beer prices

[Arnold]

Everything under a 80 seems reasonable to me. I suppose the bars charge the same prices for Shinga, Chang and so on and other prices for imported stuff?

[caller]

Actually, as this thread is still running, what do you guys pay for Beer Lao in HH? One of the outlets in a town near me sells a 640ml bottle for 1.49 GBP. Which is great value. Chanced upon this the other week.

[PeteC]

Not HH but found it at Villa Pattaya about a month ago and if I recall correctly it was 42 Baht for a regular size small bottle. Would assume that's about standard everywhere for a non-bar price. Another good thing was that it was the only beer on the shelves that had a bottle date of less than 2 months old, it was about 3 weeks. Pete

[caller]

Not HH but found it at Villa Pattaya about a month ago and if I recall correctly it was 42 Baht for a regular size small bottle.

Totalled up, I guess that makes it about the same price I paid in the uk? Can't be bad and a good find methinks (hic)!

[hhfarang]

Villa in Hua Hin has it sometimes now. The Dark is 65 per small bottle. I think the lager is a little (maybe 5 baht) less. I wonder why the same supermarket chain in Pattaya would sell it for so much less. I guess like with many other things, Hua Hin is one of the most expensive places to live in Thailand.

[Big Boy]

Where exactly did you find it caller? Was it a local corner shop, or was it a national chain that I might find in the Bristol area? I've never tried Beer Lao, and would like to give it a try.

[hhfarang]

You won't be disappointed Big Boy, it's (imho) better than any Thai beer.

[magnum]

Bought beer lao in Cha am earlier this year turn down the beach road pinkish coloured supermarket on right about halfway down cannot recall price but had boxes of both type,dark for me.

[steve2]

Good to see the return of Carlsberg! Last night I did the rounds on the Bintabaht! I found Carlsberg in three venues and prices varied from 80 to a cool 160 baht each! The U Turn was charging a reasonable 80 baht and the London Bar 160 baht for one Carlsberg! Yes I inquired if this was an error and was told not many people drink it! Why this justifies Soi Cowboy pricing, I don't know? Thay maybe the last beer I'll consume in the London Bar. Even the air-conditioned El Murphy's only charges 105 baht and the entertainment is much better! Check the price before you order in this venue!

[dtaai-maai]

the London Bar 160 baht for one Carlsberg! Yes I inquired if this was an error and was told not many people drink it!

Classic.

[Dr Mike]

The HILTON has a bar--The Tugboat SOS bar overlooking the main street--I find it amazing that the drinks in this Hilton Bar are cheaper than in the small bars in the soi opposite, mixed drinks are 100baht.

[BaaBaa.]

Little Supermarket in Cha Am sells Laos, it's better than Thai beer but I wouldn't go overboard about it.

[The Dude]

The hilton bar must have changed prices! 100 baht for a mixed drink? I have never seen a beer or mixed drink for that price. I thought it was 200 baht for a drink? Not like it is going to change my mind to visit the bar. For a two month trip I will go there maybe 2 times for a total of two hours.

[caller]

Where exactly did you find it caller? Was it a local corner shop, or was it a national chain that I might find in the Bristol area? I've never tried Beer Lao, and would like to give it a try.

Apologies BB, I missed your post. I found it in one of these places, having been dragged in there by my better half. Why is it Thais can sniff these places out from a mile away? I had never even noticed it before, and this time had a pleasant surprise!

http://www.bmstores.co.uk/

Looks like the nearest one to you is 18 miles away!

[Big Boy]

Thanks caller, somebody in the office lives in Trowbridge - I'll ask if they can get me a couple of bottles to try.