Dos and don'ts at Angkor Wat - the video

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John Bingham wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17, 2019 3:00 pm All locals. They should charge them 5000 Riel or something to get in, that would stop them having so many picnics there.
5000$ entry fee for locals would certainly eliminate the problem.. :lol:

I have always had a beef with the racist fee for 'tourist' or barang tax.

Out of curiosity is there another country does this JB? I am not baiting - but regard you as being well informed.

I'm fairly sure the UK charges the same for everyone regardless of country of origin - as per the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Mishmash wrote:
John Bingham wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17, 2019 3:00 pm All locals. They should charge them 5000 Riel or something to get in, that would stop them having so many picnics there.
5000$ entry fee for locals would certainly eliminate the problem.. Image

I have always had a beef with the racist fee for 'tourist' or barang tax.

Out of curiosity is there another country does this JB? I am not baiting - but regard you as being well informed.

I'm fairly sure the UK charges the same for everyone regardless of country of origin - as per the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
In my home city, many museums or sights are discounted for permanent residents, which I think is fair. It's not like it's free vs $50 though, more like $5 off or something.

I've never seen it as racist or anything like that. For me it's mainly that Cambodians and their government don't seem to take responsibility for their actions. They often want that free handout. A nominal fee of 5000r would keep it accessible to both rich and poor, and help create a sense of responsibility and awareness that nothing is free in life. Along with NGOs and the seemingly unending stream of Foreign Aid (the latest being the Japanese building water treatment plant for them), I feel like Cambodians don't benefit from the constant handouts. In the long-run it's rather counterproductive, and Cambodians should help pay the maintenance of buildings which are part of their own heritage.
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Mishmash wrote: ↑Thu Oct 03, 2019 11:16 pm Out of curiosity is there another country does this JB?
I'm sure there are plenty, for example the Indian Taj Mahal and Victoria Falls in Zambia charge about 10X the price for foreigners.
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On a recent visit to KL I had a look at the Petronas Towers. Entry fees were discounted for holders of local transport cards and also discounts for local Seniors. I was fortunate enough to be offered the senior discount (due to my good looks::: joke) by a friendly staff member which I accepted.
I was happy to pay full price as a visitor while locals received a discount as it encouraged them to look at a world recognised structure within their own country.
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I am in agreement that Cambodia (Government) always want someone else to pay, be it Aid or gifts, which does not engender any responsibility to care for what they have and oversee maintenance of the same, be it bridges or building, water plants etc.

I don't go to Angkor Watt anymore because of the ridiculous pricing and the herd mentality of guides etc.
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