The Prime Minister of the Subdistrict Administrative Organization visited the area to inspect After the tourists yelled at the shop, the price of sweet clams was 1,530 baht per dish, which was more expensive than lobsters. The seller explained that it was a real sweet clam. Expensive because it’s hard to find. Keep the normal price.
from the case of one Facebook user Posted regarding the price of sweet clams 900 baht per plate following taking the Chinese to eat. at a store On Mae Ramphueng Beach, Taphong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Rayong Province, until it has been criticized widely
Latest progress on June 9, 65, Mr. Thap Saengkrachang, Prime Minister of Taphong Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Rayong Province, along with municipal and public health officials inspected a seafood shop on Mae Ramphueng Beach. allegedly Take advantage of foreign tourists Selling sweet clams at 1,530 baht per plate, more expensive than lobsters. along with showing the bill for food with a list of lobsters, priced at 1,500 baht, and sweet clams, priced at 1,530 baht, so they came to check to find out the facts that happened.
When she arrived to meet with Ms. Thanaree (reserving her last name), 28 years old, the shop owner admitted that the shop posted on Facebook was his shop. in fact Customers should inquire with the shop first and then post. Because the price of sweet clams is the actual price as alleged, 900 baht per kilogram, which the sweet clams that customers ordered that day It’s a real sweet clam, not a sweet clam. (shaped like a sweet clam but smaller than most. Most are dead. The flesh is tough and not sweet in taste) which are sold everywhere.
The two types are very different in price. Real sweet clams are the price of buying uncooked, 750-850 baht per kg or more. found for sale in the general market There will be a price of 200-300 baht per kilogram only. The shop therefore confirms that not taking advantage of the opportunity to raise prices with customers Whether it’s Thai or foreign, they sell at the same price. There are clearly marked price tags. which customers should inquire before collecting money to understand
On the other hand, Mr. Ekachai Somngam, 57, a fisherman at Mae Ramphueng Beach, said he had a career in fishing for crabs and fish. and deliver seafood to various shops Saw the news and knew that The clams that customers ordered that they saw in the dish were real sweet clams. which is expensive Because it is a rare type of shellfish. The clams that are available in the market are similar to sweet clams. The name of the betel nut is smaller. And most of them are already dead. Sent from the south brought in tons at a time The price is therefore not as expensive as the sweet clams that are not available at a time. and exists in the Rayong sea
While Mr Tawee said that following the investigation It was found that there was no overpayment according to the complaint. which is in fact caused by the misunderstanding of consumers After checking, it was revealed that The clams that customers ordered are sweet clams which are expensive because they are a rare type of clam. And every shop will have a price tag clearly attached. Therefore, I would like to publicize that The prices for seafood at every restaurant are clearly marked. If you are unsure or in doubt, you can ask the shop before ordering. to prevent misunderstanding and if found to be overpriced You can report it at the Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Taphong, Rayong immediately.