Saudi tourist files complaint after 40000 baht massage in Phuket
A masseuse in Phuket allegedly charged 40,000 baht to the credit card of a Saudi Arabian tourist, despite the customer agreed to pay 1,200 baht for a massage. The Facebook page โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต reported that the…
A Saudi Arabian tourist filed a complaint at Patong Police Station on March 25 after being charged 40,000 baht for a massage in Phuket, despite agreeing to pay 1,200 baht. The incident reportedly occurred at a massage shop near Patong Beach, where the tourist said he paid by credit card while under the influence of alcohol. The case was publicized by the Facebook page โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต.
Disputed Payment and Police Involvement
According to police, the tourist discovered the 40,000 baht charge only after the transaction was complete. The masseuse involved was summoned for questioning and denied any wrongdoing, stating the tourist willingly offered the sum. No information has been released regarding the outcome of the police inquiry or whether the tourist recovered the funds.
Previous Incidents and Industry Concerns
The same Facebook page highlighted a similar case in December, when a beauty clinic in Phuket allegedly used a client's phone to access her credit card and made an unauthorized purchase of 227,000 baht. Another individual reported a 150,000 baht charge at the same clinic without consent. Social media users expressed concern that such incidents could undermine Phuket’s tourism reputation and suggested possible repeated offenses by local businesses. No further updates have been provided on the resolution of these cases.
Source: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/saudi-tourist-files-complaint-after-40000-baht-massage-in-phuket
