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Old 28th June 2009, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Serendipity2 View Post
KhwaamLap,

You're spot on - as usual. When I go to buy something expensive will you share your inlaws to act as my go-between or agent?

I doubt most farangs are aware of the two tier system. Actually, it's probably a three tier system. Most expensive for farangs - naturally, mid price for average Thais and dirt cheap for such as the rich and powerful, politicians, police etc.
If you look like a tourist, you will get tourist prices. If you show you know something, you will get the farang minimum price. Thais get any price down from there depending on there negotiation skills (and intimidation) - don't NY cops get free coffe and doughnuts?
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