Online storm over Phuket ceramics shop's B40 entry feeInside the ceramics shop at the centre of the controversy, on Thalang Road in Phuket's Old Town in Muang district. (Photo supplied)PHUKET - The owner of a ceramics shop at the centre of an online drama after charging Chinese tourists a 40 baht entry fee had properly displayed the details of the service charge, which was legal, the Phuket Provincial Commercial Office said on Monday. It involved tourists being charged with a 40-baht fee to enter a ceramics shop in Phuket's Old Town. After the story came to public attention, the shop owner talked to the media, explaining the reason for charging an entry fee to the shop. They said the owner had properly displayed price tags, along with clear details of the entry fee, posted at the entrance in Thai, English and Chinese.

Source: Bangkok Post February 16, 2026 12:49 UTC