pdogg Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Sun worshippers are complaining that increasing numbers of beach chair vendors are charging 20 baht more than the city-mandated rental rate of 30 baht. Both Thai and foreign tourists have complained about vendors, many near Central Festival Pattaya Beach, using the busy Songkran period to jack up rates for beach chairs and umbrellas. One vendor openly admitted to charging more than legally allowed, saying many did the same during busy times to make more money off tourists. The vendor reasoned the price hike was justified because tourists were bringing their own food, not buying it from the vendors. Complaints have yet to reach the ears of Pattaya’s mayor or regulators. The brazen vendors said they’ll continue to charge what they want until forced not to. http://www.pattayamail.com/localnews/beach-chair-vendors-admit-to-nearly-doubling-prices-for-rentals-25504 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Let's hope this attitude doesn't spread to Dongtan beach. 30 Baht to chill all day and watch life go by while sipping a cold drink is one of the great bargains of Pattaya/Jomtien. A guy could get used to 6 months of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schalke04 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 It will be interesting to see if prices return to normal for low season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton42 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 They haven't yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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