Artikel tagged “directions”

  • Warning for boats going to sea off Phuket

    Warning for boats going to sea off Phuket

    The Phuket Marine Office has made another official announcement today for boats that will remain in force until May 10. The announcement was issued yesterday stating that “The weather forecast of strong westerly winds is expected to bring heavy rains to southern Thailand and the Andaman coast from today until at least May 10.“ “The warning is in effect for Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.” Read more about the weather warning HERE . “Because of the strong winds and waves in the Andaman Sea, all boats should proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore until May 10.” “When going to sea boat operators and captains must ensure that boats and safety equipment are ready at all times

  • ‘Garlic Prawn’ fraud in Patong

    ‘Garlic Prawn’ fraud in Patong

    Phuket’s Tourist Police have arrested the owners of an overpriced restaurant named ‘6 Restaurants’, located in Patong, after receiving reports from more than 19 Chinese tourists. Apart from the reports, photos from the restaurant also went viral in Chinese social media about the over-priced prawn dish of 300 baht per 100 grams (3,000 baht per kilogram!) The report mentioned that ‘the prawn menu costs go as high as 1,000 Yuan’ (or about 4,941 Baht) and ‘if the customer refuses to pay the bill, they would be threatened by the restaurant’s staff’. A team from the Phuket Tourist Police and Phuket Provincial Commercial Office, Ministry of Commerce sent undercover officers to order the ‘Garlic Prawn’ menu as reported from the 6 Restaurant located on Taweewong Road

  • Patong Prawn Fraud. Price-gouging in Patong restaurant.

    Patong Prawn Fraud. Price-gouging in Patong restaurant.

    Phuket’s Tourist Police have arrested the owners of an overpriced restaurant named ‘6 Restaurants’, located in Patong, after receiving reports from more than 19 Chinese tourists.