The Beach Club — Restaurant in Ko Chang

The food was very good and delicious but this was ruined when I received the bill I noticed a 10% service charge had been included in the price and was told it was mandatory, this is an illegal practice in Thailand, I tip depending on the service I receive. Please read below. BangkokPost.comLEARNING LEARNINGNewsCourseEducation ListingCommunityMore+

LEARNING ADVANCED NEWS Restaurants warned over 10% service charge PUBLISHED : 5 OCT 2022 AT 09:05

WRITER: GARY BOYLE

Restaurants are able to collect a 10% service charge only when they prominently display the fee to customers, according to the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB).

Pol Col Prateep Charoengul of the OCPB on Tuesday responded to a question over whether a customer needs to pay for a service charge. He responded by saying the service charge is an extra charge that restaurants collect from customers which differs from tips that customers give when they are satisfied with the service.

The service charge is normally collected at no more than 10% of the total bill. It is an optional and not a mandatory charge that a restaurant can choose to include on the bill, Prateep said. But all business operators must clearly display a notice saying that they collect a...

🌊 A Dreamy Beach Club Experience 🌊 This place is an absolute slice of paradise. Located right on the beach, the setting is just stunning – crystal-clear water, palm trees, and the most relaxing vibe you can imagine.

The beach club is part of a beautiful resort, and everything feels carefully thought out. The pool is fantastic, perfect for cooling off with a cocktail in hand while enjoying the ocean view.

🍽️ And the food? Simply amazing. Every dish we tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. From light bites to full meals, everything was delicious.

The atmosphere is both elegant and laid-back – ideal for a day of chilling, swimming, and enjoying great food in a picture-perfect location.

100% recommend if you’re anywhere near this island. We’ll definitely...

Visited twice for dinner, first evening service was ok, food was ok, as like many eateries in Asia, meals are never brought out together, one of us has always nearly finished by the time the other meal arrives. Second night we were there for sunset, decided to eat again out of convenience. Service was awful, food was cold, other tables were sending meals back and wait time was ridiculous! My meal came out quickly, my partners which was a stir fry, took over an hour, when it did arrive was cold. Obviously a few problems were occurring in the kitchen, food was definitely microwaved, staff did not let anyone know what was going...