Phuket shop’s 40-baht entry fee sparks online fury

2026-02-15 - 04:16

PHUKET — 15 February 2026, A video showing a shop in Phuket’s Old Town charging visitors 40 baht to enter has triggered a storm of criticism on Chinese social media, prompting calls for authorities to investigate amid concerns over the impact on Thailand’s tourism image. The Facebook page Phuket Times reported on 15 February 2026 that the controversy had spread widely on Chinese platforms, particularly Douyin, after a clip filmed inside a shop on Thalang Road in Phuket Old Town was shared online. According to