Over 300 Tourists Protest Over Online Boat Ticket Scandal in Laem Chabang

[webfact]

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Chaos ensued at the Laem Chabang port as over 300 disgruntled tourists, both Thai and foreigners, protested following a cruise ticket debacle, reported Siam Rath.

 

The tourists had purchased their tickets online via a website for a price of THB 5,999 each. Their itinerary included a journey starting on May 16th, returning on May 19th, with the final destination being the city of Sihanoukville, Cambodia.

 

However, upon arriving at the designated time to board the ship, they were met with a surprise. They were unable to board the ship as the captain informed them that their names were not in the system.

 

This sparked outrage among the tourists who had already paid for the trip in full.

 

As the situation escalated, police officers from the Laem Chabang Police Station were called in to mediate and control the situation.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The tourists collectively expressed their frustration and suspicion, questioning why they could not board the ship even though they had paid the full amount beforehand.

 

The incident sparked a wave of protest from the tourists, leading to law enforcement stepping in.

 

The cause of this issue is currently under investigation, and it remains uncertain as to why these tourists were not listed in the system despite having made payments.

 

The resolution of this situation is eagerly awaited by the distressed travelers as well as others following the incident.

 

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[jacko45k]

Land of Scams moniker is raising it's head again. Used to be common with travel agents and people buying airtickets....

[ikke1959]

Probably a misunderstanding ......Soft power to promote tourism in Thailand

[mikebell]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The resolution of this situation is eagerly awaited by the distressed travelers as well as others following the incident.

Too late; that ship has sailed.

[SOTIRIOS]

...1.8M Reasons...

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

However, upon arriving at the designated time to board the ship, they were met with a surprise. They were unable to board the ship as the captain informed them that their names were not in the system.

300 people not in the system, yet they were at the boarding terminal with tickets paid for, and the boat was outside ready to pick them up?

Hmmm ... 

[mikeymike100]

39 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

300 people not in the system, yet they were at the boarding terminal with tickets paid for, and the boat was outside ready to pick them up?

Hmmm ... 

Right, they must have had receipts and tickets proving they had paid, something very fishy??

[Tubulat]

We as foreigners are being milked more and more.
This week I wanted to visit the wineyard just outside Hua-hin, 200 Thb/person.
200 thb for what, there is nothing to see, there is a restaurant, you see some vineyards and that is all, i am not crazy surely, so turned right around.
Apparently I took the wrong way back because a guard came up behind me and was gesticulating violently that I was not allowed to go there.
Bye, bye vineyard.
 

Edited May 20, 2023 by Tubulat

[KannikaP]

13 minutes ago, Tubulat said:

We as foreigners are being milked more and more.
This week I wanted to visit the wineyard just outside Hua-hin, 200 Thb/person.
200 thb for what, there is nothing to see, there is a restaurant, you see some vineyards and that is all, i am not crazy surely, so turned right around.
Apparently I took the wrong way back because a guard came up behind me and was gesticulating violently that I was not allowed to go there.
Bye, bye vineyard.
 

You and Bht 200........300 people, Thais as well @ Bht 6000.

[cardinalblue]

Red flag when not allowed  to print a ticket online after purchase…

 

any type of travel or admission event gives you both a receipt and a printable ticket with bar code or allowed to save it

 

100% scam job…

[connda]

Bucket List: 
Online Boat Cruise From Laem Chabang
Visiting Thailand
Mexico

[Deserted]

Not the first or last time.