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

[Thaiger]

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 … …

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[NonThaiKiwi]

Funny when a neighbouring country gets one over you.  Now Thailand would never do anything like this would they? 

Always a case of buyer beware. Check everything, even a random sample check is better than none. 

Back in NZ kids use to try the same thing when berry picking. Farmers picked up in it really fast and the kids weren't happy when they got the sack and no wages. 

Then they had to explain to their parents why they were sacked. 

It was a good life lesson (For some) 

[ChrisS]

Adding stones to add weight is as old as the hills, fruit and hop pickers were notorious for it.