Phuket restaurant owner says foreign tourist refused to pay bill in Chalong

A restaurant owner in Chalong, Phuket, said a foreign female tourist allegedly refused to pay for her meal on May 24 after complaining about the taste only after finishing the order.

A restaurant owner in Chalong, Phuket, said a foreign female tourist allegedly refused to pay for her meal on May 24 after claiming the food and a smoothie did not taste as expected.

According to the account shared online, the woman ordered food and drinks from the menu and raised the complaint only after finishing the meal and being presented with the bill.

The owner of the restaurant said the business has operated for nearly 20 years and that this was not the first time foreign tourists had used excuses to avoid payment.

The owner also warned other business operators following the incident. After the post was shared online, commenters offered support to the entrepreneur and praised the restaurant's patience during difficult economic conditions.

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