reader Posted July 4, 2024 Posted July 4, 2024 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. 10tazione, TMax and vinapu 2 1 Quote
vinapu Posted July 4, 2024 Posted July 4, 2024 On 7/4/2024 at 5:17 AM, reader said: Sticking with local products is the road to go. Expand and local businesses reader and 10tazione 2 Quote
10tazione Posted July 4, 2024 Posted July 4, 2024 On 7/4/2024 at 3:53 PM, vinapu said: and local businesses Expand Like "The One"? Quote
vinapu Posted July 4, 2024 Posted July 4, 2024 On 7/4/2024 at 3:55 PM, 10tazione said: Like "The One"? Expand or Moonlight Quote
Members Riobard Posted July 4, 2024 Members Posted July 4, 2024 On 7/4/2024 at 3:55 PM, 10tazione said: Like "The One"? Expand On 7/4/2024 at 3:57 PM, vinapu said: or Moonlight Expand True, with 1 or 2 varieties, hardly near 57. Quote
vinapu Posted July 4, 2024 Posted July 4, 2024 On 7/4/2024 at 4:06 PM, Riobard said: True, with 1 or 2 varieties, hardly near 57. Expand not sure you are right, Moonlight alone has at least 40 Quote
gayinpattaya Posted July 5, 2024 Posted July 5, 2024 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
Members Riobard Posted July 5, 2024 Members Posted July 5, 2024 On 7/4/2024 at 6:16 PM, vinapu said: not sure you are right, Moonlight alone has at least 40 Expand In any case, one is a musical fruit that makes you toot, the other a tout in a musical for fruit. Quote
Patanawet Posted July 7, 2024 Posted July 7, 2024 AYAM beans half the price of Heinz and have English and veggie varieties. Quote
