Tesco Lotus

[Wanderlust]

A little tip for those of you living on the 'mountain' side of the railway line (but applies to anyone really) who intend to visit Hua Hin Market Village by car when it is likely to be busy, is to take the road past the railway station (running parallel to the railway) to the end, then turn right over the railway (Soi Bonkai I think) and then immediately left after the tracks. Follow this road, which for the first 100 metres or so is a muddy track but then becomes paved, to the end and then turn left onto soi 94. This brings you out south of HHMV and avoids the horrendous u-turn problems. I did this on the opening day and I am sure it was a lot quicker and I don't think any further. Of course it would be nice if they had considered the traffic implications a little more carefully before proceeding with the project but it is a classic piece of T.I.T.
Also in response to buksida there is a ramp style escalator from near the Tesco Lotus, which 'grabs' your shopping trolley, (as you come out of TL over to the right) down to the underground car park, as well as regular escalators and, I believe lifts and regular stairs as well.

[dr dave soul monsta]

The Place is a genuine modern architectural eyesore thrown up in less than 12 months how long before it is a state of decay, as for “Tescoâ€

[Guess]

A little tip for those of you living on the 'mountain' side of the railway line (but applies to anyone really) who intend to visit Hua Hin Market Village by car when it is likely to be busy, is to take the road past the railway station (running parallel to the railway) to the end, then turn right over the railway (Soi Bonkai I think) and then immediately left after the tracks. Follow this road, which for the first 100 metres or so is a muddy track but then becomes paved, to the end and then turn left onto soi 94. This brings you out south of HHMV and avoids the horrendous u-turn problems. I did this on the opening day and I am sure it was a lot quicker and I don't think any further. Of course it would be nice if they had considered the traffic implications a little more carefully before proceeding with the project but it is a classic piece of T.I.T.
Also in response to buksida there is a ramp style escalator from near the Tesco Lotus, which 'grabs' your shopping trolley, (as you come out of TL over to the right) down to the underground car park, as well as regular escalators and, I believe lifts and regular stairs as well.

I am sure it may well have been but now that you have informed the whole world I doubt if it will be feasible.

I have a guaranteed parking place ever Tuesday for Pae Mai Market but I am not telling anybody.

[essbee]

Jim
Your such a lucky chap with the choice of Tescos that you have, just to add to the list you might want to try camberly, little bit further but the benefit is that they also have a Marks and Spencer next door.

[tj]

Can anyone tell me if they have canned beetroot at tesco?? A must for anyone from oz in a salad and I'm sick of bringing my own everytime I come. Esp now the airlines are starting to charge for excess baggage departing oz. My dilemma is either cut back on the amount of red wine I bring in or drop the beetroot. Help me please!!

[lomuamart]

Can anyone tell me if they have canned beetroot at tesco?? A must for anyone from oz in a salad and I'm sick of bringing my own everytime I come. Esp now the airlines are starting to charge for excess baggage departing oz. My dilemma is either cut back on the amount of red wine I bring in or drop the beetroot. Help me please!!

They do sell red wine in Tesco, but I'm not sure how good it is. Maybe even got some Oz stuff - although more pricey, I'm sure.
If you go there to buy some booze, don't do so between 3-5pm as they won't let you - new off-sales hours. Happened to a friend the other day.
Got no idea about the beetroot.

[tj]

Thanks for the speedy reply but the wine from oz they sell is not of a great quality and the price is outrageous. A bottle that I pay 400bt for in oz I have seen going for 2000bt in Hua Hin.
Mai pen Rai will do without the beetroot for a while as I can do without a salad sandwich but not a good red.

[Farang]

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AFAIK All in Hua Hin as well as Euro Cafe and Ruanmit Bakery at least have sold beetroot.

Best value for wine is Halex near Grand Plaza. Good selection, best prices.
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[chelsea]

TJ, Have been to Thailand for the last 3 years, after the 1st year we started to pack some of the Yalumba 2 Litre casks into our suitcases just so as we could have a few glasses when we wanted.

Have found that the wine in Thailand (especially the Aus) is very dear. in HH last year they were selling Jacobs Creek in some places for the equivilant of $25.00 Aussie dollars a bottle (normally between 7 and 10 in our shops in Perth).

We did find some of the places In HH last year were selling a wine called Mona Lisa.
Tried both the red and the white, and both were by far the best we had tasted on our 3 trips.
Most of the cafes along the road where the Hilton sold it, plus some of the other places that we visited.

Have never been stopped at customs yet, we just cover the casks up well with some beach towels and hope for the best

[PeteC]

[quote="lomuamart]
If you go there to buy some booze, don't do so between 2-5pm as they won't let you - new off-sales hours. Happened to a friend the other day.
Got no idea about the beetroot.[/quote]

Same everywhere but, if you buy 2 or more cases of beer they consider you a retailer and will sell it to you at any hour. This goes for all shops burdened by this law trying to legislate everyone's life. I don't know the quantity of wine or hard booze..perhaps 2 bottles or more. Pete

[mil_dos]

I see they don't do dishwasher salt at Tesco yet. Obviously an oversight.

To be fair however, they do stock a very impressive range of snorkels.

[tuktukmike]

Beetroot is available in many places in hua hin.

You could say its got the Marmite syndrome, you either love it or hate it.

Gave some to a thai friend the other day, hated it.

Pm me if you want to know where.

Mike.

[tuktukmike]

Just thought i would warn others about the little Hitlers that pass as security guards/parking attendants at the new tesco.

The wife went up there tonight (9pm) and drove streight in with no problems and no one to hand out the parking tickets.

On trying to leave she was stopped by these prats who demanded her ticket.

She tried to explain that there was no one at the entrance handing them out and showed her recipt so they could see she had bought something.

They demanded to see her ID and proof of her address which she did not have on her. they then threatened to call the police.

Lucky for her she was with a member of our staff who was also threatened with the same action, she was able to kind of give as good as she got and after 10mins they let them through.

What i cant understand is just how much power these brain dead idiots have.

Anyone know the answer.

Mike.

[Mart]

I've now been to Tesco a few times as well as Homepro. To be honest, all of the Market village I find a nightmare. I couldn't wait for it to open, but now I just find it soulless, hard work and sterile. One of the things I love about Thailand is the fact that it has things you need to buy anywhere, sometimes bought with a laugh and/or a smile in an interesting and lively environment.
Now, the bonus could be the cinema, which I miss.

Mart

[Wanderlust]

I hear what you are saying Mart and to a certain extent agree with you; however I am waiting for it to be fully open before judging the whole place. As far as Tesco Lotus goes, I have now been there several times, and I am disappointed; having recently been in the one in Kanchanaburi, and also in the Carrefour in Rangsit, Bangkok, it simply isn't good enough in terms of size and space, range of products and the eating area just outside is atrocious - whoever planned the layout of the tables and staff access should be shot, and the food on offer never resembles what is advertised. I think a large part of their problem is that they sinply underestimated the demand there would be, so they are having to fill the shelves more often than planned, which creates aisle blockages, plus it also means that the chances of finding what you want is also made more difficult from both an access and stock perspective. I'd be interested to know what Thai people think of it - certainly my girlfriend is not impressed. The only thing that is a real advantage is car parking and convenience, plus it can be combined with trips to other shops and the cinema, plus some different restaurants when they finally open! I was previously told by the information desk that 'everything else' would open by 4th March but that hasn't happened. I am quite surprised that large concerns such as KFC, Sizzler, Black Canyon, Pizza Co and Coffee World have not managed to open on time. On a more positive note the HomePro seems pretty good and might 'encourage' Index to lower their prices!