TikTok video of 150 baht coconut in Phuket divides Thai internet
A foreign TikToker recently posted about the price of a coconut on Patong Beach in Phuket yesterday, April 22, pointing out the upcharge in tourist areas, which were met with mixed reactions as debates raged on in the comments.
The video, which focused on the price of coconuts in Phuket, left many viewers, Thai and foreign, divided. Some are defending local vendors, while others echoed his sentiments regarding high prices at tourist destinations.
The man posted the clip on his TikTok account, @rk.k1ng, while holding a coconut he said he had bought in Patong for 150 baht. In the caption, he wrote, “Coconut price in Patong, Phuket, 150 baht!” In the video, he spoke in Thai…
“Today, I’m in Patong. I bought this coconut for 150 baht. Too expensive. It’s 25 baht at my home.”
The clip attracted a large number of comments from Thai TikTok users who were quick to criticise him for pointing out the exorbitant price. Comments included…
“Why you buy it if you think it’s expensive?”
“Go back home for your cheap coconut then”
“Check his visa please. This is a kind of visa-free tourist.”
“You are stupid buying it on your own.”
Some foreign users said they agreed that coconuts sold in tourist areas of Thailand were expensive. One commenter said a coconut at Samui International Airport costs 159 baht.
Thai TikTok users also said products sold in popular tourist areas are usually more expensive because vendors face higher operating costs, including rent.
Others pointed to the low wholesale price of coconuts at plantations, saying they can cost as little as two baht each. They argued that middlemen and retailers were overcharging and taking advantage of foreign customers.
Some users also criticised those posting rude or hostile comments towards the foreign man. They said tourists of all nationalities should be treated fairly and that the issue raised should prompt scrutiny of product pricing rather than abuse directed at visitors.
As of now, no government agency or provincial administration has issued a clarification or announced an investigation into coconut prices in the area.
@rk.k1ng Coconut price in Patong Phuket $150 baht!!! Thaiiii hong! #patong #thailand #phuket #coconut
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