Chonburi commerce warns shops against price gouging for US troops

Khaosod•Society•20d ago

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Chonburi authorities inspected shops at Terminal 21 Pattaya to ensure fair pricing and food safety before the arrival of 5,000 US personnel.

•Authorities inspected shops at Terminal 21 Pattaya on September 1, 2026.
•5,000 US personnel from the USS Abraham Lincoln will visit Laem Chabang Port from September 2-6.
•Inspectors focused on clear price labeling and food safety to prevent price gouging.
•The arrival is seen as an opportunity to stimulate the local economy in the Pattaya area.

•On September 1, 2026, officials conducted inspections at Terminal 21 Pattaya.
•5,000 US personnel from the USS Abraham Lincoln are scheduled to stop at Laem Chabang Port, Chonburi, between September 2-6.
•Anusak Piriyomorn, Hathairat Keereewan, and relevant agencies inspected product and service sales to prepare for the US personnel.
•Hathairat Phoket, Director of Terminal 21 Pattaya, led the officials during the shop inspections.
•Authorities warned operators to display clear price tags to prevent overcharging and price gouging.
•Public health officials joined the inspection to check raw material quality, cleanliness, and food safety.
•Anusak Piriyomorn stated that the arrival of US personnel is an important opportunity to stimulate the economy and generate income for the area.
•Anusak Piriyomorn advised tourists and citizens to report shops without price tags or those gouging prices via the Bang Lamung District Damrongdhama Center.

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Anusak Piriyomorn(อนุศักดิ์ พิริยอมร)

The Bang Lamung District Chief who led the shop inspections.

Hathairat Keereewan(หทัยรัตน์ คีรีวัลย์)

The Chonburi Provincial Commerce Officer who participated in the inspections.

Hathairat Phoket(หทัยรัตน์ โพธิ์เกตุ)

The Director of Terminal 21 Pattaya who led the officials through the mall.

Terminal 21 Pattaya(เทอร์มินอล 21 พัทยา)ℹ️

The shopping center where officials conducted price and safety inspections.

Laem Chabang Port(ท่าเรือแหลมฉบัง)ℹ️

The port in Chonburi where the USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to dock.

Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the port and inspections are located.

Pattaya(พัทยา)ℹ️

The city area where US personnel are expected to relax and resupply.

Bang Lamung(บางละมุง)

The district where the Damrongdhama Center accepts price gouging complaints.

USS Abraham Lincolnℹ️

The aircraft carrier carrying 5,000 US personnel to Laem Chabang Port.

Bang Lamung District Damrongdhama Center(ศูนย์ดำรงธรรมอำเภอบางละมุง)

The center where citizens can report shops that do not display prices or engage in price gouging.