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‘Right thing to do’: Restaurant owner returns $12,000 found in cabinet to previous owner
By Juliana Alford, Jordan Gartner at KGNS — Sitewide
· June 20, 2026
· 2 min read
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - The owner of a Thai restaurant in South Carolina says he has returned money that he came across to its rightful owner. Sak Yiengjuntuek, the owner of Lemongrass Thai Restaurant, bought the restaurant in April 2025. According to Yiengjuntuek, he was moving a c...
Key takeaway Sak Yiengjuntuek, the owner of Lemongrass Thai Restaurant, bought the restaurant in April 2025.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The actions of Sak Yiengjuntuek, owner of a Thai restaurant in South Carolina, set a high standard for business owners in Laredo to follow. His decision to return $12,000 found in a cabinet to the previous owner demonstrates the importance of honesty and integrity in the business community. This story has relevance for Laredo, where small businesses are a vital part of the local economy. If a similar situation were to occur in Laredo, it would be interesting to see how local business owners would respond. The fact that Yiengjuntuek went out of his way to track down the previous owner, despite having a disconnected phone number, shows his commitment to doing the right thing. This level of dedication to ethical business practices is something that Laredo business owners should strive for, and it will be worth watching to see if this story inspires others to follow suit.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - The owner of a Thai restaurant in South Carolina says he has returned money that he came across to its rightful owner. Sak Yiengjuntuek, the owner of Lemongrass Thai Restaurant, bought the restaurant in April 2025. According to Yiengjuntuek, he was moving a c...
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