Satun Fruit Sellers Feeling the Heat: Shine Inspections Under Fire
Fruit sellers in Satun are pissed off about the new fruit shine inspections. They say these inspections are a total pain and are putting a real dent in their business.
What's the Big Deal?
The inspections are designed to make sure the fruit is clean and free of any nasty pesticides. Sounds good, right? But the fruit sellers say the process is way too strict and they're losing money because of it. They claim some fruits are being rejected for super minor imperfections, even though they're perfectly fine to eat.
A Fruitful Argument
One seller, Auntie Som (who's been selling fruit in the market for years), says it's taking forever to get through the inspection line. "I'm losing customers because I'm stuck waiting," she says. "And some of my fruit is getting thrown away because it doesn't meet these super picky standards."
The Real Issue?
The fruit sellers believe the inspections are overly focused on appearance rather than actual food safety. They want a more practical approach that considers the actual quality of the fruit.
What's Next?
The local government is now looking into the complaints from the fruit sellers. They're working on finding a better solution that balances safety and business needs. Let's hope they can figure something out that works for everyone!
In the meantime, it's a tough situation for the fruit sellers. They're caught between trying to make a living and meeting the new regulations. Hopefully, a fair and reasonable solution will be found soon.