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Learning Thai the Easy Way
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Numbers In Thailand, we have our own numbers whic We are sorry to say that some tourist attractions in
Thailand have a two-price system where they charge foreign visitors
more than local people. Usually the entrance fee is always written using
Arabic numbers. If you spot the prices written in Thai numbers and Arabic
numbers then for sure there are two prices. I think they do it this
way because they are ashamed to let you kno
ANSWERS: In picture number one, the price for adults is 80 baht and children 60 baht. You might also be interested to see our page on How to Read Thai Numbers. FLASHCARDS: Numerals | Numbers
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h are unique to the Thai language. However,
you will be happy to know that when you are shopping you will
nearly always see the price written using Arabic numbers. This
means that you won't have to learn how the numbers are written
if you go shopping. Most shopkeepers at roadside stores have
a calculator handy so that they will tap out the price for you.
But it is a good idea to try and learn how to pronounce 
w they are charging you double.
I can't think of any other reason to hide the prices like this. In the
above example, the second and third rows are the prices for adults and
children respectively. The last row is the price for foreigners and
is clearly written as 160 baht. Use the chart to the right to work out
the price for Thai people (answers at the bottom of this page). You
will see that foreigners have to pay double. Below are two more examples
of how some people disguise the fact they are charging more for foreigners.
In the example on the left, if you can read the last line in Thai you
will know it says "lot ha-sib baht". This means reduce
the price by 50 baht. The top line clearly says this is only for "khon
Thai" or Thai people. The example on the right is different
from most as the prices are written out in words.
