Seafood Restaurant Exposes Fraudulent Medical Claim in Khon Kaen
A restaurant owner in Khon Kaen has reported a customer for attempting to extort money using a forged medical certificate following a fake food poisoning claim.
On October 5, 2026, a seafood restaurant owner in Khon Kaen, identified as 32-year-old Ms. Pitchaya, filed a police report after uncovering a scam involving a fraudulent medical certificate. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the incident began on October 4 when a customer contacted the restaurant via Facebook, claiming they had suffered from food poisoning after consuming a delivery order of crab, shrimp, and grilled sweet snails placed on October 3.
The customer demanded 2,380 baht in medical expenses, providing a medical certificate and a hospital bill as proof. Suspicious of the claim, the restaurant owner delayed payment and contacted the private hospital mentioned in the documents. The hospital confirmed that the medical certificate was a forgery, noting that it utilized an outdated hospital logo and listed a physician who did not issue the document.
This incident serves as a reminder for business owners to verify medical documentation before processing compensation claims. For residents and travelers, it highlights the importance of transparency in food safety reporting. While the restaurant has taken legal action, the identity of the individual behind the social media account remains a matter for local authorities to investigate. It is currently unconfirmed whether this individual has targeted other local establishments using similar tactics.
