Average price of beer in Thailand costs more than in Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Berlin and Washington: Study

[Megascott]

I totally agree with the article, however, Thailand is nowhere near the prices charged in Oz, as others have pointed out.

Back in my home country, before communism, I used to frequent what is now the Socialist republic of Kalifornia, before the commies took over and taxed everything to death. No tax on beer wine and spirits. Fill up the trunk of the car at Costco and drive back to Seattle. Sadly that deal is gone now. lol. Now, I get my Leo at a local shop near SanPatong, 30thb for the 750ml bottles if I buy a case. I'm not a big drinker, but just in case someone comes over, it's good manners to have a cold brew waiting.

[Purdey]

Guessing the Thai government isn't interested in tourists who come for BBB, beer, beaches and birds. Everyone comes for the PM2.5 and the temples I guess.

[FritsSikkink]

6 hours ago, Orton Rd said:

Beer lao dark is only 49 baht now in Tops, where do they get 149 baht from for a small bottle? one or two imports maybe.

The pricing is an average of hotel beers and supermarket beers.

[FritsSikkink]

6 hours ago, Orton Rd said:

Good stuff for the price as is Kulov Vodka, can get a litre of that for 400 baht

horrible wodka

[herfiehandbag]

7 hours ago, Dmaxdan said:

In fairness though, a bottle of 100 Pipers whiskey is cheaper in Thailand than an equivalent bottle of 25 year old single malt scotch would be anywhere else in the world...

But if you look carefully at the label it says:"100 Piyperes" !

 

[FritsSikkink]

6 hours ago, British Bulldog said:

.... and not forgetting the Irish .... In Vientiane, we pay approx. 195 Baht for a pint of drought Guinness in a bar ... Wednesdays, buy two get one free .... die la mair !

Rather live in Thailand.

[DPKANKAN]

6 hours ago, Venom said:

How much for a bottle of rice whiskey? 

Thai Red Cock, rice whiskey 135 baht. Black Cock, grain whiskey 145 baht!!

[FritsSikkink]

6 hours ago, Artisi said:

Correct, the usual load of a bullshxx story. 

No, you didn't read the link, average between hotel and supermarket beer.

[sandyf]

5 hours ago, juice777 said:

When I got back to the UK after about 4 years my local Witherspoon was selling craft beer at £1.99 a pint the second nite they had a sign up doomsbar £1.50 a pint that's 64THB a pint a bloke was pissing his pants in the corner but never mind.

You cannot use Wetherspoon prices as an average in the UK in the same way you cannot use Bangkok as an average for Thailand.

 

[BostonRob2]

Beer has always been expensive in Thailand. Helps to keep at least some of the riff-raff out.

[sandyf]

1 hour ago, Cambodger said:

I think Thailand as a cheap holiday destination for average westerner like me is long gone,

You are quite right. The average westerner wanted western standards at Thai prices and now they get neither.

[FritsSikkink]

3 hours ago, Thomas Hannah said:

Beer is expencive in thailand because thai.s dont realy drink beer.Unless it is being bought for them.They drink some form of whiskey.

Absolute nonsense.

[FritsSikkink]

1 hour ago, globalspark said:

So what has Thailand got to offer for retirees?

A good life if you have money.

[VBF]

6 hours ago, AlQaholic said:

This is extremely groundbreaking research, very important. The researchers who conducted it should receive the Noble Price.

Noble Price indeed....but definitely NOT the Nobel Prize!  

How many have you had today? ????

Edited March 19, 2021 by VBF

[VBF]

6 hours ago, bkkdawg said:

I'd rather lie flat on my back and micturate into my own mouth than drink that bilge!

Good trick if you can do it! ????

[lodstewart]

8 hours ago, Andrew65 said:

100 Pipers is pish!????

not a single malt either its a blend

[KannikaP]

3 minutes ago, lodstewart said:

not a single malt either its a blend

Is that the best you can do after over 4 years on TV?

[lodstewart]

1 minute ago, KannikaP said:

Is that the best you can do after over 4 years on TV?

well it was important  ????

[Orton Rd]

Anyone know why Dewars white label is so cheap here? about 20 quid in UK, just over 500 baht here.

 

[Thomas J]

I am not sure where this source is getting its information from.  If you go to any store a 24 pack of Singha bottles is 809tb the cans are less expensive.  That is 33thb per bottle.   a 12 pack of Carlsberg in the USA is approximately $14.99 or about 38.75 thb per bottle.  The last time I purchased a 24 pack of Carlsberg it was about 909 thb or 37..87 per bottle.  

I don't see a huge price difference in beer between the USA and Thailand but wine is a different story.  You can get a very nice 1.5 litre Malbec in the USA for about 279 thb.  You can't buy junk wine here for that price.  

Now beer in the restaurants and bars here Much Much cheaper than USA.  Not unusual to see prices of 60 to 110 thb for 330 Ml. bottle of domestic beer.  Even Heinekens not much more expensive.  Typical price in USA at a restaurant would be between 135 to 210 thb.  If you were in a major city like New York or Chicago even higher than that. 

[Surelynot]

4 hours ago, Thomas Hannah said:

Beer is expencive in thailand because thai.s dont realy drink beer.Unless it is being bought for them.They drink some form of whiskey.

That is my impression (only an impression though) from seeing them on the beach, in the village.......it seems whiskey and soda is the go to drink. I am guessing they get more bang for their buck.

[Donga]

If we're sticking to beer as per the article, a big bottle costs 60 baht at any 7 Eleven or it did last year.

That's close enough to $US2 which is almost half what they're saying. And that's for a big bottle!

Damn statistics!

I've got no problem with $US2 and joys of living in Thailand, when I get back ????

 

Edited March 19, 2021 by Donga

[Orton Rd]

1 hour ago, DPKANKAN said:

Thai Red Cock, rice whiskey 135 baht. Black Cock, grain whiskey 145 baht!!

One of them is meant to taste like vodka, too sweet for my taste

[aussienam]

8 hours ago, madmen said:

I'm in Oz and a 6 pack of all local beer is around $20. Ridiculous! But the wines are silly cheap ????

 

 

Funny how Oz and other countries excluded. 

Wines in Oz are very cheap compared to Thailand and massive selection. Something I definitely miss. And spirits were cheaper buying retail. 

Beers in Oz at local bottle shop were more expensive than local Thai beers unless you bought generic brand beers at places like BWS or ALDI (Queensland nanny state excluded from ALDI selling liquor), or there was a sale on a particular popular brand.  Sales on liquor don't seem to happen here in Thailand.  I could for example buy a dozen 'Steersman Blondes' (generic cold filtered beer similar to San Miguel Light) for $22.00AUD = 440 baht or 37 baht per bottle.  A top brand like 'Pure Blonde' would cost double that or 74 baht per bottle. 

Beers at an Aussie bar are not cheaper than Thailand local bars on average. As a small bar frequenter in Thailand (Pattaya), as opposed to a hotel/club frequenter, the price for a bottle of beer can range from 55 to 90 baht (same standard brand). 90 baht getting closer to Oz prices, but still a bit cheaper.  I steer clear of the rip-off bars here so I don't feel like I have been fleeced after a night out.

The real sting in the wallet here is if the ladies weasel their way to your generous heart and convince you to buy them the dreaded 'lady drinks' rort.  That's when it's game over ????

[ExpatOilWorker]

9 hours ago, Dmaxdan said:

In fairness though, a bottle of 100 Pipers whiskey is cheaper in Thailand than an equivalent bottle of 25 year old single malt scotch would be anywhere else in the world...

At 3.7 million baht even single Malt is a bit expensive. 

[Barry343]

22 hours ago, PatOngo said:

Guess what? I don't care!

I agree with you.

[Artisi]

9 hours ago, Dmaxdan said:

In fairness though, a bottle of 100 Pipers whiskey is cheaper in Thailand than an equivalent bottle of 25 year old single malt scotch would be anywhere else in the world...

And so it should mainly so you understand there is a huge difference between the two ????

[4MyEgo]

6 hours ago, madmen said:

What regular oz beer is $40? You been away a long time right.

Of course any box beer is cheaper but without a car it's not always practical. I like to occasionally grab a 6pack and walk down to the beach. Carrying a carton might attract some unwanted new friends. ????

 

Your right, been away a little over 5 years and just went online to Wollies, Jesus $52 for a box of Tooheys extra dry which I used to buy for around $30-$35 a box if memory serves me right.

Yeh na, 6 pack to the beach is the way to go, but not before buying a box and leaving it at home.

[djayz]

9 hours ago, Venom said:

How much for a bottle of rice whiskey? 

I think they pay people to drink that stuff. 

[spidermike007]

4 hours ago, Sugardaddyforsure said:

Super market prices in Spain! 9 Bht. For German beer, Thai beer we had (export quality natural like German) 12 Bht. Very good bottle of wine 105 Bht.  Look up at Lidl, Carrefour, Mercadona, Al campo, Aldi. Etc. Rest of shopping, far cheaper then in LOS. Same as renting an apartment on or near the beach. 

Amazing. Some regressive nimwits do not understand basic economics. By reducing taxes you stimulate the economy. In addition, if Thailand reduces its punitive wine taxes and luxury taxes, they might be able to attract more of those rich tourists they keep droning on and on and on about. The rich are smart with their money. And not only do they enjoy a nice bottle of wine with dinner, their wives also love to spend alot of money on luxury goods while they vacation. Impossible here. Who would buy a Prada handbag for $11,700 here, when you can get it for $4,800 in most world capitals? Same goes for wine. Who would spend $700 for a bottle of wine they could get for $125 at home.

Plus, the silly pricing discourages what could be a vibrant and highly profitable industry here. Major wine tastings and events. And qualified staff. Like you would find in any major resort around the world, but not here. I have been to high end restaurants here, where they knew nothing about the expensive wines on the list! Nothing! The lack of expertise here is a big factor in discouraging wealthy tourists who come here, from returning ever again. 

 

It is referred to as self sabotage, or idiotic policy. An extreme lack of creativity forces retrograde politicians to become overly dependent on import taxes. Dumb and dumber. 

Edited March 19, 2021 by spidermike007