In a jaw-dropping revelation that has sent ripples through the culinary world, popular YouTuber PEACHII shared her bewildering experience at the famed Michelin-starred restaurant, Raan Jay Fai, in Bangkok. What was supposed to be a delightful meal turned into a shocking bill of 4,000 baht for a crab omelette that was listed on the menu for just 1,500 baht!

The incident caught the attention of the Department of Internal Trade, which quickly acted by fining the restaurant 2,000 baht under the Prices of Goods and Services Act for not clearly displaying the prices of their delicacies.

On her X account, PEACHII recounted the dining experience she shared with two friends, including one who was a frequent visitor to the restaurant. While the staff inquired about meat preferences for the other courses, they conveniently left out any mention of a special, price-inflated version of the crab omelette.

As they awaited their food, the trio engaged in a discussion about how the price of the crab omelette had skyrocketed from a few hundred baht to the current menu price of 1,500 baht. But when the bill arrived, they were stunned to see a charge of 4,000 baht for the dish!

When PEACHII raised the issue with the staff, she was informed that the omelette contained crab meat from a "better source" than the standard version. Further inquiries revealed that this special preparation was offered exclusively to loyal customers, although this was never communicated during the ordering process.

She expressed her frustration over the lack of transparency in pricing, emphasizing that diners deserve the right to choose between different versions of a dish based on clear information. Her post about the incident went viral, amassing over 8 million views in just 13 hours.

Interestingly, her senior friend later approached chef Jay Fai directly, who clarified that the inflated charge was meant for a "VVIP" dish created for regular patrons. He insisted there was no intent to mislead anyone.

PEACHII concluded by sharing that she had never encountered such practices in her dining experiences before. She would have willingly paid for either version had she known the price beforehand. Her intention in sharing the story was to shed light on an unfair practice, not to seek any compensation.

This controversy has not only raised questions about restaurant pricing practices but also highlighted the importance of transparency in the culinary world. With the situation drawing significant public attention, it leaves many wondering just how common such experiences are in high-end dining.