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Originally Posted by Retrac
So are you only offended because the corruption is affecting you and tourists? Since it seems you understand the corruption has always been there but the difference now is the shift towards foreigners.
Are you also offended in a predominately under educated population referring to European descendants in a derogatory term? The same can be seen with any minority group, they are often referred to incorrectly or in slang terms. Don't get too offended by what ignorant fools say.
Two tier pricing is common in many developing countries, it allows locals to enjoy the same things on their local pays while making a small amount more on foreigners. While in Bali I had to pay double what locals were, after currency conversion it cost me a whole $1 CAD more. Does it suck? Yes, but I try to believe I made his day.
But in the end it makes me appreciate Canada way more, what we take for granted are not guaranteed in other countries.
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I'm not talking about some uneducated farmer using the word, I'm talking about the entire nation, even the prime minister.
Do japanese tourists pay more than Canadians? No because we have embraced multiculturalism. Something thailand has yet to do.
And yes, normally when the tourism industry is your golden goose laying golden eggs, generally not a good idea to cut it open looking for more.