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Saensuk Municipality Inspects Bang Saen Umbrella Shops After Overcharging Drama

Saensuk Municipality Inspects Bang Saen Umbrella Shops After Overcharging Drama

MGR Online•General•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Authorities investigate alleged overcharging for beach umbrella services in Bang Saen following a viral incident involving influencers.

  • •Saensuk Municipality, along with provincial commerce and consumer protection offices, inspected beach umbrella operators in Bang Saen.
  • •The inspection followed a viral incident where YouTubers 'P'Jong-Kallane' were reportedly charged 400 baht for beach chairs.
  • •Operators are now required to clearly display prices and confirm services before charging customers.

Overview

  • •Saensuk Municipality, Chonburi Provincial Commerce Office, and Chonburi Provincial Consumer Protection Office jointly inspected Bang Saen beach operators.
  • •The inspection was conducted due to a public outcry (drama) over alleged overcharging for beach umbrella services.
  • •The incident involved YouTubers 'P'Jong-Kallane' who were reportedly charged 400 baht for beach chairs.
  • •Operators were instructed to clearly display prices for goods and services.
  • •Operators must agree on services before providing them.
  • •Operators must strictly adhere to municipal ordinances and operating conditions.
  • •Saensuk Municipality expressed its commitment to receiving feedback and working with operators for clear and transparent service pricing.
  • •Saensuk Municipality aims to prevent future misunderstandings regarding beach chair usage fees.

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Key Quotes

Saensuk Municipality
"We didn't know only two people had come."
ไม่รู้ว่ามากันแค่ 2 คน

Key Entities

Organization

Saensuk Municipality(เทศบาลเมืองแสนสุข)
The local government authority that conducted inspections and issued new regulations for beach operators.
Provincial Commerce Office(พาณิชย์จังหวัด)
An official body that collaborated with Saensuk Municipality in inspecting beach operators.
Office of the Consumer Protection Board(สคบ.)
A government agency that participated in field inspections to address consumer complaints regarding beach services.
Chonburi Provincial Commerce Office(สำนักงานพาณิชย์จังหวัดชลบุรี)
An official entity from Chonburi Province that assisted in the inspection of beach service providers.
Chonburi Provincial Consumer Protection Office(สำนักงานคุ้มครองผู้บริโภคจังหวัดชลบุรี)
A Chonburi provincial body that partnered with Saensuk Municipality to investigate alleged overcharging incidents.
Chonburi Provincial Tourism and Sports Office(ท่องเที่ยวและกีฬาจังหวัดชลบุรี)
A government department in Chonburi Province that participated in the inspection of beach operators.

Person

P'Jong-Kallane(พี่จอง-คัลแลน)
South Korean YouTubers whose experience of being allegedly overcharged for beach chairs in Bang Saen sparked public discussion.

Place

Bang Saen Beach(ชายหาดบางแสน)
The location where beach umbrella operators were inspected following an overcharging incident.
Chonburi Province(จังหวัดชลบุรี)ℹ️
The province where Saensuk Municipality and its related offices are located and where Bang Saen Beach is situated.