Many people complain about this, and it doesn’t make it right, but tourist states like Florida and Nevada have a similar dual-pricing structure for residents and tourists. So Thailand is not alone in this type of scheme.

Offering discounted rooms to local tourists via a government sponsored scheme during a period when foreign tourist demand was low to non-existent made sense. However I don't think we're at the stage yet where the government can force a pricing structure on an entire industry in normal times. It may just be bad journalism which is open to different interpretation depending on which side of the fence you sit. If I was in Thailand's shoes, given the state of the industry and the current rising cost of living worldwide especially travel related, I'd be at pains public relations wise to sell the country positively rather than what seems to be happening at the moment.

armchairlawyer wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:36 am Meanwhile, there is this.
https://www.pattayamail.com/latestnews/ ... ays-403168

They need to make up their mind. On one hand they say they only want to attract wealthy tourists, and on the other hand they say they want them all.

Very common practice. Hawaii has their Kama'aina rates. While it may not be hotel rooms that are cheaper everywhere, attractions also get local discounts.