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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 KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· 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 The Midland
While this story of honesty and integrity unfolded in South Carolina, it resonates with the values of the Midland community. The actions of Sak Yiengjuntuek, the owner of Lemongrass Thai Restaurant, demonstrate the kind of character that is admired in the 'City of Homes'. As a city with its own distinct government and police department, Midland places a strong emphasis on community and personal responsibility. The Midland Independent School District, which serves the city, likely teaches similar values of honesty and integrity to its students. This story serves as a reminder that these values can have a tangible impact on people's lives, as evidenced by the significant difference it made for the previous owner who was dealing with health issues. The people of Midland can appreciate the positive outcome of this situation and reflect on the importance of doing the right thing, even when it's difficult.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 20, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Juliana Alford, Jordan Gartner at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS). To learn more about how The Midland selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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