reader Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 From the Thaiger A British couple holidaying in Thailand discovered that home comforts come at a shocking price abroad. Mark and Nadine, originally from the UK and Ireland but residing in Australia, embarked on their tropical getaway only to be floored by the cost of a simple can of Heinz Baked Beanz. While perusing a local supermarket, the pair stumbled upon the familiar brand, a beloved staple back home. Nadine, unable to contain her surprise, held up the tin in a video shared on TikTok. The couple swiftly did the maths, converting the price to Australian dollars, and were left gobsmacked by the result. “20 Australian dollars for a f**king can of beans.” This eye-watering price tag sparked a broader conversation about the true cost of home comforts while travelling. The video quickly gained traction, prompting debates on whether tourists should indulge in imported goods or stick to local cuisine. ========== Sticking with local products is the road to go. Picked up this can of beans on sale at Foodland yesterday for 39 baht. TMax, 10tazione and vinapu 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 10 hours ago, reader said: Sticking with local products is the road to go. and local businesses reader and 10tazione 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10tazione Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 1 minute ago, vinapu said: and local businesses Like "The One"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 1 minute ago, 10tazione said: Like "The One"? or Moonlight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Riobard Posted July 4 Members Share Posted July 4 9 minutes ago, 10tazione said: Like "The One"? 8 minutes ago, vinapu said: or Moonlight True, with 1 or 2 varieties, hardly near 57. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 2 hours ago, Riobard said: True, with 1 or 2 varieties, hardly near 57. not sure you are right, Moonlight alone has at least 40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gayinpattaya Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Looks like Bic C. If they shopped at local expat shops, this can of beans is around 119 baht. I believe that's the price at The Pantry in Jomtien. I picked up a can of Branston Bakes Beans, which I prefer (they are less sweetened), for 89 baht the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Riobard Posted July 5 Members Share Posted July 5 18 hours ago, vinapu said: not sure you are right, Moonlight alone has at least 40 In any case, one is a musical fruit that makes you toot, the other a tout in a musical for fruit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patanawet Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 AYAM beans half the price of Heinz and have English and veggie varieties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
