Foreign TikToker’s 150 Baht Coconut Complaint Divides Phuket Viewers

A foreign TikToker drew mixed reactions after complaining online about paying 150 baht for a coconut in Patong, Phuket. In the video, he spoke in Thai and said the same coconut would cost around 25 baht where he comes from. Some viewers criticised him for buying the coconut despite thinking it was too expensive, while others told him that prices in tourist areas are naturally higher. Foreign commenters were more sympathetic, with some agreeing that prices at popular destinations can feel inflated. The discussion quickly grew into a wider debate about tourism pricing, vendor costs, and whether visitors are being overcharged in hotspot areas.

18 hours ago, Video News said:

Foreign TikToker’s 150 Baht Coconut Complaint Divides Phuket Viewers

A foreign TikToker drew mixed reactions after complaining online about paying 150 baht for a coconut in Patong, Phuket. In the video, he spoke in Thai and said the same coconut would cost around 25 baht where he comes from. Some viewers criticised him for buying the coconut despite thinking it was too expensive, while others told him that prices in tourist areas are naturally higher. Foreign commenters were more sympathetic, with some agreeing that prices at popular destinations can feel inflated. The discussion quickly grew into a wider debate about tourism pricing, vendor costs, and whether visitors are being overcharged in hotspot areas.

Why is 'tik toker' mentionerd? Is it a club with discounts or what is it.

Seems like silly tenager tlsk with no meaning tome.

20 baht here but no sympathy.

Bet ya ya pay a premium for everything in Phuket

Probably sold to him by chinese. The nation claims the wholesale price is 1 to 2 baht

https://youtu.be/Y3UPrTY5o6Q?si=3M7pGDOIm0xeozU7

Edited April 26Apr 26 by Celsius

4 hours ago, Celsius said:

Probably sold to him by chinese. The nation claims the wholesale price is 1 to 2 baht

https://youtu.be/Y3UPrTY5o6Q?si=3M7pGDOIm0xeozU7

Chinese guy is entitled to markup to cover the labor to open it up

Turns out the "normal" price from beach vendors is 100 baht. The TikToker probably bought the 150-baht coconut from a "mobile" unlicensed vendor. The answer is simple: if you think it is too expensive, don't buy it.

Phuket Commerce Officials Crack Down on Price Gouging After Viral Coconut Drama

Provincial commerce officials rushed to Patong Beach after a viral clip showed a tourist paying 150 baht for a single coconut, sparking widespread debate over pricing practices along the popular shoreline. Commerce officials, led by Director Woranit Aphiratjiravong, dispatched a team to survey vendors along the beachfront.

https://thepattayanews.com/2026/04/26/phuket-commerce-officials-crack-down-on-price-gouging-after-viral-coconut-drama/

It’s so brave to go on vacation and make a stink over $4.63.