Massage Business Owner Denies Profits, Refutes Illicit Services
Massage business owner Ton Hom Sakuntalah denied profitability claims and illicit operations at her Thaimart shop, saying her nearly 10 million baht investment remains in recovery phase with expected returns in 2-3 years.
Entrepreneur Ton Hom Sakuntalah addressed rumors about her foot massage business at the Thaimart marketplace platform launch event, clarifying that despite nearly 10 million baht in investment, the shop has not yet returned a profit. She explained her hands-on approach of personally washing customers' feet, emphasizing the business operates as a legitimate massage establishment with no illicit services. Ton Hom responded to beauty queen Bai Fern Patskon's announcement of stepping down as Ubon Ratchathani's Miss Universe PD representative, requesting that Bai Fern provide her own explanation while reaffirming her support for all contestants, especially contestant 'Rot Mel.' Regarding public perception that the business is highly profitable, Ton Hom stated it remains in a low season and is still in the investment phase, with recovery expected to take 2-3 years. She attributed generous staff compensation to the startup phase rather than profits. She highlighted her genuine passion for foot massage service, explaining that customer satisfaction brings fulfillment money cannot buy. Currently, the main challenge is finding reliable massage therapists, as experienced staff frequently leave. She acknowledged initial age restrictions on therapists due to the five-story building, but learned that expertise requires more experienced practitioners. She called for clearer communication with staff about resignation timelines to allow adequate replacement time.
