Chon Buri restaurant owner finds stones in imported river prawns (video)

A restaurant owner in Chon Buri discovered large river prawns stuffed with stones, warning other eateries to be vigilant. The prawns, imported from a neighbouring country, pose a risk of financial loss in the current economic climate.

Pratchaya Prayad, the 37 year old owner of Klang Na Pla Khao restaurant in Nong Tamlueng, Phanthong, Chon Buri, shared a video warning others after finding that some large river prawns were stuffed with stones.

Pratchaya explained that he was grilling 1 kilogramme of river prawns for customers when they reported finding stones embedded in the prawn heads. He replaced the prawns and posted a video to alert others. Weighing the stones, he found they were 15 grammes.

He typically orders 40 to 50 kilogrammes of river prawns at a time. If each prawn contained stones, it would add nearly 1 kilogramme of weight, leading to significant losses. Although he had encountered small lead pieces before, this was the first time he found large stones.

“The prawns come from a neighbouring country, and I usually don’t inspect the prawn heads before serving them. From now on, I’ll check thoroughly and advise other restaurants to do the same. The current economy can’t handle such losses.”

Pratchaya’s discovery highlights a concerning issue for restaurants relying on imported seafood. The practice of adding stones to prawns increases their weight, inflating costs for unsuspecting buyers. This deception goes unnoticed until the prawns are prepared and served, potentially causing reputational and financial damage, reported KhaoSod.

“The economic situation is already challenging. Incidents like this can further strain businesses. It’s crucial to be more cautious and safeguard against such fraudulent activities.”

In related news, a local fishpond owner faced significant distress after a series of thefts targeting her prawn traps over two consecutive days. When the thief returned on the third day, she was ready with a plan to catch him. Shockingly, the culprit turned out to be her neighbour, who claimed desperation led him to steal.