to your government, we work here. She said I’m sorry this is our policy. It’d be surprising if these guys be sensible

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 06:15:38 +0000

Many people talk about the dual pricing at Angkor but there is no dual pricing at Angkor, the locals do not pay anything. There is only one price and that is for the foreigner. Paying such a high price would be justified if it was spent on improvement instead of going into rich people’s pockets. I have visited various such places in Cambodia where there is precious little to show for to the money and when there is it is not in preservation but office structures etc. for those in charge of the budget.
Dual pricing in restaurants etc. is just plain and simple racism and should be illegal.