BANGKOK, Aug. 24 -- The supplier behind the crabs served in Raan Jay Fai's now-infamous crab omelette has come forward to apologise for selling the crustaceans at an eye-watering price.

In a candid social media post, the supplier expressed regret for selling the premium crabs that ultimately led to a viral controversy.

"I'm sorry for selling crabs to Jay Fai at such a high price," the post began, followed by a message aimed at defending the Michelin-starred restaurant and its legendary owner, Supinya "Jay Fai" Junsuta.

The drama kicked off when London-based Thai YouTuber Peachii shared a video of her visit to the Bangkok hotspot, where she was charged 4,000 baht (RM520) for the signature crab omelette - despite the menu listing it at 1...