English Corner
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issue 2 95 15 August 2014
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it’s a rip off! beach area restaurants accused of over charging customers
hua hin, THAILAND Twenty two restaurants in Hua Hin are reportedly under investigation for over charging for food, following a series of complaints to police as well as stories on social media. Police are encouraging both residents and tourists alike to report to them if they believe they are being ripped off, particularly by beach restaurants. While no details of the restaurants concerned have been released, or many details of how the alleged offences have transpired, it is believed that either no menu or a menu with different prices is presented to customers, and when they come to settle the bill are faced with an exorbitant amount. Two instances have been quoted, one of which saw a group of customers charged 3,820 baht for ordering only nine menu items, while a family from Nonthaburi were charged over 7000 baht for their meal at a beach restaurant. Police Major General Trithanet Sunthornsuk, the superintendent of the Prachuap Khiri Khan police, concluded that the case is relevant to consumer fraud. He also said there has been evidence showing the food prices were intentionally manipulated. Action has been swift, and at press time (Wednesday 13th August) the authorities in Hua Hin have deployed a group of soldiers to conduct ‘beach-cleaning efforts’ to reorganize the beach area. Sixty six business operators and restaurant owners would also have their shops and buildings dismantled and would be completely evicted from the area. Police are currently working with related agencies such as the Hua Hin Municipality and the Consumer Protection Bureau to ensure that consumers are being treated fairly.
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