Sri Lankan Tourist Reports Losing Over 3,000 Baht in Pattaya 'Miracle Herb' Scam
A Sri Lankan tourist has filed a police report in Pattaya after being allegedly pressured into buying overpriced coconut oil marketed as a 'miracle herb' for hair growth. Authorities are investigating the herbal shop, which was recently implicated in a similar scam involving an Indian visitor.
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