Uncle Tony Addresses Payment Dispute Following Concert Interruption
Social media personality 'Uncle Tony' has clarified a payment dispute involving singer Mai Patcharee after a concert in Phetchabun was cut short.
Following a viral incident where a concert by singer Mai Patcharee in Phetchabun was halted, the event organizer known as 'Uncle Tony' has released a statement to address allegations of unpaid wages. According to Khaosod Online, the organizer claims that a total of 240,000 baht was paid to the artist's management before the performance began, consisting of a 40,000 baht deposit and a 200,000 baht payment upon arrival. The remaining 160,000 baht was intended to be settled using ticket sales revenue collected during the evening.
The dispute intensified after comments were made on stage regarding the outstanding balance. Uncle Tony stated that remarks labeling the 160,000 baht as a 'trivial' amount originated from an intoxicated audience member and should not be attributed to him. He emphasized that he had no intention of defrauding the artist and noted that he left the venue before the performance was interrupted. While he instructed his staff to finalize the payment, the exact status of the final settlement remains to be confirmed. For residents and travelers, this incident highlights the complexities of local event management and the potential for public disputes when financial arrangements are tied to gate receipts. Uncle Tony has invited those with concerns to visit his establishment for further clarification.
