Online storm over Phuket ceramics shop's B40 entry fee

Online storm over Phuket ceramics shop's B40 entry fee

PHUKET - The owner of a ceramics shop at the centre of an online drama after charging Chinese tourists a 40 baht entry fee had properly displayed the details of the service charge, which was legal, the Phuket Provincial Commercial Office said on Monday.

Phuket Ceramics Shop Owner Charges 40 Baht Entry Fee – Officials Rule It Legal

PHUKET – A ceramics shop in Phuket’s Old Town that sparked outrage after charging Chinese tourists a 40 baht entry fee has been inspected by commercial officials, who confirmed the fee is legal provided proper signage is displayed. Tourism Policy Committee Set to Decide on 300 Baht Tourist Entry Fee The controversy erupted on Sunday […] Source

Phuket officials rules entry fee legal but condemn racist behaviour

Phuket officials rules entry fee legal but condemn racist behaviourLegacyOfficials from the Phuket Provincial Commerce Office addressed public backlash after a souvenir shop owner was filmed making a racist gesture towards a Chinese tourist and charging an entry fee of 40 baht. The controversy erupted after a video of the owner of a ceramic and souvenir shop called “Positive Thinking” went viral on the Chinese social media platform Douyin. The f…