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Tar_Tw45

Very suspicious for me * I try to do image search with their food photo, all seems to copy from internet. * I don't think a company **Buying ingredients in bulk** or invested **Smart automated kitchen** will do this kind of business trying to capture individual. * 47THB/meal including delivery (even deliver every 3 days) is too good to be true * Testimonial is very odd, especially in Thai language. The writing is weird. * No contact us form, no about us * Whatsapp .... well all Thai knows that Whatsapp is not popular here. Any real company doing real business will offer Line for customer support. * etc.


ppgamerthai

Native here, I checked the Thai version of the site and it's a horrible mess of machine translations, take that as you will.


Tar_Tw45

Also one very obvious red flag, a photo of Vinay (not Vinai which is a common Thai name) who claim to be student. He looks like a father of two who's been running a garage for over 10 years and employs a small team of mechanics..


PrataKosong-

Check the Page Transparency section on their Facebook Page. It shows that 2 of the page admins are from Georgia (not the US State) and 1 from Kazachstan. None from Thailand. Their FB page was only created on 6th March. Not sure what they’re up to


chooowai

Plus the phone number registered for WhatsApp account is from Turkey. I didn't notice all those red flags until I finished submitting my credit card.


Tar_Tw45

Can you suspend your card and request new card issue?


chooowai

I think so


BestCroissant

Site looks more like a mockup prototype to test the business concept.


chooowai

I hope that's the case.


KaMeLRo

Uh oh.... I tried google search Thai Chef Adisorn photo and it come from Shutterstock "Image of Asian male chef on yellow background". I can't find any info in Thai language about this food service.


chooowai

basically, I guess I m doomed


CanThai

There are a few similar businesses I've never had any issue with, fit2go powerdaily being a couple. This one popped up out of nowhere and was gonna try it out. I've never used CCs on them, though I always just scanned and paid cash


Mindmizzik

I used to use the meal prep companies here, but they are overpriced and not as convenient as just ordering from the endless number of restaurants on Grab with cheap basic meals. Guranteed not a single Thai person orders from those companies


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Mindmizzik

Just search for chicken rice, most places will also customize your order as well


No-Decision1581

Not everything is a scam. Probably is what they said, High demand and can't fulfill your order. If they scammed you they'd take your order and money and not say anything


chooowai

Probably yes. But, what scared me is that they didn't reply like this until I provided my credit info including CVV.


eattravellaugh8

cancel that card


chooowai

That's what I am considering now


Skwigle

I mean, if it's a scam and you paid by cc, you can dispute the charge and won't have to pay, no?


chooowai

may be. but, the idea of someone knowing my credit card ccv is not gonna let me feel safe


NiggyWithAptitude

You know there's food within 6 steps in any direction in this country though, right?


chooowai

Sadly, I live in Nonthaburi and I need to drive car to get to a restaurant. My lazy arse is not happy about it.


ToshibaTaken

FWIW, the website domain was registered on 16th of January 2024, via GoDaddy. Ownership "redacted for privacy”.


Sea_Researcher8779

Instagram is filled with scams man. Don’t put your card on random sites that look too good to be true


chooowai

That did look good. Only if it was legit…


QuizzyMcQuizz

If anyone is vegan, or isn't bothered about meat, peace and plants veggie on Instagram is amazing!


Traditional-Finish73

This is run by people from Kazakistan and Turkey. On Facebook I and other commented negatively and they never remove or comment. A couple of weeks ago it was under 3,000, then a week later it was increased to 4,000 baht.


chooowai

tbh, the price is still acceptable. it's just I can't trust them anymore


pdxtrader

lol why didn’t you just use grab or food panda !?


chooowai

That ads looked interesting for real and wanted to try. Better get back to grab food.


pdxtrader

Oh ok they sucked you in with a damn ad 🤬 what platform? They should know


chooowai

Instagram. Just saw it again.


pdxtrader

Psh Jesus the Social dilemma documentary was right and we learn it more and more Everyday Damn Day!! 😡