Economy · National NewsBangkok Restaurants Tighten Rules After Viral Curry-Eating Scam
After a ฿30,000 curry-eating scam, Bangkok's Gold Curry and rivals tighten rules: cash deposits, 360° CCTV and smaller prizes. Here's what diners can expect.
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