Massive Rent Increases At Tuk.com Protested

[britmaveric]

Drama at Tuk.Com as shop owner’s protest at massive rent increases.

We went down to the Tuk.Com Center on the South Pattaya Road on Wednesday Afternoon as shop owners from the Center organized a protest against a dramatic rise in rent imposed by the Centers Management Team. We saw one of the letters given to shop owners and it appears that they intend to increase the rent by as much as 80%, which the shop owners feel is unacceptable.

On Wednesday afternoon many of the shop owners closed their shops in protest and organized placards stating their disapproval. A typical unit which previously cost 12,500 per month with a one-off 54,000 Baht guarantee payment will now cost the shop owner 24,000 Baht per month with a 72,000 Baht Guarantee. There were no management present to give their side of the story and for the now the Tuk.Com center is in limbo as incumbent shop owners refuse to sign new contracts with the Tuk.Com Center.

-Pattaya City News

Wednesday 14th December 2005

[Nuff Said]

Drama at Tuk.Com as shop owner’s protest at massive rent increases.

 

We went down to the Tuk.Com Center on the South Pattaya Road on Wednesday Afternoon as shop owners from the Center organized a protest against a dramatic rise in rent imposed by the Centers Management Team. We saw one of the letters given to shop owners and it appears that they intend to increase the rent by as much as 80%, which the shop owners feel is unacceptable.

On Wednesday afternoon many of the shop owners closed their shops in protest and organized placards stating their disapproval. A typical unit which previously cost 12,500 per month with a one-off 54,000 Baht guarantee payment will now cost the shop owner 24,000 Baht per month with a 72,000 Baht Guarantee. There were no management present to give their side of the story and for the now the Tuk.Com center is in limbo as incumbent shop owners refuse to sign new contracts with the Tuk.Com Center.

-Pattaya City News

Wednesday 14th December 2005

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Anyone reading this could be forgiven for thinking that Tuk.Com is not only fully occupied but also has a waiting list of shopkeepers eager for units to become available. Take a stroll around and you will see that there are numerous empty units on most, if not all, floors.

I sincerely hope that the Tuk.Com shop owners stand firm and united on this matter. Strength is in numbers.

[tuky]

They have to pay for the repairs that the fire did at tuk.com in Sriracha I guess

[Nuff Said]

They have to pay for the repairs that the fire did at tuk.com in Sriracha I guess   

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I didn't know about that fire, but you've probably hit the nail right on the head.

[astral]

Tell us more about the fire in Sri Racha Tuky.

[tuky]

Actually, it was a little tongue on cheek as the fire didn't do too much damage. I believe it was on the top floor and damaged a few shops only. It was business as usual for everyone else, just a nasty smoke smell in the air. To be honest, places like tuk.com Sriracha are asking for trouble, all those electronic/electric goods running with local power distribution setups is a recipe for disaster.

[barryofthailand]

Are you talking about Com City on South Pattaya road?

Barry

[tuky]

Are you talking about Com City on South Pattaya road?

Barry

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

In part Barry, the protest was held at com city (tuk.com) but the fire was at the original tuk.com in Sriracha.

[barryofthailand]

I was their in Pattaya yesterday. the place seemed to be filled up now. that's probably why they want a rental increase. I think most of the businesses their have long term leases as they also have offices in bangkok and Sriacha.

Barry