That such acceptance to eat because they fear will make the boss satisfied and will not cause loss of functionality in Thailand because of the job. Such person will obey or rank higher.
The men refused to eat I'm afraid that will not make the boss happy. It would spoil the work. Because in Thailand Subordinates to obey Or appease higher rank
The crew refused to eat, because I'm afraid to do the boss satisfied. I will make waste the work, because in Thai society, subordinates will obey, or to a higher rank.