I don't know how the government, police, or whoever is in charge can let scammers harass tourists outside this supposedly most sacred place in Thailand. Is in impressive, not really any more so than any other temple. It's way too expensive, isn't worth more than 50 baht to go inside, let alone 500 baht. Don't waste your time, go to Wat Arun (the best) or Wat Po (also impressive). This is the kind of place that ruins Thailand and sends people away with an awful feeling.