A recent misunderstanding between a beach chair vendor and a tourist in Cha-am Beach, Phetchaburi, resulted in the vendor being suspended from work for 15 days. The tourist had rented a chair for 400 baht and asked about the duration allowed. The vendor responded with the phrase “Sit for as long as you like, even for days,” which led to confusion.

 

Today, Nukoon Pronsomboon Siri, Mayor of Cha-am Municipality, stated that the misunderstanding between the employee and the tourist led to a dispute involving poor usage of language. The municipality resolved the issue by suspending the employee for 15 days and warning the beach chair business owner to better manage their staff. The mayor clarified that tourists can park their vehicles on Cha-am Beach, regardless of whether they rent a chair or not, as long as they do not obstruct traffic and follow regulations.

 

Sawaeng, 66, the beach chair business owner, apologised to the tourist and clarified that the phrase was a slogan commonly used by their employees to engage with tourists. Jirapah, 48, the employee involved, also admitted that she had genuinely told the tourist to sit for as long as they wanted, without intending to argue or offend them. Both hoped that the public would understand the misunderstanding, reported Khaosod Online.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Image courtesy of Khaosod Online

 

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400 Baht?! I am confused:

 

https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/24/pattaya-mayor-announces-set-prices-and-legal-selling-hours-for-beach-services/

 

25 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Jirapah, 48, the employee involved, also admitted that she had genuinely told the tourist to sit for as long as they wanted, without intending to argue or offend them.

"Sit down, put your feet up, take your time, no need to hurry, stay as long as you like."

 

That is now regarded as 'offensive'?

This story makes little sense.

12 hours ago, Mickeymaus said:

400 Baht?! I am confused:

As far as I know Pattaya and Cha Am have a certain distance between themselves.

12 hours ago, Mickeymaus said:

400 Baht?! I am confused:

Same as me... the grammar states "a chair" singular for 400 baht?

Rip-off time again.

How long did the customer want to sit?  

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Both hoped that the public would understand the misunderstanding

I assure you the public clearly understands all misunderstandings. 

54 minutes ago, hkt83100 said:

As far as I know Pattaya and Cha Am have a certain distance between themselves.

You are right. Just saw it. Always these topics that are not about Pattaya. Confusing ????. 

1 hour ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

How long did the customer want to sit?  

Till he's visa expired ???

A very poorly written report IMO, what has renting a chair on a beach got to do with parking a car ? or maybe the vendor said '' you can park yer ass here all day mister'' 

Story makes no sense, it was probably re-written using ChatGPT anyway so not worth the pixels its displayed on.

• Cut out some random words and partial sentences
• Put them in a bowl
• Apply egg whisk
• Glue them in lines onto a piece of board
• Publish the result as supposed news

I've worked with Thai journalists and not one of them would last a week in the UK.