Yes, we take advantage of the fact that our purchasing power is vastly greater than theirs. But doesnt mean that we are taking
advantage of anybody. The locals do not suffer from the fact that I have a greater purchasing power than them, in fact the tourist areas obviously benefit greatly from it.
So no, I do not think its fair or correct in any way for them to try any sort of scam, just because Im a farang.
I think double pricing is wrong as well (especially since most of the shop owners are well aware im a long term resident with family), but at least the I have the option of saying no thanks, and walk away.
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It's pretty clear a lot of Thais don't like how many farang are living there. What do you think there reason for feeling that way is, just irrational xenophobia and that's it.
That´s part of it. There´s still pretty heavy indoctrination in schools, teaching the kids from a young age, how Thais are better superior people than everyone else.