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25 Apr The Phuket Express

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Phuket— Provincial commerce officials rushed to Patong Beach after a viral clip showed a tourist paying 150 baht for a single coconut, sparking widespread debate over pricing practices along the popular shoreline. Commerce officials, led by Director Woranit Aphiratjiravong, dispatched a team to survey vendors along the beachfront. Their inspection revealed: Price signage compliance: Most […] Phuket Commerce Officials Crack Down on Price Gouging After Viral Coconut Drama -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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