Wow!!! So much vitriol and hate in this thread! I read the first 3 pages.... aaagh
I agree with the OP.
I find the shopping experience in supermarkets in Thailand very different from in Australia or the US.
In other countries, the paying customer is boss, and staff generally do nothing that will hinder the customers from spending their money.
In Big C, TMK, Lotus & Makro - hordes of staff seem to gather in groups to discuss their favourite TikTok clips etc, while pretending to be working/restocking shelves etc. I am often made to feel that as a customer I am annoying the staff and making their job/life difficult!
If you want to start a rant... I hate that at TMK after I have paid for my items - a staff member must check my bill against my purchases to make sure I have paid correctly. In some cases the checking person has been standing at the checkout , or even assisted in loading up my trolly after scanning. Talk about job creation schemes!
Phew, thank you , I feel better niow