Indian Tourist Claims He Was Pressured Into Buying Overpriced Beauty Products in pattaya
pattaya, Thailand – A 32-year-old tourist from India alleges he was defrauded into purchasing herbal beauty products at a significantly inflated price in Pattaya, raising renewed concerns about scams targeting visitors to the popular Thai resort city.
Mudasir Ashraf reported the incident to the Pattaya Police Station in Chon Buri Province on Sunday, September 7th, according to Thetaiger.Ashraf claims he was coerced into buying hair and beauty care items totaling 24,175 Baht (approximately $665 USD or Rp 11.5 million).
Ashraf recounted to police that he was approached by two foreign men while walking along Second Road near the Baywalk project on the morning of September 5th. After engaging in conversation, the men persuaded him to consider hair growth products and led him to a shop within the Baywalk area.
upon entering the store, Ashraf says he was immediately presented with two bottles of herbal coconut oil, two bottles of shampoo, and two boxes of ginseng soap. He was then asked to pay via bank transfer, and, feeling pressured, he complied.
It was only after the transaction that Ashraf began to suspect he had been overcharged, believing the price to be unreasonable. He later filed a police report.Police accompanied Ashraf back to the store to confront the staff. While the shop employees maintained the pricing was clear and transparent,Ashraf insisted the cost was excessively high.
Following a discussion, the shop agreed to refund 22,800 Baht (approximately $625 USD or Rp 10.7 million) to Ashraf, but warned they would pursue legal action if the incident damaged their business reputation.
This incident is the latest in a string of reports from tourists claiming to have been cheated in Pattaya. Despite repeated police crackdowns, these practices persist, threatening to tarnish the city’s image as a desirable tourist destination. Authorities are urged to address the issue proactively to ensure the safety and positive experience of all visitors.
Keywords: Pattaya, Thailand, Tourist Scam, Fraud, Herbal Products, Overpriced, Police Report, Travel Safety, Baywalk, Chon Buri Province.