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Jay Fai’s Michelin-Star Crab Omelette Controversy Explained


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Bangkok’s iconic street food queen, Jay Fai, faces scrutiny after a viral YouTube video revealed a 4,000 baht charge for her famous crab omelette. A government probe led to a fine—not for price gouging, but for unclear menu pricing. The debate underscores the clash between old-school street food culture and modern expectations of transparency.


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