The Thaiger
Patong restaurant owner says takings fell to 700 baht as Israeli customers vanish
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A Patong restaurant owner says her takings fell to 700 baht in a day as Israeli customers disappeared ahead of the Jewish New Year. The woman, identified by Dailynews only as A, runs the restaurant with an Israeli partner.
Key facts
- A Patong restaurant owner says her takings fell to 700 baht in a day as Israeli customers disappeared ahead of the Jewish New Year
- She told reporters on September 10 that Israelis used to be among Phuket ’s biggest spenders, but this year the street is quiet
- Dailynews reporters saw taxis and shuttles coming and going at Chabad Patong all day on September 10, apparently carrying Israeli visitors
- The centre was preparing its Rosh Hashanah festival for September 11.
Summary
She told reporters on September 10 that Israelis used to be among Phuket ’s biggest spenders, but this year the street is quiet. She wants clarity from the authorities.
Dailynews reporters saw taxis and shuttles coming and going at Chabad Patong all day on September 10, apparently carrying Israeli visitors. The centre was preparing its Rosh Hashanah festival for September 11.