Well-wishes Pour In for Rangsit Mookata Restaurant After Empty Night with Zero Customers
A Rangsit mookata restaurant faced a devastating night with zero customers on May 25, prompting the owner to share the struggle on social media and sparking an outpouring of support from the community and fellow business owners battling sim
May 26 – This year has forced business owners to rapidly adapt for survival amid a struggling economy, particularly hitting the food service industry hard, with many closing shop while others are determined to push through in hopes things will improve. Recently, the Facebook page for Thang Ngoen-Mookata in Rangsit Klong Neung posted photos from the night of May 25, with a caption stating: "This is real, not content. Today was the toughest day since we opened. If it stays this quiet, we might as well close and take our staff on a 10-20 day vacation instead (bitter laugh)." The owner later added: "Honestly, I thought only I was stressed when we had zero customers last night. But when I looked at the camera footage, my staff were just as worried and anxious. I saw them standing outside, looking left and right down the street. (Usually when we're busy, they tell me they love these crazy rushes.) But that's business – there are good days and slow days. We've just never experienced this before. My staff and I are confused, but I believe things will get better. I'm working on solutions." The post received an outpouring of encouragement from supporters wishing the restaurant through this tough period, while other restaurant owners commented that their businesses have been equally quiet.
